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Hi all,
I’m trying to generate 4 mm bleed around a complex shape that has:

One compound Thru-cut path (outer contour + multiple inner holes)
Mixed vector + raster artwork touching the edges
Artwork that needs bleed on both the outside AND all internal cutouts

My file structure:
All cut paths combined into one compound path (spot: Thru-cut)
Paths are closed
Ungrouped, no clipping masks
PDF attached for reference.

What I’ve tried in Action Lists:
Fix Bleed Along Contour
Mirror / Stretch bleed methods
Offset path + duplicate/extend workflows
Setting BleedBox afterwards

In every case PitStop does nothing.

Questions:
Can PitStop Pro generate contour bleed on outer + inner subpaths of a single compound path?
If so, what Action List steps or contour settings make it work?
Does this only work with mirror bleed, or is stretch/extend possible?

Any recommended file structure for reliable results?

Thanks for any advice — trying to determine if PitStop can do this or if I need to move bleed generation to another tool.

There is a standard Action List "Add Bleed on a Contour 3mm". You will have to edit it. The contour to which the bleed is added is selected based on a spot color in this Action List (other methods are possible) and Thru-cut is not in there. The Action will correctly handle outside and inside areas of compound paths.

Hi there,
Just to add a quick note, verify that all paths in your cut contour are fully closed.
If any segment is open, PitStop won’t be able to generate the bleed as expected. There is an existing Action List that can help close paths if needed.

Hope this help!