# Using the Cutter to Separate Regions in Drawing Objects

With the Cutter tool, you divide regions with a stroke. You can then move, delete or transform those selections with the Select tool.

To use the Cutter tool to separate regions in drawing objects:

1. Select View > Show Strokes to display the lines that compose your drawing objects. Displaying the strokes helps you see the changes created by the Cutter tool.

2. From the Tools > Drawing Tools menu or from the Drawing Tools toolbar, select the Cutter tool.

3. Drag the Cutter tool to create a dividing line between the regions you want to separate.

4. Use the Select tool to select the regions created by the Cutter tool and move, delete or transform them.

See Also
Working with Selections
Using the Scissor to Cut Parts from Drawing Objects
Erasing Parts from Drawing Objects