3. Replace dashed line strokes with another shape

Replace dashed line strokes with another shape

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    This Tip is about a unsual use of "Dashed Lines"

    I mentioned this possibility already in another post. But I thought to put
    it also in the Tutorial section that users may have easier access to it.

    VectorStyler can assign dashes to a stroke. If we expand such a stroke
    we could replace the dashes with another shape

    Lets create a Blend between two strokes. Expand the Blend and ungroup them.
    Apply dashes to the Paths and expand the stroke then.

    Choose a shape now, any one will do and create a symbol from it.
    Select all dashes shapes go to Replace select your Symbol
    and voila you got the dashes replaced with any shape you like

    Here a Video which shows the steps
    it also shows how to add a gradient to it
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    made also the fill for this Pattern this way
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    0_1726238375122_dashed-replaced.png

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  • Nice ! Thank you ☺

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    @Devil-Dinosaur

    gladly 🙂

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    @Subpath, WOW!
    Amazing stuff. I am truly inspired at how deeply you have delved into VS. I also appreciate your enthusiastic, selfless and generous impartation of your acquired knowledge.
    You understand this beast of a program very well. I believe you are one of the few people I trust who can help with a detailed and well-informed review on VS...

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    @William-Kansepa

    Thank you,

    i just like to experiment and i am still on a journey of discovery
    and many areas will probably remain undiscovered 🙂

    That's why I don't see Vectorstyler as a Beast for me
    its more an interesting Tool that invites you to explore

    It's nice when these discoveries inspire others,
    just as I am inspired by the finds of others.

    By the way, we can all only become smarter
    if we share our knowledge

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