581 results found

1. Rotate bounding box only

   It’s similar to a request to do it on iPad I made: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/931888/suggestions/46244521

   Ditto.
   Ai should give us a mode to freely rotate the bounding box the way we need, to zero or any angle.
   There should be a way to quickly align it to a chosen straight segment or even a point.

   Affinity Designer has a feature that can be used for this purpose, Select > Cycle / Set Selection Box — even though it doesn’t exactly does the same thing.
   There are also two plugin methods to achieve this in Ai today:
   1. ToolShed plugin by Graffix: https://rj-graffix.com/product/toolshed/ (it introduces a separate tool for transforming, to avoid dealing with Ai’s bugged accumulated rotation — the tool allows to 'visually set the bounding box angle in order to stretch the art along any angle you choose')
   2. Bounding Box Tool by Totallypic: https://totallypic.com/digital-downloads/categories/plugins (not sure though it’s still available separately now, the developer intended to include it in their larger IllustKit plugin)

   It’s similar to a request to do it on iPad I made: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/931888/suggestions/46244521

   Ditto.
   Ai should give us a mode to freely rotate the bounding box the way we need, to zero or any angle.
   There should be a way to quickly align it to a chosen straight segment or even a point.

   Affinity Designer has a feature that can be used for this purpose, Select > Cycle / Set Selection Box — even though it doesn’t exactly does the same thing.
   There are also two plugin methods to achieve this in Ai today:
   1. ToolShed plugin by Graffix: https://rj-graffix.com/product/toolshed/… more

   5 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

2. Swap values in Transform / Move

   Surprised this software still doesn't have a simple toggle arrow button in it's Transform menus.

   Like, swiping values between the Horizontal and Vertical planes with the Move tool.

   Seems like an easy addition!

   2 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   Need More Info  ·  1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

3. Allow to select Dimension Text

   The numbers displayed by the new Dimension Line Tool should be copyable and editable. Thus we will be able to easily use them in calculations of the golden ratio and edit the length of the line when needed.

   3 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

4. Dimension Tool option that creates appropriate size lines, arrows, text, based on the art measured

   I work within a wide range of sizes, from very small to very large. 9 times out of 10 I'll go to use the dimension tool and find that the lines, arrows, text, etc. are far too large or small. I'll then go through the tedious process of deleting the dimensions, taking a wild guess that the new input sizes will do the trick, and try again. I like all the detailed controls and don't wish for them to go away, but I'd love the option for a more intuitive sizing result based upon whatever I'm measuring. for example, if I'm measuring a five inch shape, it should know not to use a 12 pt or 120 pt font, but something more fitting, like 40 pt. Maybe there could be a checkbox within the setting for "intuitive sizing".

   I work within a wide range of sizes, from very small to very large. 9 times out of 10 I'll go to use the dimension tool and find that the lines, arrows, text, etc. are far too large or small. I'll then go through the tedious process of deleting the dimensions, taking a wild guess that the new input sizes will do the trick, and try again. I like all the detailed controls and don't wish for them to go away, but I'd love the option for a more intuitive sizing result based upon whatever I'm measuring. for example, if… more

   3 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

5. Path Eraser tool option to keep the path closed

   Maybe while holding Opt/Alt, could be a good way to do it.

   I often use the Pencil tool, especially Smooth option while holding Opt/Alt, to clean points when there are too many of them and it works well on curves but not on straight lines (they become wavy).
   Sometimes I use the Path Eraser tool, but as its name tells it, it erases the path and then I have to select points and Ctrl+J to join. I just want an option to give us the choice to keep the path closed or not. It would require many less steps to clean an illustration than making a selection of the points i want to clean and use simplify or smooth tool after isolating the object when there are many object close.

   Maybe while holding Opt/Alt, could be a good way to do it.

   I often use the Pencil tool, especially Smooth option while holding Opt/Alt, to clean points when there are too many of them and it works well on curves but not on straight lines (they become wavy).
   Sometimes I use the Path Eraser tool, but as its name tells it, it erases the path and then I have to select points and Ctrl+J to join. I just want an option to give us the choice to keep the path closed or not. It would require many less steps to… more

   1 vote

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   Need More Info  ·  1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

6. Always Scale Proportionally when Shift Constraint is held using the Scale tool

   Holding SHIFT to constrain scaling proportionally should always constrain as long as shift is held.

