Artwork rasterizing when expanding an effect (rotation)

[Phillip25062276sw4t]

Wise ones, this just started happening. After using the effects/rotate tool, when I expand the artwork, it's rasterizing instead of remaining a vector. I'm using AI 26.3.1 on a brand-spanking new Mac Studio M1 Max. Thanks for the help!

[John Mensinger]

After using the effects/rotate tool

Hi Phillip,

Please be more specific about exactly what you're doing. The Rotate tool and (anything on) the Effect menu are two different things.

[Phillip25062276sw4t]

Sure, and thanks for the response. I have my artwork selected, and then go to Effect > 3D and Materials > Rotate. I adjust the coordinates to the desired effect. Then I go to Object > Expand (Expand Apperance isn't an option) and the artwork is rastorized instead of remaining a vector. Does this help?

[John Mensinger]

Okay well, here's the thing. Pretty much every result available on the relatively new 3D and Materials menu will rasterize when you expand. If all you want is a simple rotation, try Effect > 3D and Materials > 3D (Classic) > Rotate (Classic).

[Phillip25062276sw4t]

John, this worked for me. Thank you. Odd that it now defaults to raster in the new tool. I'm sure there's a good reason for making the change.

[Monika Gause]

John, this worked for me. Thank you. Odd that it now defaults to raster in the new tool. I'm sure there's a good reason for making the change.

By @Phillip25062276sw4t

It's still work in progress.

[Monika Gause]

You can try and open the Raytracing settings. Turn on the vector option, then click on Render.

This might perhaps produce a result you can use.

[Phillip25062276sw4t]

Monika, thank you, as well. I didn't have success with this option, however, that's probably user error on my part.