Creating a border around a grouped object

[HYP]

I have a map of the U.S. with states grouped into 3 regions and am trying to create a border around the each grouped object but when a line appears around each and every state, instead of on the outside of the grouped objects. How would I be able to create a border? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Bill Dilworth]

You could fake it by making a copy of the grouped object, coloring it black
and enlarging it slightly, then placing this object behind the other. The
black object would overhang just a little on all sides (if you position it
correctly) and would appear to be a border.


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I have a map of the U.S. with states grouped into 3 regions and am trying

to create a border around the each grouped object but when a line appears
around each and every state, instead of on the outside of the grouped
objects. How would I be able to create a border? Any advice would be
appreciated.

 

[HYP]

Thanks for the reply. I am surprised that there isn't an easier way to create a border and will keep your advice in mind.

 

[Ute Simon]

I have a map of the U.S. with states grouped into 3 regions and am trying

to create a border around the each grouped object but when a line appears
around each and every state, instead of on the outside of the grouped
objects. How would I be able to create a border? Any advice would be
appreciated.

One more possibility: Draw a line with the freehand tool along the borders
of each grouped object and group this line with the states.

Kind regards,
Ute