Everytime i use move tool...i get this message "Can't move the objects. The command was canceled."

[bhavins7814412]

[Larry G. Schneider]

More information required. What OS and version? What version of AI (exactly)? What is the objects (group or selected pathItems)? Does the Select tool work?

[barbara_a]

This problem could be caused by any number of things. Are you able to move the objects with your arrow keys?

Here are some suggestions you could try:

• View > Outline, and check if there are any objects that may be preventing using the Move tool.
• Choose Select > Object > Stray Points and delete any stray points.
• In Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display, uncheck 'Object Selection by Path Only'
• It might be a resource issue -- try closing other programs or try moving paths on a simpler file.
• The Cleaner Tool usually solves any strangeness. I've had to use it a couple of times. Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

[bhavins7814412]

Phantasm.aip plug in is missing...thats the reason i am not able to move objects.

Thanx for your support.

[alecuitti]

I have this problem as well. from a file downloaded at vectorstock.com

I wonder if the author realized they were putting out something with a plugin that will shut your ability to edit down.

I would consider that a black hat plugin if you must purchase it in order to edit a file.

[Monika Gause]

The concept of plugins is that you always need to have them installed in order to edit the file.

The designer of that file forgot to expand the objects and vectorstock didn't check the file thoroughly. I would just complain to them.

[creativeadvantech]

The vectorstock file you download has this Phantasm.aip plug-in used by the original author.  Try to expand the artwork would work.  Go to Object-> Expand Appearance should allow you to move.

[MrMrsSprout]

I am pretty sure part of my file used to be part of a shutterstock file and this tip solved the problem! 

[Sultana5E81]

Merci beaucoup

[Pozman]

Awesome! Thanks mate. Worked perfectly.

[russelv98406354]

This one worked for me. Thanks! 

[Rachit.Chirania]

Worked perfectly for me. Thank you. 

[dustinr25614762 · Accepted solution]

This is not a one size fits all solution, but I was having the same issue and did "Object > Expand" and was able to move the newly expanded shape. In my case, it was essentially indiscernable from the original shape, so it was no problem.

Edit: justs realized this was a duplicate solution post. My bad. Carry on.

[Trufolina]

Worked for me, too. 

[Trufolina]

Thank you!!! 

[Tanzeel ur Rehman]

Worked for me too

[Lavish_amazement5CC4]

Thid worked for me

[Hemanth5F9B · Accepted solution]

Goto..   Obeject > Exapand Appearences

[Salva González]

Thnak you! It saved my day

[enrigueacevedo · Accepted solution]

Just open another document, or page and copy and paste from the original. Thanks for nothing ADOBE.

[enrigueacevedo]

Drama removed filter ( Open another document, or page and copy and paste from the original )

[Monika Gause]

So basically you removed an effect that you previously applied and then the problem was solved?

[enrigueacevedo]

No I Open another document, or page and copy and paste from the original 

[Nikita30047555joy3]

I had the same problem and I made sure to save everything first, then I quit Illustrator and re-opened and it worked.

[SundayGladiator]

I've gotta reopen this one ...

I tried all the solutions - 

> Object > Expand.. 

Nothing.

> Object > Expand Appearances

Greyed out.

> Select > Remove stray points 

Nothing.

> Quit out of Illustrator. Reopened AI file.

Nothing. Still the same effing message.

Background: This was a Word .doc saved out as a PDF file, which I then opened in AI and did a create outlines.

I un-grouped everything, unlocked everything. Can't move it. Can't copy it. 

Help.