   Using the Scale tool (s) if you hold shift and scale, you need to stay close to a 45 degree path when dragging in order to keep the proportions locked. Illustrator EASILY unlocks the proportionate scaling when the users deviates a small amount from 45 degrees. It's very easy to do as a user and the amounts can be small depending on the degree the user moves. So it's very very easy to accidentally scale something to almost proportional size such as w:100% h: 92% while the SHIFT key is being held.
   I wish holding SHIFT would simple lock proportions regardless of the angle I choose to drag. If I wanted freeform then I should be able to release SHIFT or not use at all.

   Holding SHIFT to constrain scaling proportionally should always constrain as long as shift is held.

   Using the Scale tool (s) if you hold shift and scale, you need to stay close to a 45 degree path when dragging in order to keep the proportions locked. Illustrator EASILY unlocks the proportionate scaling when the users deviates a small amount from 45 degrees. It's very easy to do as a user and the amounts can be small depending on the degree the user moves. So it's very very easy to accidentally scale something to almost proportional size such as w:100% h: 92%… more

   2 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

7. Add advanced toolbar customization – icon direction, shape, and layout

   I’m a long-time Illustrator user, and I’d love to see more customization options for the toolbar.

   Specifically, please consider allowing:
   1. Icon direction control (e.g., flipping the Pen Tool from "/" to "\")
   2. Alternate icon shapes (simple, minimal, or text-based modes)
   3. Full customization of toolbar layout, size, and colors
   4. Save/load toolbar presets for different workflows

   This would help users with visual sensitivities or those who prefer ergonomic workspaces. It can also enhance accessibility for neurodivergent users. Thank you!

   2 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

8. A 'scale object' switch next to 'scale corners' and 'scale strokes & effects'.

   Sometimes I want to scale just an object's strokes and effects without scaling the object - for example, if I've got an 'iris' graphic style that combines multiple fills and strokes to create a stylized iris of an eye, that I created for one size of eye, and would like to use for a closeup drawing.

   Currently I would have to do something like this:

   1. draw a path with the 'iris' style, realize it's designed for a very different scale
   2. turn on scale strokes & effects
   3. rescale the path to be larger
   4. turn off scale strokes & effects
   5. rescale the path back down to roughly its original size
   6. maybe go back to step 2 if the size needs further adjustment
   7. maybe redefine the style or define a new one with a name like "iris closeup" so I don't have to do this again

   I would like to be able to do this instead:

   1. draw a path with the 'iris' style, realize it's designed for a very different scale
   2. turn on scale strokes & effects, turn off scale object
   3. rescale just the strokes & effects, maybe fiddle with the scale a few times until I get it right
   4. maybe redefine the style or define a new one with a name like "iris closeup" so I don't have to do this again

   ---

   Possibly it would be a good idea to make it impossible to have all of the scale object/corners/strokes & effects off at once; I would suggest that 'scale object' should be the one that comes onn when you try to turn them all off at once.

   ---

   It might also be nice to add the ability to hold down some key or another while scaling to toggle scaling objects/corners/strokes & effects, similar to the way holding down ~ lets you toggle the state of the 'transform patterns' switch with some transformation tools. Offhand I would say this ability belongs on the Scale tool, dragging the handles of the Free Transform too, and on the handles of the Bounding Boxes; I am making this list because the Free Transform and Bounding Box still don't understand the ~ key to toggle pattern transformation after many years of existance...

   Sometimes I want to scale just an object's strokes and effects without scaling the object - for example, if I've got an 'iris' graphic style that combines multiple fills and strokes to create a stylized iris of an eye, that I created for one size of eye, and would like to use for a closeup drawing.

   Currently I would have to do something like this:

   1. draw a path with the 'iris' style, realize it's designed for a very different scale
   2. turn on scale strokes & effects
   3. rescale the path to be larger
   4. turn off scale strokes & effects
   5. rescale the… more
   3 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   3 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

9. Image Trace needs 'Simplify' option we can disable

   Image Trace is still not functioning properly. The 'Simplify' feature is still missing. Forcing Simplify should not be allowed.

   •  

   6 votes

   Vote Vote Vote Vote

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Vote

   We’ll send you updates on this idea

   4 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   How important is this to you?

   Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

   We're glad you're here

   Please sign in to leave feedback

   Signed in as (Sign out)

   Close

   Close

   Submit Rating

10. Add a Color Picker button in the Recolor Artwork dialog

    I would request the team to consider it, kindly add a Color Picker button in the Recolor Artwork dialog, as it is essential — every time colors cannot be added into library. A color picker helps when designing with a self made color group.

    •  

    2 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    3 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

11. Dimensions, auto select after creation

    I find that i am always needing to change the defaults when using the Dimension tool, as frames of reference change from project to project.

    I have started to develop a workflow where I'll just select the created dimension to adjust the text and line in Properties panel.

    What would be more useful would be if the dimension was automatically selected after created, same behavior as most tools in Ai have, like crating a shape or a text.

    The tool does not seem to pay any attention to what is selected when you are creating measurements, but if there is some reasoning for the current behavior, It would be good if you could use a modifier key while creating measurement that selected it as it's created.

    I find that i am always needing to change the defaults when using the Dimension tool, as frames of reference change from project to project.

    I have started to develop a workflow where I'll just select the created dimension to adjust the text and line in Properties panel.

    What would be more useful would be if the dimension was automatically selected after created, same behavior as most tools in Ai have, like crating a shape or a text.

    The tool does not seem to pay any attention to what is selected when you are creating measurements, but if there is… more

    2 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

12. Free Transform Tool - Free Perspective & Free Distort should be there own tools with short cut.

    Free Perspective & Free Distort should be there own tools with shortcuts (or that we can make custom shortcuts for), or a way to quickly filter through by hitting a key to get to the option needed (ie you hit E to bring up free transform, then hit E to select alt options like Free Perspective & Free Distort) having to scroll over to a tiny panel to select which I want to use is time that could be saved. I know the panel floats, but having to open Free Transform then move the panel near what I need, then if I use it later it's now in the way so I have to move it again. It's just a lot of a added hassle. I think it might be better that they are their own tolls like with Shear, Skew, Rotate etc. The holding shift just as with the other tools constrains proportions so that extra click is also probably not needed. To sum I think it would be great if we had a Free Transform, Free Perspective, & Free Distort as individual tools instead of the latter two being only in a panel widget connected to the Free Transform tool. Thank you.

    Free Perspective & Free Distort should be there own tools with shortcuts (or that we can make custom shortcuts for), or a way to quickly filter through by hitting a key to get to the option needed (ie you hit E to bring up free transform, then hit E to select alt options like Free Perspective & Free Distort) having to scroll over to a tiny panel to select which I want to use is time that could be saved. I know the panel floats, but having to open Free Transform then move the panel near what I need, then… more

    2 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

13. Pen tool work flow

    I use several Adobe products and the Pen tool’s work flow in Illustrator is terrible. A lot of functionality is separated into several different tools that could all be wrapped together into one beautiful tool. The Pen tool’s work flow within Photoshop works so much better! (Make a line, Add or subtract anchor points, Add or break curves, move an anchor point, move a line, rotate a selection of anchor points.) You can do all of this with the Photoshop version of the pen tool as one tools work flow. Within Illustrator you have to switch between a different tool to do every step of the process, adding a bunch of unnecessary steps just to do one simple task. Why do I need to switch do a different tool to break the curve? Having to press Shift+C should not be a thing. ALL IN ONE PEN TOOL WORK FLOW PLEASE 🙏

    I use several Adobe products and the Pen tool’s work flow in Illustrator is terrible. A lot of functionality is separated into several different tools that could all be wrapped together into one beautiful tool. The Pen tool’s work flow within Photoshop works so much better! (Make a line, Add or subtract anchor points, Add or break curves, move an anchor point, move a line, rotate a selection of anchor points.) You can do all of this with the Photoshop version of the pen tool as one tools work flow. Within Illustrator you have to switch between a different tool… more

    1 vote

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    Need More Info  ·  1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

14. Problemas de Herramientas de Selección, Distrosión, Entre otras.

    He usado Affinity Designers 2, Por temas empresariales comence a trabajar con Adobe illustrator... Encontre tantas herramientas que estan defasadas y no evolucionan..

    Primero:
    La Herramientas de seleccion debería por si sola tambien trabajar con la distorción del objeto y no requerir una herramienta adicional para distorcionar, dejen el orgullo y aprendan de las novedades a de affinity y apliquenlas en adobe.

