Make Envelope Distort to ignore the clipped part of a clipping group
I would like it to be possible to perform an envelope distort operation so that only what is in the clipping is taken into account in the calculation of object bending. At the moment, if I have, for example, objects (like circle) in a clipping rectangle and I use the "Make with Mesh" or "Make with Top Object" option to bend the whole thing to a different shape, the bend sizes are not only limited to the clipping but to all objects that are not visible and hidden under the clipping, causing it to be badly deformed. It would be wonderful if Envelope Distort would only bend what is visible in the clipping and not outside it. If something like this could be introduced it would have a hugely positive impact on the file preparation process for the whole company I work for (packaging).
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Andy
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It's quite funny that using patterns in the envelope gives a better effect than clipping. It's riskier when working with packaging - yes, but a patterned object doesn't 'push out' warping as badly as clipping does. This despite the fact, that patterns have hidden objects in them - outside the visible area, which can then be seen after expanding the envelope.
Nevertheless, due to the more difficult control of the pattern object, the only thing left is to 'trim' the objects physically into the clipping framework.
This is a pity, as it would bring Adobe closer to more professional tools like ESKO or PACKZ.