convert text into path/outlines

[mattyboy66]

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.

[mattyboy66]

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.

[Bobby Henderson · Accepted solution]

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.

[mattyboy66]

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

[Bobby Henderson]

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.