: Stop two different paths from connecting at the same point - Illustrator I was wondering if anybody knew how to stop two different paths from connecting when they meet at the same point in

@Nimeshi706

Easiest method I use...


click for the second anchor away from the other path, while holding the click depress the Space bar and drag the click where you want it to be.




This will prevent the two paths from joining. You just have to click and move with the spacebar down. This is generally the fastest method since you don't need to lock or hide or isolate anything. It's all fluid in the drawing process once you get accustomed to it.

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@Megan533

There's couple different ways to achieve this.


Select and lock (Object > Lock > Selection, Ctrl / Option+2) or hide (Object > Hide > Selection, Ctrl / Option+3) the existing path before drawing the second. Locking may be more useful than hiding, allowing you to still align the last anchor exactly over the existing path.
Start drawing your second path, but before placing the achor over the existing path, double-click the new path with the Move tool (V) to enter Isolation mode. Pick up drawing with the pen tool by clicking on the last anchor you placed.

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