Problem with Envelope Distort Warp Twist Grid

[Tasha5CF5]

I'm having trouble setting the grid details for the Twist effect in the Envelope Distort with Warp. I want the grid for my Twist to be 2 columns and 2 rows, making a singular center point. The help guide instructs to set this grid by using the Envelope Distort with Mesh options. However, every time I set the 2x2 grid, it snaps back to 3x3 when I select "Twist" from the options menu. Other options (such as "Inflate" and "Squeeze") adhere to the 2x2 grid present, but not "Twist." Can someone please tell me what I have missed or need to do in order to get the desired twist in my design?

[Mohammad.Harb]

So you using the effect from the effects menu , Have you tried envelope distort with top object from the object menu -> envelope distrort ? 

[Tasha5CF5]

Yes, I've been attempting to use the effect from the Warp effects menu. Since I am manipulating a grid, using a top object grid doesn't work; it snaps to a single line. I did try this with many approaches and found that, no matter what, the Twist effect always defaults to a 3x3 grid. Thank you for your suggestion!

[Barbara Ash]

I'm not able to replicate the problem. 

You can try some troubleshooting --

Check that you have the most current version of Illustrator and any updates

Close and reopen Illustrator

Reset the preferences file

Uninstall / Reinstall Illustrator using the Adobe CC Cleaner Tool

[Tasha5CF5]

Thank you for the suggestion. My PC is ancient and is not compatible with updates for Illustrator at this time.

[Barbara Ash]

[tromboniator · Accepted solution]

Once you have set your 2×2 grid, Direct Select the center mesh point and go to Object > Transform > Rotate and enter the desired twist angle; or press R (or select the Rotate tool from the Toolbar) and manually rotate to your satisfaction.

When you set the 2×2 grid, then go to Make with Warp > Twist you cancel the 2×2 grid in favor of the 3×3 grid of the Twist tool. No way around it that I know of.

Peter

Edit: Actually, once you select the center mesh point you can manually rotate, separately, the vertical and horizontal handles which originate there, as well as adjust their lengths if desired.

[Tasha5CF5]

Thank you! This is a decent work-around. I'm able to create the effect I want for this design. Cheers!