Specifying the number of mesh lines
When you use the mesh tool to create a mesh object, two intersecting mesh lines are created for every mesh point you create. Before converting an object to a mesh object, you'll specify its number of mesh lines using the Create Gradient Mesh command.
1. | Select the selection tool (  ) in the toolbox, and click the black forewing on the butterfly to select it. |
2. | Choose Object > Create Gradient Mesh. |
3. | In the Create Gradient Mesh dialog box, select the Preview option to see the changes to the selected object without closing the dialog box. Type 3 in the Rows text box; press Leave the Columns set to 4 (the default) ... |
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