Variable font dumb question

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Hello,
Here is my dumb question regarding my first variable font. I have a request where I need to create a variable font with a custom axis, where characters are replaced by other vector shapes. I have created the axis, and set the masters, but exporting from v3 demo as variable, the variable slider does not work in AI 2020.
I have set the vectors to have the same number of points, and I have checked Correct Path Direction for all masters.

I guess I am missing something, but I dont know what…

Attached are the 2 shapes (master1 and master2)

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Do you want the left shape to smoothly morph into the right shape? Or should the shapes be swapped instantaneously? In the latter case, see the following tutorial:

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It might be a problem with Illustrator. Try the font in https://fontgauntlet.com or in the app FontGoggles.

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Thank you, yes exactly (smooth morph).

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Thank you, tried both. Looks that I need some work on shape morphing, but I dont know where to start…

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Then you need to make the shapes compatible. See the Multiple Masters tutorials.

Yes, do not rely on Adobe apps for testing variable fonts.

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Thank you very much. Will try and get back.