Clipping Mask

Clipping Mask
Object>Clipping Mask>Make
Object>Clipping>Release


Clipping Masks are essential when it comes to confining things into certain outlines.

Hotkey:
ctrl+7 - clipping mask

crop marks for clipping masks
Select crop marks to cut parts of design either making it essential for UI icons or templates for printing.

Knife Tool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZMHTf8N4eY



-direct selection tool > select shape
-knife tool > cut through shape

objects separated

-knife tool - alt+click+drag
straight cut