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User Guide
See also
“Reshaping paths” on page 157
To reverse the stacking order in a blended object
1
Select the blended object.
2
Choose Object > Blend > Reverse Front To Back.
Original stacking order (top) compared to applying Reverse Front To Back command (bottom)
See also
“About the stacking order” on page 282
To release or expand a blended object
Releasing a blended object removes the new objects and restores the original objects. Expanding a blended object
divides the blend into distinct objects, which you can edit individually like any object.
1
Select the blended object.
2
Do one of the following:
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Choose Object > Blend > Release.
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Choose Object > Blend > Expand.
Reshaping objects with effects
Reshaping objects with effects
Using effects is a convenient way to reshape objects without making permanent changes to their underlying
geometry. Effects are live, which means that you can modify or remove the effect at any time.