Joining Points In Illustrator

[Krebstar]

The join command has always hated me, but I need to conquer it, now.

Basically, I'm using a script text but want to actually join it completely together. I used the scissors tool to cut end points, so I now have two pieces, both with open endpoints. I want to then join the two on each side so the text flows perfectly. Hopefully it's understood what I'm saying.

I've tried everything. I only select the two points I want, but they never join. I always get the error message, he stop sign with the hand.

Please help.

[kgarner]

The points have to be directly on top of each other. It doesn't "fill in" the information between the points. It is meant to convert two end points into a single point in the middle of a line.

[Krebstar]

The points have to be directly on top of each other. It doesn't "fill in" the information between the points. It is meant to convert two end points into a single point in the middle of a line.

Hmm, I'm getting them directly on top of each other but I'm still getting the same error. I'm certain they're open endpoints as well, at least I think I am.

[kgarner]

When I do it I get them positioned on top of each other, using the white arrow tool I drag a box around the points to select both and then hit Cmd-J and the rest is history. Not sure why it wouldn't be working for you. But it is sometimes hard to get the full picture of what is going on from forum posts.

[Krebstar]

Well, for now it looks like I solved it. I just selected everything and used add to shape area pathfinder, and now I can just edit points. This works, although I would still like to solve the join issue.

[mperkins37]

Most times you cannot join 2 paths because they are in a grouped state.
Outline the text THEN Ungroup, then you should not have the problems.

[mperkins37]

BTW, The endpoints do not have to be on top of one another, or even close for that matter. I have joined points several inches & feet apart on a regular basis.
Cheers.