You can crop a path using the shape of another path. The front or topmost path defines the shape of the cropped area.

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To crop a selected path:

  1. Select the path object that defines the area to be cropped.
  2. Select Modify > Arrange > Bring to Front.
  3. Hold down Shift and add to the selection the path object to be cropped.
  4. Select Modify > Combine Paths > Crop.

    The resulting path object retains the stroke and fill attributes of the object that is placed farthest back.