Remove line from shape

I need to remove line from shape, but when I use pathfinder tool, it makes shape from my line(Arc tool), then removes it.

How to remove only line itself?

These are my lines, I want them to cut through the circle:

Lines should be removed, so when exporting to png, they be transparent!

This is what happens when I use pathfinder and delete the shapes, (it adds in extra space)

Remove only line

Answer

You want to select all the lines and Expand them.

Go to Object → Expand, you only need to select Stroke.

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This will convert your strokes to paths (fixing that mistake which is caused by the computer auto selecting an area to fill)

Then you can use the Pathfinder (Window → Pathfinder or Ctrl/Command+Shift+F9) to cut them through.


You can also do Object → Path → Outline Stroke which does the same thing (in your scenario)

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Source : Link , Question Author : Simon , Answer Author : WELZ

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