SANJIESAN CREATOR / Vector path repair
Check the bridge created when two paths are joined
Joining two paths can create a small straight bridge that was not part of the intended contour. Illustrator’s Join documentation describes adding a segment when selected endpoints do not overlap. Use an original broken contour to inspect that result. A technically continuous path still needs a visual review of the place where the parts meet.
Identify the intended endpoints
Use a simple original outline with one gap, keeping other paths temporarily unselected. Inspect which two endpoints should meet and whether the gap is accidental or a deliberate open form. Do not select every nearby path and hope the tool infers the intended contour. The nearest endpoints may not be the pair that should connect in a crowded drawing. Keep a reference view of the intended shape beside the working copy.
Inspect the actual new segment
Apply the documented join to the intended selection and inspect the connection closely. Look for an unexpected straight segment, sharp corner or changed appearance. Compare the result with the intended curve rather than accepting it because the gap is gone. If the endpoints need repositioning or a smoother transition, make that correction deliberately. Avoid hiding a poor connection under a thick stroke that may change again at another size.
Read the repaired contour in context
Return to the artwork’s normal view and intended output size. Check whether the joined area changes the object’s apparent material, contour or expression. Inspect neighbouring details so the repair does not create a new tangent. Keep the unjoined copy until the revised shape has been reviewed. A reliable path repair explains both why the endpoints connect and why the resulting visible contour belongs in the drawing.