Blend tool to objects with no fill (transparency)
Is it possible to create a blend using the blend tool with one of the objects to be blended being transparent (having no fill or outline)? If not, could someone please suggest an alternate solution? I know I can do something somewhat similar with gradients but I really like the level of control blend provides.
Thanks much in advance
Joe Stavitsky
You mean, opacity of the object I'm blending "from"? But the, wouldn't the object I blend "to" still be opaque?
Thanks again
Joe
EDIT
Never mind, you're quite right - thanks so much!
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