If I have a group of objects, which contains different shapes, blends, 3d effects and what not, and I want to make a contour for the final object which I can use as a shape on it's own (can be filled, apply a drop shadow effect etc), how would you achieve this in Illus...
I've also tried creating the logotype in InDesign, then export it as an ESP, and copy paste it into illustrator. The SVG file has the closest resemblance to the thickness of the original text. The ESP was a little thicker, but not as thick as the one that you would get if y...
As for "this happens not when importing, but when creating the PDF", how can this be true if Acrobat recognises the text and allows me to highlight, copy, paste, edit etc and illustrator doesn't. Text in not some sort of unredable fancy PDF object, it's the absolute most ...
If I have a group of objects, which contains different shapes, blends, 3d effects and what not, and I want to make a contour for the final object which I can use as a shape on it's own (can be filled, apply a drop shadow effect etc), how would you achieve this in Illu...
Community Beginner , /t5/illustrator-discussions/outlining-a-group-of-objects/m-p/3563151#M9616 Jul 07, 2011 Jul 07, 2011 Copy link to clipboard Copied In Response To headrowwilson That works fine for normal shapes, I agree, but if I have an object with a 3d effect applied t...
Community Beginner , /t5/illustrator-discussions/outlining-a-group-of-objects/m-p/3563151#M9616 Jul 07, 2011 Jul 07, 2011 Copy link to clipboard Copied In Response To headrowwilson That works fine for normal shapes, I agree, but if I have an object with a 3d effect applied t...
Community Expert , /t5/illustrator-discussions/outlining-a-single-stroke-point/m-p/10051799#M107671 Aug 10, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Copy link to clipboard Copied LATEST Try Object > Expand appearance If that does not work try Object > Flatten transparency Votes 2 Upvotes Translate Translate Rep...
LATEST Try Object > Expand appearance If that does not work try Object > Flatten transparencyVotes 2 Upvotes Translate Translate Report Report Reply Resources Learning Resources for Illustrator Crash on launch and known issues Fonts and Typography in Illustrator Copyright...
I've also tried creating the logotype in InDesign, then export it as an ESP, and copy paste it into illustrator. The SVG file has the closest resemblance to the thickness of the original text. The ESP was a little thicker, but not as thick as the one that you would get if...
It's also done with a few letters or words when the designer wants to modify or blend the letterforms, as is often done in Illustrator. But for many reasons, it's something to avoid in InDesign unless you have well-understood and well-thought-out reasons for doing so. I think what ...