: How would I divide up this vector map in Adobe Illustrator? So I just traced out a map of Westeros using Illustrator's pen tool, what I want to do is divide the map into the different "provinces"
So I just traced out a map of Westeros using Illustrator's pen tool, what I want to do is divide the map into the different "provinces" or kingdoms. In other words, how do I draw the borders on the map and then be able to have an independent area on the map that I can color differently.. does this make sense?
I tried to use delete anchor point tool to draw the borders from the gap to then close the gap again, it works but there's gotta be a better way? if you can tell me what that better way is, I'd be so grateful!!
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Take my (similarly well made...) map of Westeros
Draw your Kingdom's borders
With everything selected, use the Shape Builder Tool (SHIFT + M)
Select each Kingdom and color as you wish
Westeros!
Alternatively you can use the Pathfinder's Divide tool. Open the Pathfinder panel with Shift+Ctr+F9.
Draw the provinces as paths dividing Westeros, and make sure those lines overlap.
Select everything and click on divide. You can then cleanup and style the different Kingdoms separately.
NB: Protip, to get the best cleanup effect make sure you don't recolor/refill Winterfell, the default white will do just fine
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