partially hide outline?

I would like to know if there's a tool or what methods you people use to only partially hide the outline of an object but without merging the two objects together or breaking any of the two objects apart(?)..i want to rest one object on top of the other and hide portions of the outline where the two meet, something like this:  http://s14.postimage.org/xohhcdesh/g2syk2fv.jpg

  • Hello dgrin; You can add "Transparency" to what ever you are looking to hide.

    George

    • Here are three possible methods:

       

      1. Turn on "Fill open curves" (Tools->Options->Document->General).  Then keep your curve open.
      2. Keep your outline as a separate shape (this takes some work to keep the curves in sync).
      3. Create a second shape at the joint that is filled the same color as the bird, for example, a circle that blocks part of the wing's outline.

       

      SignGuy's suggestion could also work.  You'll likely need to add a gradient transparency with a hard transition where you want the outline to stop showing.