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alexs95275331
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February 28, 2020
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Stroke Linked Object

  • February 28, 2020
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Is there any way to stroke a linked [vector] object? I'm referring to one with transparency, and to stroking the content within the transparency. Drop shadow effect works properly on such an object, so I'm assuming it's possible.

 

The goal is to maintain a consistent stroke (keyline) across different elements (logotypes) when cycling through variables/datasets.

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alexs95275331Autor
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February 28, 2020

I've discovered a workaround using Drop Shadow, but the result is unusable as a keyline. Have I hit a wall?

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alexs95275331Autor
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March 20, 2020

Update: Round Corners effect gets rid of the aliasing. Placing the stroke appearance layer at the bottom of Contents keeps it from obstructing anything.

Not perfect, but maybe useful if asset overlap is minimal.

Also turned stroke scaling off in settings. Better for the keyline thing.

Kurt Gold
Community Expert
Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2020

What file format is the linked file?

 

And what does it contain? Is it vector art or pixel art?

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alexs95275331Autor
Known Participant
February 28, 2020

EPS. Contains vector art.

Same results (or lack thereof) with linked AI and PDF files.

Sorry everything's so small. Please scale/zoom the page for better legibility.

Mario Arizmendi
Mario Arizmendi
Legend
February 28, 2020

If the file is a vector eps file, why are you placing the file?

It's better if you open the file with illustrator, this way you can get the actual vectors and it will be easy to make any editions as you want.

Now, if the file isn't really a vector file, if it is pixel eps, then you want to try the method offered by Kurt, maybe you want to open the eps file (as it is a very old and discontinued format) with photoshop and resave as .psd format, then placed again in illustrator.

see my picture

 

Kurt Gold
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Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2020

Unfortunately, your screenshot is too small. I cannot decipher it.

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alexs95275331Autor
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February 28, 2020

Scaled my UI up and made sure to attach the screenshot as "Large"...

Kurt Gold
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Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 28, 2020

Basically, it is possible, but more often than not the resulting stroke does not look very attractive.

 

- Select the linked image.
- In the Appearance palette, add a new stroke.
- To that stroke apply the Effect > Outline Object effect.
- Adjust the stroke weight and colour as desired.

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alexs95275331Autor
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February 28, 2020

No visible effect.

Am I missing something?

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