Knocking out from shape mode

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From: Kev_Chamberlain
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:09

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Using CS3

I know how to use "Shape mode > subtract from shape" to knock out a hole in a shape - when there are only two items involved; but how do I do this:-

I had three squares side by side, each a different colour; and I wanted to knock out an arrow shape over the top of them. The result I'm getting is either knocking out from only one of the shapes; or all the squares turn to the same colour.

Probably very simple.........

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