convert text into path/outlines

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January 6, 2025
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i am trying to convert a line of text into outlines/path for my vinyl cutter. HOWEVER, i am using warp effects on the text first. i can create the text and add teh effect "WARP FAG "but when i select type/create outlines, it only creates the outlines for the hidden origional straightline text. i am not sure what to do to make it create the paths on the "effect" text path.

Correct answer Bobby Henderson

The Expand Appearance command should create raw, editable paths out of live warp effects applied to text objects. If you're running the lettering through a vinyl cutter be careful about the kinds of fonts being used for the warped type effects. Some fonts will have paths that overlap the letter strokes. A plotter knife blade will cut wherever a path is present. The same is true for computer driven routing tables. Some Variable Fonts will have paths that overlap. I've seen a few static OpenType and TrueType fonts contain overlapping paths as well. In general it's always a good idea to preview artwork in outline view before sending the art to a device that cuts material.

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mattyboy66Author

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i found a previous response in the community:

To be a bit more precise: If you are talking about the warp effects that are located in the Effect menu, you can take Object > Expand Appearance.

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Bobby HendersonCorrect answer

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The Expand Appearance command should create raw, editable paths out of live warp effects applied to text objects. If you're running the lettering through a vinyl cutter be careful about the kinds of fonts being used for the warped type effects. Some fonts will have paths that overlap the letter strokes. A plotter knife blade will cut wherever a path is present. The same is true for computer driven routing tables. Some Variable Fonts will have paths that overlap. I've seen a few static OpenType and TrueType fonts contain overlapping paths as well. In general it's always a good idea to preview artwork in outline view before sending the art to a device that cuts material.

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Bobby Henderson

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THANKS BOBBY !

appriciate teh additional info. i used to work in the sign industry awhile back but stopped. now am getting back into vinyl and laser plotting for a friends Co. and i am relearning.

would you happen to know a way to actually contact the Adobe product support staff via phone. my last version of Adobe Suite is teh Cs6 and i was told that as long as my computer could poerate it i could continue to install it but i cannot find teh place to download and install into a new Pc. was hoping i could talk to customer service and see if they could find my account

I don't know of any other customer service phone numbers other than what Adobe lists on its web site. I have doubts they have any download links for CS6 generation applications online anymore. Someone from Adobe would probably need to confirm that. I think you would need the original installer CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs and corresponding serial number from the retail box.

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