: Converting a dashed line into multiple lines in illustrator I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to take a dashed line and quickly turn it into multiple lines, retaining its dash pattern.

@Annie732

Since you said you want to have multiple lines, I assume you want to cut your line into multiple separate lines.

You can do that with the Scissor Tool (C). Click with it on the part, where you want to cut your line and it will be separated into two independent lines.

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@Nimeshi706

Use the options on the Stroke Panel to create a dashed line....



Then choose Object > Expand Appearance and then Object > Expand to create shapes for each of the dashes.

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@Lee3735518

You can easily duplicate an object by doing a transform.

You can duplicate an object by going to object - transform - move, select the amount you want to move the line. Make sure to click copy. You can then do transform again to make more lines.

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