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jmschurch
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August 11, 2018
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Using Warp (Arch) filter effect on Text in Illustrator

  • August 11, 2018
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I've applied the filter effect WARP - Arch shape to put text on a curve, but with the sides still up/down vertical (not typical text along a curve where the text flows around the circle).

When I convert the text to outline, in PREVIEW mode, the line/vector outline stays in the regular, flat-line, non-filtered / non-arched text shape. The text on a arch (as I want it) appears only as a white-fill "cast shadow" (for lack of a better descriptor). See first screen cap below.

When you view same art in OUTLINE mode, you only see the flat-line text. No arch-warped text at all. (see 2nd screen cap below)

So I don't feel I can package this art to send off to the silk screener for this job without seeing the line-vector on the arch as I want it.

Any help out there for how to convert text which has been warped to convert to outline correctly?

Thanks!

JChurch

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Correct answer Kurt Gold

Sounds as if you are looking for a way to expand the warp effect.

If that applies, then just select the object, go to the Object menu and choose Expand Appearance.

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Srishti Bali
Community Manager
Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
Community Manager
August 24, 2018

Hi,

I would like to know if the steps suggested above worked for you, or the issue still persists.

Kindly update the discussion if you need further assistance with it.

Thanks,

Srishti

Kurt Gold
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Kurt GoldCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
August 11, 2018

Sounds as if you are looking for a way to expand the warp effect.

If that applies, then just select the object, go to the Object menu and choose Expand Appearance.

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