How to Create an Outline of objects with Clipping Mask And Arc Effect?

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August 10, 2022
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I'm creating anew boat name, customer wanted an Arc on the name.

I Expanded A Font to outlines, Filled with a clipping mask and then applied an Arc Effect.

In order to create a "CUT" outline for Printing, where the decal is cutout, I usually Select All and use the Pathfinder Unite to get an outline of all objects.

But when I do that, it removes the Mask & Arc Effect. When I reapply the Arc Effect at the same degree it doesn't match up, I'm assuming due to the Mask being removed.

Help! 🙂

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Correct answer Eric24331301ojzq

I resolved the issue. I redid the project starting by arcing the Text first, then expanding. I expanded txt, then arced, which that's why I ran into trouble.

Thanks for the assistance!!!

Monika Gause

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Did you expand the effect?

Expand appearance if it is an effect, or expand envelope, if you applied it via the Object menu.

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Eric24331301ojzqAuthorCorrect answer

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I resolved the issue. I redid the project starting by arcing the Text first, then expanding. I expanded txt, then arced, which that's why I ran into trouble.

Thanks for the assistance!!!