Mobile app version of vmapp.org
Login or Join
Karen819

: Preparing "Extrude & Bevel" effects for export as SVG I used Illustrator's effect "Extrude & Bevel ..." on some svg-icons. Before exporting, I use "Object - Expand..." which results in many

@Karen819

Posted in: #AdobeIllustrator #Export #Svg

I used Illustrator's effect "Extrude & Bevel ..." on some svg-icons. Before exporting, I use "Object - Expand..." which results in many shapes on top of each other.

Usually you have to subtract the surfaces from each other, but I do not know why.

Is it really necessary to strip all surfaces from each other? If so, why? Or should I not use "Object - Expand..."?

10.01% popularity Vote Up Vote Down


Login to follow query

More posts by @Karen819

1 Comments

Sorted by latest first Latest Oldest Best

 

@Kevin459

It doesn't matter if objects overlap in an SVG. There is nothing in the format that says objects can't overlap. There is no need to subtract objects from each other for display in a web browser, unless you need it for some other reason you didn't mention.

Try it yourself and you will see. Create an SVG, then open it with your browser. Here's an example SVG made in Illustrator, from a Bevel and Extrude object, expanded appearance, and overlaid with multiple objects.

Expanding the appearance of a "Bevel and Extrude" effect is the only way to get it to work in an SVG. SVGs don't support Illustrator's native effects, only SVG effects.

10% popularity Vote Up Vote Down


Back to top | Use Dark Theme