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intact while you reset the inner nodes; deselect it to alter the entire shape. Specify Rows
and Columns, and click OK.
Use the direct-selection tool, add anchor point tool, or delete anchor point tool to
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modify the shape on the artboard.
Use the mesh tool to modify the shape on the artboard.
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Removing envelopes
You can remove envelopes by releasing them or expanding them. Releasing the envelope
creates two separate objects: the envelope content in its original state and the mesh
object. The mesh object is above the envelope content in the stacking order.
Expanding an envelope removes the envelope from the object, but the object retains its
deformed state. For information on expanding an envelope pattern or fill, see
envelope options" on page
To release an envelope:
Select the envelope in the artwork, and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Release.
To expand an envelope:
Select the envelope in the artwork, and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Expand.
Setting envelope options
You can set options for envelopes to determine what, if any, attribute of the envelope is
expanded with the original object and how precisely the art is distorted to fit the
envelope.
To set envelope options:
1 Select the envelope in the artwork, and choose Object > Envelope Distort > Envelope
Options.
2 Select Anti-Alias to smooth rasters when distorted with an envelope. Deselecting Anti-
Alias can decrease the time it takes to distort rasters.
3 The Preserve Shape Using option lets you specify how rasters preserve their shape
when distorted by non-rectangular envelopes:
Clipping Mask uses a clipping mask on the raster.
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Transparency applies an alpha channel to the raster.
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4 Specify a Fidelity percentage to indicate how precisely you want the object to fit the
envelope mold. Increasing the Fidelity percentage can add more points to the distorted
paths and increase the time it takes to distort the objects.
5 Select Distort Appearance if you want to distort the appearance of an object (such as
applied effects or styles) and not just the object's underlying geometry. When this option
is not selected, the appearance is applied after the envelope distorts the underlying
geometry.
6 Select Distort Linear Gradients or Distort Pattern Fills if you want to distort the
respective fill type.
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