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August 3, 2017
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gaussian blur in Illustrator

  • August 3, 2017
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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

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    Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

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

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    Larry G. Schneider
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    Larry G. SchneiderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 3, 2017

    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
      杨洋748835831
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      October 29, 2017

      Thanks!very useful!

      Larry G. Schneider
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      Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      August 3, 2017

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

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      ScanSevenAuthor
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      August 3, 2017

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

      Doug A Roberts
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      Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 3, 2017

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

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

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