Boolean operations combine two or more shapes into a single path using set theory logic. They are applied to the selected shapes in Z-order (the top shape operates on those below it).

Boolean Operations

To apply a boolean operation, select two or more shapes and choose from Path → Boolean Operations:

Operation	Icon	Result
Unite	∪	Merges all selected shapes into a single outline, removing internal overlapping edges
Subtract	−	The top shape cuts its silhouette out of the shape below it
Intersect	∩	Keeps only the area where the shapes overlap; all non-overlapping area is removed
Exclude	⊕	Keeps only the non-overlapping areas; the intersection is removed (inverse of Intersect)
Divide	÷	Splits all shapes at their intersection boundaries, producing multiple separate shapes

Non-Destructive Boolean Groups

Boolean operations in FlashFX are applied as live operations rather than permanently destructive merges. The original component shapes are retained inside a Boolean Group and can be re-edited at any time.

•Double-click the Boolean Group to enter the group and edit the component shapes
•The boolean result updates in real time as you edit
•To permanently flatten a Boolean Group into a simple path: Path → Flatten Boolean Group

Practical Workflow

1.Select the shapes you want to combine
2.Apply the desired boolean operation from the Path menu
3.A Boolean Group is created in the layer stack
4.Double-click to re-enter and modify the original component shapes at any time
5.Flatten only when you are certain the result needs to be a final, non-editable path