Can't map self created symbol on 3D object

[Maxelord]

So I am currently trying to draw the earth in Illustrator.

I am still a beginner so I watched a YT tutorial and did everything as he did.: https://youtu.be/bfek4o5grwA

But the mapping part didn't work for me, or atleast with my own symbol, because with the default symbols it worked perfectly fine. It doesn't matter what object I use, whether with the globe nor with a cube. So I guess my problem must be with the symbol.

[Doug A Roberts]

When you say it 'didn't work'; what happened instead?

[Maxelord]

Nothing I just cant see my symbol on the object. Regardless of how I arrange the area.

[Doug A Roberts]

Have you tried switching between the surfaces in the Map Art window?

[Maxelord]

Yes, tried it with every surface, in diffrent positions but nothing worked unfortunately.

[Doug A Roberts]

Can you show screenshots of the 3D mapping window and your object?

[Maxelord]

Sorry that the program is in German but my settings should be like in the video.

[Monika Gause]

Can you upload the AI file somewhere?

[Maxelord]

Yes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1otwOhpLPCzlTsHAHM4MpSOW1p61i4Lor?usp=sharing

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

There are 3 invisible anchor points in your symbol. You need to delete them.

[Maxelord]

Yes that's it, thank you!

[Ton Frederiks]

If you double click the Symbol in the Symbol panel, select all and choose Object > Compound Path > Make.

Exit the Symbol editing mode and it works (don't ask why).

[Paula222857870i7l]

I know a correct answer was selected, but I discovered two other reasons why a symbol may not properly wrap.

1. If the symbol is a pattern.

2. If the symbol is a graphic inside a clipping mask.