    Herramienta de Reflejo...
    No es más facil tener un botor de reflejo en la parte superior o en el menu de propiedades?
    Les explico, en affinity solo presionas un boton y puf, reflejo, tanto horizontal como vertical, y tambien la rotaciones... MUY UTIL Y RAPIDO.
    Piensan que seleccionar la herramienta... dar click como se hará el reflejo... y luego dar aceptar.... Affinity lo resolvio bastante rapido... botones especificos para cada acción puntual.... Creo que pagando una mensualidad, minimo merecemos aplicaciones mas intuitivas..

    Herramienta de Desplazamiento...
    No es mas facil una herramienta a selecionar y que uno libremente vaya desplazando el contorno en tiempo real?
    por que AI no funciona en tiempo real cuando vamos a configurar alguna herramienta?

    Herramienta de degradado en los textos..
    Al momento de crear un texto por primera vez e intentar colocarle un degradado con la herramienta... no funciona... porque? simple, para que funcione debes irte al panel de apariencia y crear un color para el texto y luego aplicar el degradado... entonces pregunto yo ¿Acaso el objeto no debería venir con un color por default? Repito, usen affinity y copien las cosa buenas, apliquenla a AI, la gente se los agradecerá.

    Herramienta de Transparencia?
    Creen que es más facil: seleccionar un objeto, aplicarle un degradado, luego poner los dos colores iguales, luego aplicar mas transparencia a un color que a otro, para crear el efecto de que el objeto es transaprente... a.. Selecionar la herramienta "transparencia" que no existe, deslizar sobre el objeto seleccionado y voala! transparencia al instante.... No debe ser tan dificil para adobe...

    Herramienta de texto...
    Mientra colocas el texto en la mesa de trabajo, tienes que irte al panel de opciones de texto para agradar dicho texto.... SE PIERDE TIEMPO.

    no es mejor dar click, arrastrar y el texto se agrande?

    ¿Por que no prueban affinity y copian un par de funciones?
    Creanme que no se arrepentirán.

    Otra cosa... comiencen a simplificar las herramientan, hay demasiadas que se notan repetitivas.

    Saludos! espero mis sugerencias sean tomadas en cuenta, por que sinceramente, illustrator esta apareciendo el freehand de hace unos años atras.... en vez de mejorar su interfaz y hacerla mas amigable, le mete mas y mas herramientas dispersadas por todo el programa.

    He usado Affinity Designers 2, Por temas empresariales comence a trabajar con Adobe illustrator... Encontre tantas herramientas que estan defasadas y no evolucionan..

    Primero:
    La Herramientas de seleccion debería por si sola tambien trabajar con la distorción del objeto y no requerir una herramienta adicional para distorcionar, dejen el orgullo y aprendan de las novedades a de affinity y apliquenlas en adobe.

    Herramienta de Reflejo...
    No es más facil tener un botor de reflejo en la parte superior o en el menu de propiedades?
    Les explico, en affinity solo presionas un boton y puf, reflejo, tanto horizontal como vertical, y… more

    • 

    2 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

15. Make the Effect Roughen a tool from the toolbar

    Please make the Effect "Roughen" an actual tool, accessible from the toolbar. Here is the icon for the concept tool below.

    •  

    1 vote

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    6 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

16. Add Biology & Scientific Diagram Tools for Easy Cell and Medical Illustrations

    As an illustrator specializing in biology, microbiology, and scientific educational diagrams, I often find it time-consuming and challenging to create natural-looking cells, organelles, biological textures, and clean labels within Adobe Illustrator. To improve workflow and accuracy, I propose that Adobe adds a dedicated set of toolbar tools designed specifically for biological and scientific illustrations, focusing on ease of use, organic shapes, and diagramming features.

    Suggested Tools Include:

    Organic Blob Tool: Create irregular, smooth cell shapes with adjustable wobble and roundness.

    Cell Chain Tool: Draw linked cells or bacteria chains with customizable spacing and size.

    Pseudopod Tool: Add flowing, arm-like extensions for visualizing amoebas or cellular movement.

    Membrane Ripple Tool: Generate subtle wavy edges to mimic membranes or cell walls.

    Cell Texture Fill Tool: Fill cells with natural biological textures like cytoplasm or granules.

    Nucleus Tool: Easily place nuclei or organelles centered inside cells.

    Cilia Brush Tool: Paint fine hair-like cilia or flagella projections from edges.

    Cross Section Tool: Draw dashed sectional lines with arrows and labels for anatomy diagrams.

