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johnl75385033
johnl75385033
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June 13, 2018
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Rotating a warped object

  • June 13, 2018
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Hi,

I can make a object, do some warping or transforming, and it looks good. Then If I try to rotate it later, it distorts unpredictably. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I started with a shape made with the Rounded Rectangle tool.

Applied a Warp Effect.

The resulting warped image looks fine.

When that image gets rotated later using the Selection Tool, it weirds out.

    Correct answer Myra Ferguson

    Go to Object > Expand Appearance, then it should rotate fine.

    5 replies

    johnl75385033
    johnl75385033Author
    Participant
    June 13, 2018

    That did it! Thanks everyone for the help!

    I learned something new today.

    JETalmage
    JETalmage
    Inspiring
    June 13, 2018

    After applying the Effect as desired, drag the object to the Symbols palette. The copy on the page will then be a Symbol Instance, and transformations thereafter will include to any Effects applied.

    That way, the effect will still be adjustable, by editing the Symbol.

    JET

      CustomDecals
      CustomDecals
      Participant
      April 1, 2025

      This is the actual Correct Answer!

      Works with text also, now you just edit the symbol and it updates the effects to your object. A bit like linked layers in photoshop.

      Myra Ferguson
      Community Expert
      Myra FergusonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      June 13, 2018

      Go to Object > Expand Appearance, then it should rotate fine.

        arwilson12
        arwilson12
        Participant
        August 9, 2022

        Brilliant! Thank you Myra!

         

        John Mensinger
        Community Expert
        John MensingerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 13, 2018

        The warp you applied is a live effect. When you rotate, Illustrator reapplies the effect live to the object in its newly rotated position. As Larry suggests, before rotating, you'll have to make the effect permanent (no longer 'live') by choosing Object > Expand (Appearance).

          Larry G. Schneider
          Community Expert
          Larry G. SchneiderCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          June 13, 2018

          Try using Object>Expand from from the top menu.

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