Vector path tool question

Is there a way to make an irregular shape with multiple
vector path lines and then fill this shape with color? I tried this
with a shape like a box but with curves and straight lines but it
won't fill correctly. I did join the multiple lines together but
the curved lines fill independently. I know there has got to be a
way to do this, but can't figure it out. I did try different things
with combining/altering the path but was unsuccessful. If there is
a way to fill this shape with color as a single object, can effects
be used such as bevel/emboss on this shape? Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

I suggest you view this tutorial. It will show you the basics
of the Pen
Tool.
http://www.communitymx.com/abstract.cfm?cid=D01EF
In order to join to paths you have to use the Subselect Tool,
select two
points you want to join then go to Modify > Combine >
Join.
You can also use the Subselect Tool to drag an end point
close to the
other end point. As you get close it will snap into place.
The Subselect Tool is the white looking arrow to the right of
the black
one at the top of the Tools Panel.
alex
P-C-Surgeonz wrote:
> I thought the 'Join' or 'Union' was closing the path. Is
there a different
> procedure for closing the path? I do notice that if I
zoom in to approx. 800%,
> the ends of the pen lines are close to each other but
are not exact. Is there a
> way to connect the multiple connection lines. When I
originally joined/unioned
> these multiple lines, they did become one when selected,
but maybe this still
> isn't a closed path.
>

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