gaussian blur in Illustrator

[ScanSeven]

Hi all - can I ask about gaussian blur?  I have a vector shape in illustrator that I want a blurred edge to.  However it shows as VERY blocky and not smooth (see photo below) is there something I can do to make it look smoother?

I am sure years ago I had this and my colleague showed me a setting I could change - but my colleague is not here to ask!

Many thanks
MJ

[Larry G. Schneider · Accepted solution]

To what number is the Document Raster Effect of the current file set? It looks like it is set to 72.

[ScanSeven]

I haven't rasterized it.  So where is it that I set the Document Raster Effect?

[Doug A Roberts]

gaussian blur is a raster effect. it is always rasterised.

set the document raster effects resolution in Effect > Document Raster Effects.

[ScanSeven]

Thank you!  I have now found it!  Thank you all!

MJ

[Larry G. Schneider]

Gaussian Blur is a raster effect.

There are several places. for a new document use the Advanced settings

For a current file use the Effects menu

[杨洋748835831]

Thanks!very useful!