    Label Connector Tool: Create snapping leader lines with easy label placement for diagrams.

    Microscope View Tool: Apply circular magnification overlays with blur outside for micrographs.

    Force Vector Tool: Draw arrows representing flows or directional forces scaled by magnitude.

    Data Plot Brush: Sketch rough graphs that snap cleanly to axis-aligned charts.

    Molecular Cluster Tool: Generate clusters of atoms or molecules with bonded shapes.

    Field Line Tool: Illustrate magnetic, electric, or fluid flow lines around objects smoothly.

    Radiation Emission Tool: Show particle or wave emissions radiating from points.

    Circuit Path Tool: Draw technical flow lines with snap-to-grid elbows for pathways.

    Axis Label Tool: Quickly create labeled graph axes with ticks and units.

    Tissue Matrix Tool: Fill areas with fibrous or mesh-like biological textures.

    Vein & Branch Tool: Create branching structures like veins, roots, or neural networks with adjustable density and angles.

    Specimen Label Tool: Add smart snapping labels with leader lines for specimens or cell parts.

    Benefits:

    Speeds up the creation of scientific and biological illustrations

    Reduces reliance on manual anchor editing or complicated plugins

    Enables clear, professional, and natural diagrams for education and publication

    Supports educators, researchers, and medical illustrators with specialized tools

    Please consider adding these toolbar tools to Illustrator to make it the go-to app for biological and scientific illustrations

    As an illustrator specializing in biology, microbiology, and scientific educational diagrams, I often find it time-consuming and challenging to create natural-looking cells, organelles, biological textures, and clean labels within Adobe Illustrator. To improve workflow and accuracy, I propose that Adobe adds a dedicated set of toolbar tools designed specifically for biological and scientific illustrations, focusing on ease of use, organic shapes, and diagramming features.

    Suggested Tools Include:

    Organic Blob Tool: Create irregular, smooth cell shapes with adjustable wobble and roundness.

    Cell Chain Tool: Draw linked cells or bacteria chains with customizable spacing and size.

    Pseudopod Tool: Add flowing, arm-like extensions… more

    3 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    10 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

17. Set Custom Scale based on artwork for Engineering Plans Measurements

    I need to add measurements for lighting layouts, outlets, smoke detectors and fans on electric plans. The current measurement tool has a custom option but it's difficult to figure out the scale when it's 1:98 or 1:49. Trial and error gets frustrating and it's not always 100% correct.

    **I need a way I could calibrate a custom scale like in CAD/Bluebeam. So, clicking two points and telling Illustrator that space between equals 4ft so it sets the scale for me. This would be more efficient. **

    I know there are other programs I could do this in but I don't have access to them at my job. We use illustrator for mostly everything in my department.

    I need to add measurements for lighting layouts, outlets, smoke detectors and fans on electric plans. The current measurement tool has a custom option but it's difficult to figure out the scale when it's 1:98 or 1:49. Trial and error gets frustrating and it's not always 100% correct.

    **I need a way I could calibrate a custom scale like in CAD/Bluebeam. So, clicking two points and telling Illustrator that space between equals 4ft so it sets the scale for me. This would be more efficient. **

    I know there are other programs I could do this in but I… more

    4 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

18. Add Units to Move Function

    It would be great if when using the MOVE feature we could switch between UNIT types (Inches, Pixels, Points, etc...). For example, often we want the file in inches but to move in points.

    2 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    1 comment  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

19. Perpendicular Line Tool to Path

    When I draw a line at any angle with the pen tool, I want to be able to draw a new line exactly perpendicular to that line. The name of the feature I want is "Perpendicular Line Tool". A tool that will ensure that the second line I draw is perpendicular to the first line when I draw a line in any direction, and will find and show me the 90 degree angle to each other. Please add, this should be a default feature in Adobe.

    4 votes

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    6 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating

20. I wish there were a guide window in the illustration showing where I am right now.

    It would be helpful if the illustration had a guide or indicator showing my current location.

    •  

    1 vote

    Vote Vote Vote Vote

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Vote

    We’ll send you updates on this idea

    0 comments  ·  Tools  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    How important is this to you?

    Not at all You must login first! Important You must login first! Critical You must login first!

    We're glad you're here

    Please sign in to leave feedback

    Signed in as (Sign out)

    Close

    Close

    Submit Rating
    Resolved (Comments Open)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Please check Window > Navigator