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Maircz
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April 24, 2017
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Why can't I find the Create Symbol Variants under objects when trying to create a new symbol?

  • April 24, 2017
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I am self-taught and learning how to create a new symbol a Glitter Texture with Stipplism. I am following a tutorial, but when I look for the step go to objects>create symbol variants...the button is not there. Where is it? Why can't I see it where it is supposed to be?

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    Correct answer Barb Binder

    Did you install the Stipplism plug-in from Astute Graphics?

    Stipplism - Astute Graphics

    When you scroll down the page to see the features of the plug-in, you will see Create Symbol Variants—which is not a feature of Illustrator out of the box.

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    MairczAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    April 25, 2017

    Thank you for the help. No, I did not download stipplism, I didn't realize that the tutorial I was reading from required this plug-in feature. I did figure out how to achieve the same effect without the plug-in. Thanks again!

      sarahminordesign
      sarahminordesign
      Participant
      October 11, 2017

      Since you achieved the same effect not downloading the stipplism plug-in, can you share that information with me?MairJTM​

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      MairczAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      October 11, 2017

      Hi Sarah,

      If my memory serves, I simply ended up doing a clipping mask. My purpose was to give my customer an idea of what my gold and silver inks would look like on our material. So, I copied an image of silver and gold foil from google images and masked it onto my drawing to create a similar affect to that of the stippling. The idea worked well and got the point across to my customer, he liked the gold ink 

      good luck!

      carlosgarro
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      carlosgarroCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 25, 2017

      Hi:

      The command is under the Object Menu: Object > Create Symbol Variants...

      You can check the following video from astutegraphicsYouTube channel:

      Create a Live Stipple Dot Effect in Illustrator - YouTube

      Best Regards

        Barb Binder
        Community Expert
        Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        April 25, 2017

        Did you install the Stipplism plug-in from Astute Graphics?

        Stipplism - Astute Graphics

        When you scroll down the page to see the features of the plug-in, you will see Create Symbol Variants—which is not a feature of Illustrator out of the box.

        ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
          Nancy OShea
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          Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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          April 24, 2017

          This sounds like a question for the Illustrator​ forum to me.

          How to work with symbols in Illustrator

          Nancy

          Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
          Peru Bob
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          Peru BobCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          April 24, 2017

          What Adobe software are you using?

          You posted in the nontechnical Lounge Forum.

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          MairczAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          April 25, 2017

          Thank you for the help and informing me that I have posted in the wrong forum. I have never used any of these before and took a shot.  Where should I have posted this question?

            Doug A Roberts
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            Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            April 25, 2017

            you're alright, a mod has already moved the question to the illustrator forum.

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