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Pathfinder's Subtract tool distorting graphics

Jul 9, 2012 2:57 PM

I'm running illustrator CS5.5 on Windows 7. 

 

I'm making variations of a logo and one of them is a single color reverse.  The logo is basically the letters 'MCS' written on a block of color.  When I try to use the Pathfinder's subtract feature to knock out the letters from the block I get some slight distortion on the letters.

 

I was running CS2 before and I did this many times but I never had any distortion.

 

Why is this happening?  Is there a setting I can change?

508 Views   5 Replies   Latest reply: mjarrott, Jul 11, 2012 10:29 AM
 
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  • [scott w]
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    1. [scott w],
    Jul 9, 2012 3:19 PM   in reply to MagicToaster
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    Is "Align to Pixel Grid" checked on the Transform Panel when you select the elements? If so.. uncheck it.

     
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    2. MagicToaster,
    Jul 11, 2012 6:59 AM   in reply to [scott w]
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    This option is the single most annoying feature on Illustrator CS5.5.  Is there a way to permanently turn that thing off?

     
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  • Mike Gondek
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    3. Mike Gondek,
    Jul 11, 2012 7:21 AM   in reply to MagicToaster
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    1. Open the web.ai file at location below
    2. Transform palette >> uncheck "Align new objects to pixel Grid"
    3. Close and save web.ai

    Screen shot 2012-07-11 at 9.16.55 AM.png

    Screen shot 2012-07-11 at 9.17.55 AM.png

    That wil keep it off when you chose new document profile web (which I believe flash catalyst is the only other one that has that on)

     
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    4. MagicToaster,
    Jul 11, 2012 10:22 AM   in reply to Mike Gondek
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    Fantastic!!!

     
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  • mjarrott
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    5. mjarrott,
    Jul 11, 2012 10:29 AM   in reply to MagicToaster
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    The above option works for new objects and this option will work for existing objects in your documents if you've already begun work.

     

    With your object selected, view the Transform panel and you can uncheck the Align to Pixel Grid option.

     

    align_to_pixel_grid_transform.png

     
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