Expanding effects
Ivan | Tue, 2005-07-05 06:53The effects and brush strokes of Illustrator are very cool, but most of the times you would want to further modify the results manually.
You can expand the effect by selecting the Object /Expand appearance menupoint. This way the effect will break down to simple vectors.
It's a good idea to do apply this command before exporting your artwork to other vector applications, because they will not recognize the sophisticated effects of Illustrator.
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Nice post! I've been wondering if there was a way to do this. It's a bit like Create Outlines for fonts…gives you full control. Love it!
Nathaniel
bass 20 years. graphics 10 years.
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Dirt and Rust
expand a line with a round or projecting cap, and keep the end caps as drawn? Can that be done? thanks!