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MiYa1993
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Envelope Distortion help?

Apr 23, 2012 10:13 AM

Tags: #help #distortion #stars #envelope

I am trying to make an envelope with 2 objects. One is a symbol set of circles, and another is a patch of stars. every time I try to make the envelope, it keeps saying that there needs to be a single path, I'm assuming that means the circles need to become 1 path somehow. I don't know what that means. I've read the directions over and over and I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I hope someone can help.

646 Views   8 Replies   Latest reply: MiYa1993, Apr 24, 2012 12:55 PM
 
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  • Kurt Gold
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    1. Kurt Gold,
    Apr 23, 2012 12:06 PM   in reply to MiYa1993
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    It means what it says. You need a single path, not a group of separate paths.

     

    Show an illustration that shows what you're going to do. Perhaps there are other ways.

     
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  • MiYa1993
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    2. MiYa1993,
    Apr 23, 2012 1:16 PM   in reply to Kurt Gold
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    I tried to upload a screenshot but for some reason it wasn't working, I'll try to work on it a little later. I know this is a really simple thing to do and its annoying.

     
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  • Wade_Zimmerman
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    3. Wade_Zimmerman,
    Apr 23, 2012 2:53 PM   in reply to MiYa1993
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    zIn the reply message dialog there is a camera icon at the top click on it to attach a screenshot.

     
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    4. MiYa1993,
    Apr 23, 2012 8:04 PM   in reply to Wade_Zimmerman
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    yeah I know how to upload the sceenshot but it's not uploading.

     
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  • Wade_Zimmerman
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    5. Wade_Zimmerman,
    Apr 23, 2012 8:21 PM   in reply to MiYa1993
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    I do not know why it is saying this but try grouping everthing.

     
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    6. MiYa1993,
    Apr 24, 2012 12:08 PM   in reply to Wade_Zimmerman
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    ok

     
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  • Kurt Gold
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    7. Kurt Gold,
    Apr 24, 2012 12:40 PM   in reply to MiYa1993
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    Do not try grouping everything. It won't help here.

     

    Instead, try to show a screenshot or provide an elaborate description that explains what you're going to do.

     

    Or post a sample .ai file with instructions.

     
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  • MiYa1993
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    8. MiYa1993,
    Apr 24, 2012 12:55 PM   in reply to Kurt Gold
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    uploader still isnt working for some reason, so I'll try to explain it better.

    I have 2 objects, a circle and a patch of stars.

    I used the circle and created a symbol set which I colored and grouped.

    I grouped all the stars together and placed the group of stars on top of the circles.

    Do the stars need to be made into a symbol set too?

    Then I tried to use the envelope distortion but it kept saying there needs to be a single path. Sorry I can't upload a picture...

     
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