Transactions between the tracks
To easily create new forms we can use complex logic operations between the tracks. Drawing two overlapping objects can, through the Object menu> path operations, for example, create a full form by the two paths (union), subtract the shape in the foreground than the background (or vice versa), or even create intersection of the objects to a form, and finally, we can divide the forms so that cutting through each other. Again, we can use the action panel in the "Paths" to perform the same tasks.
Scissors tool
The instrument used scissors to break up the tracks in different parts, as if carving out a tape with scissors. The closed paths become open, splitting into as many parts as the cuts that we will.
Envelope Distort
The envelope distortion function allows us to deform an object by moving the points of a special grid that is superimposed. Select an object on command and go Object> Envelope Distort> Make a group of distortion. We shall see the grid on our object, and now, with the Direct Selection tool, we can move the nodes of the grid: the object will be deformed accordingly. If we want a grid with more or less modified nodes, we use the Object> Envelope Distort> resolution Increase or decrease resolution.
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