I would do this differently, is this something what u trying to do? If it is: 1. draw a square: 10mm x 10mm (for the purpose of this explanation) 2. Fill it with a 1(+1) colour gradient ( and a tint of that colour) you dont have to but end results better. 3. Then drag it into the symbols panel. (graphic when asked) 4. select the square on the art board (which is now a symbol) 5. then effect>distort and transform>transform 6. change the reference point to top left 7. copies 25, move horizontal 10mm, click ok 8. then effect>distort and transform>transform again and yes to apply new effect 9. change the reference point to top left 9. copies 25, move vertical 10mm, click ok 10. Then: object>expand appearence 11. Right click on object and ungroup TWICE 12. then select the symbol screen (or stainer) tool (play around with then and settings till u happy) 13. drag over the object. G
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