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: Finding open paths in Adobe Illustrator I uploaded a file to a market place but it got rejected. They sent me messages for some modifications and the one modification they want is to close

@Becky351

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I uploaded a file to a market place but it got rejected. They sent me messages for some modifications and the one modification they want is to close opened paths.

How can I find open paths or their numbers? i.e. how many paths are opened

I am using Adobe Illustrator CS6.

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@Eichhorn212

My method:


Create a pattern brush using grey for the inner sections, but with bright red end caps for the beginning and end sections.
Apply the brush to the artwork to identify the open paths.
Undo the apply, then fix the path.

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@Turnbaugh909

When you can't select the stroke alignment, it's usually because you or the person that created the object you're trying to outline, created a line segment instead of a complete or closed path. Using the pen tool, hover over the anchor points. When you mouse over the line between anchor points, you'll see a "+" sign, offering you the option to add an anchor point. Mouse over an anchor point and a minus sign should appear (option to delete anchor point) If you get a diagonal slash, however, you've found your problem. This indicates a line segment and not an anchor point. Simply hold the ctrl (command) key, deselect the object, then while still holding ctrl key, highlight the point that was found to be a line segment. Be careful to avoid selecting other points. Then, hit ctrl+J to join the points and close the path. Now you will be able to align the stroke anywhere you please.

So, the short answer is, you're not working on a closed path. Find the open segment, close the path and you're in business.

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@Steve758

You can also do it with other CS6 compatible scripts:

Select Open Paths

Close All paths

Select Open Paths

And this super nice one that lets you select open paths, gradients, transparencies, etc:

Extended Select

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@Eichhorn212

I have a method for finding open paths. Using the document info objects, I go through the artwork and select certain pieces and when I find the piece i've selected that shows an open path, I copy that selection over so i can separate the section with the open path and that way it's easier to find. Hope this helps.

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@Murray976

If you are using Illustrator CS6 or earlier you can use Rick Johnson's Select Menu Plug in.

Mr. Johnson has not updated the plug in any version newer than CS6, unfortunately. However, if you are using CS6 or older, it's a very handy plug in to have. And it's free.

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@Deb5748823

To find and close your opened paths you can:
- switch to outline mode Ctrl+Y
- look over your paths and find (visually) ones not closed
- select opened path and press Ctrl+J

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@Angela777

Select all objects Command/Control+A,

Press Window and Choose Document Info



Choose Object in drop-down menu



Check open paths:

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