align stroke option grey out

[duceduc]

Hi guys. I have another issue and am and not sure what I am doing wrong. I've enclosed the file for another who wants to take a look at what I did so far. In this file, I have created two simple shapes(shown on the bottom of the layer panel) and used the 3d extrude and bevel to create my 3d shape. After which, I expand and delete the clipping mask and unite the inner circle. Ungroup so all I have left is just two shapes. Now I want to apply a 5pt stroke to the outer circle and align inside, but the option is grey out.

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[gwpriester]

Please attach your Zip file here and not to an external link. It's a security thing. I'm sure your link is innocent but you can never be too sure.

From what you describe, by creating an extrusion and bevel, you have created a bitmap to which you cannot add an outline, except around the outside of the rectangle containing the bitmap.

[mwenz]

duceduc,

with a zip file of your I file, I would first investigate using the appearance panel for the effects you are trying to achieve. Give it a whirl. If you get stuck again, attach the zip of the AI file.

Take care, Mike

[duceduc]

I tried to attach but it says my file exceed the limit. Not sure why. It is only 310kb. But it seems I got it fix. I click on the unite button, and I am able select the stroke option. I am not sure why I would need to unit a single object. A bug possible?

[mwenz]

Well, it comes down to whatever works...

Without the file both in the pre-expanded and post-expanded condition, I wouldn't know myself what was up.

Take care, Mike

[duceduc]

Well, it comes down to whatever works...

Without the file both in the pre-expanded and post-expanded condition, I wouldn't know myself what was up.

Take care, Mike

Here you go. I do like to know why. The object in question is the top larger circle.

[Black Panther]

In Pathfinder just click "Exclude" and you will have all align stroke options.
Note from Adobe help:
• Align Stroke To Center
• Align Stroke To Inside
• Align Stroke To Outside
Note: If you try to align paths that use different stroke alignments, the paths may not exactly align. Make sure the path alignment settings are the same if you need the edges to match up exactly when aligned.
BP

[duceduc]

In Pathfinder just click "Exclude" and you will have all align stroke options.
Note from Adobe help:
• Align Stroke To Center
• Align Stroke To Inside
• Align Stroke To Outside
Note: If you try to align paths that use different stroke alignments, the paths may not exactly align. Make sure the path alignment settings are the same if you need the edges to match up exactly when aligned.
BP

Thanks. Good to know for future reference.

[Black Panther]

Hi duceduc,
I have done the same Illy tutorial like you i hope it´s the same and i must say i had the same break point like you and cheating to made it complete. i really don´t know if this from the tut. it self, Illy version maybe or from us as users.
I work with version CS6. in your profile you have only AI but not which vesion?
Attached is the finished result what i have done.
BP

[duceduc]

black panther,

Yes, it seems to be right tut. I am using CS6 and have specify what version I have as well in my profile now.