Impossible to make outlines from warped text?

[y_ai]

In the past, when I was using earlier AI versions than CS5 it was no problem to warp text and then create the outlines of the text. Now, the option “create outlines” disappears when I do right-click on the warped text.

Lots of thanks in advance for your help!!!

[Wade_Zimmerman1]

Expand the appearance of flatten the transparency.

[y_ai]

Many Thanks for your quick reply. But unfortunately I don't understand. It's just a text like this:

What can I do now to create the outlines?

Ah, sorry, didn't realize the new replies. Will check it out now.

[Mike_Gondek]

1. Object >> envelope Distort >> edit contents
2. Deselect all
3. Select type
4. Create Outlines

works in CS4.

My appearance attributes are still editable, which I like.

[y_ai]

Works perfectly! Thank you!!!

[Wade_Zimmerman1 · Accepted solution]

y_ai wrote:

Works perfectly! Thank you!!!

Are you sure?

Object>Expand

as follows

you get this

but with edit content you get this

So if you want to say move the letters it might not quite work

[y_ai]

You are absolutely right.

But I just

1. warp
2. create outlines

and don't have to edit the content anymore. You know, I always warp etc BEFORE creating outlines. Creating outlines is always my final step. So I'm fine with the solution.