How To Cut A Hole In A Shape?

[SteveM]

I want to create composite custom shape with an outer rim. Like a
ring only with irregular inside and outside shapes.

So I created 2 closed custom shapes using the Drawing Tool. I placed
the smaller shape on top of the larger shape. My objective is to cut
a hole in the larger shape using the smaller shape as a template.
Leaving an irregular rim around the open space.

I tried every Shape Operations menu action to combine the shapes and
yield the cutout, but can't figure out how to do it. Any guidance?

Also is there tutorial on using the Shape Operation functions for
custom shape design? I can't find anything in the Help content.

Thanks,

SteveM

 

[SteveM]

I want to create composite custom shape with an outer rim.  Like a
ring only with irregular inside and outside shapes.

So I created 2 closed custom shapes using the Drawing Tool.  I placed
the smaller shape on top of the larger shape.  My objective is to cut
a hole in the larger shape using the smaller shape as a template.
Leaving an irregular rim around the open space.

I tried every Shape Operations menu action to combine the shapes and
yield the cutout, but can't figure out how to do it.  Any guidance?

Also is there tutorial on using the Shape Operation functions for
custom shape design?  I can't find anything in the Help content.

Thanks,

SteveM

I figured this one out too. The Geometry1.NoFill = False has to be
set in the smaller shape's ShapeSheet for the Subtract function to
work properly.

Steve