Unnecessary parts (vector and raster)

Question

Hello everyone.

I was wondering if there is a way to remove vector (gradients,shadows etc.) and raster (sometimes with clipping mask) beyond certain dimensions altogether.So far we are using different methods like cutting vectors with shape builder or pathfinder,more complex vectors we need to rasterize then crop it to fit into predefined dimensions,its long and tedious work.I was hoping there is a faster way to to this with maybe a plugin or diffrenete methods that I dont know yet.

Please see png attached (exmaple).

A. is what we get from our costumers.

B. is what we should get as the final result.

Please see - blue line.png

This is what we usually get and there shouldn't be anything (vector,raster) beyond the blue line.

Kurt Gold · Accepted Answer

No,this is the original file,hence why I am asking if there is a quicker way to remove all of the clipping groups beyond the red line without rasterizing it.Like I previously mentioned this is what we usually get and we try to avoid rasterizing it to avoid quality loss.

Thanks for the clarification.

Based on this sample file it takes just a couple of steps to crop the scene. Note that the following steps can be automated to a large extent with an action or a script.

Select the clipped sun and lock or hide it.
Select menu > Object > Clipping Masks
Hit the Delete key to remove all clipping paths.
Select all, then Object menu > Clipping Mask > Release
Select all, then Pathfinder panel: Crop
Unlock / Show and select the clipped sun, then Object menu > Rasterize
Crop the sun manually.

As already mentioned, one can automate this process, but as you probably have other files that are built in different ways and thus may require varying / additional techniques, it's rather difficult to provide an instant approach.

Kurt Gold · Answer

Can you share one of the more complex Illustrator files for inspection?

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