Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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Metadata enhancements for artboard to invidual file (save/export)
Wish - Metadata enhancements
1) Document level metadata to be exported and added when artboards are exported as individual files
2) Ability to add overrides at artboard level for metadata, which on export is carried forward into the individual files generatedScenario:
I often create a series of images by using arboards, as they are related and worked on as a mini-project (e.g. series of icons, part of online learning story-boards, series of progressive diagrams etc.). I export these for use by individual staff, who use graphics in PowerPoint, Word, LMS, InDesign projects etc.
Note: InDesign docs are converted to…15 votes -
Adding Rating file option to Save window
Please add option to rate file (1-5 stars) in file>save window to save time.
1 vote -
export files from draw/ipad to illustrator/imac of a different account to allow collaboration
I used to be able to copy drawings using the clipboard from my account to an iMac with a different account, but I am no longer able to do that and there is no other pathway to transfer the files.
1 vote -
Allow the option to disable FILE MENU...OPEN RECENT FILES. When WAN file server mounted on Macintosh desktop it will slow down Illustrator
Allow the option to disable FILE MENU...OPEN RECENT FILES
When a file server is mounted on the Macintosh desktop, it will slow down Illustrator considerably. Especially one on a wide area network.
1 vote -
Please enable the same live workflow that exists between Character Editor and Photoshop to Illustrator.
The live workflow between Character Editor and Photoshop is magical. I can make a small tweak without having to relaunch each program. However, if the original drawing originated in Illustrator, you have to manually convert it to a Photoshop file, then replace the file anytime you make a revision, and close and re-open the Photoshop file, and be very careful to say "Don't Save". While it's nice that I don't have to do those steps in Character Editor, I would much prefer to have all three work together. Especially because Photoshop isn't doing anything in this workflow. I am editing…
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Please restore the facility to see the version of Illustrator files!
It seems that in v 22.1 you have removed the facility to see the file version of an Illustrator file.
Please restore this ASAP!!! It is pretty well essential to my work.
The longer you delay, the greater the problem becomes for me.
Thank you
Rick
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Save Session
Sometimes when working on a project I'll have a few tabs open. I know I can save all the files in one spot and open them when needed but the ability to recall a set of tabs to open when needed would be great. That way I can shut down a full project, start a new one and then come back to the previous tabs when needed.
I'm thinking under File adding a prompt to "Save Session" > Name the session.
To open the session have it under File > Open Session
Sometimes I'll leave illustrator open with way to…
5 votes -
Export multiple Illustrator layers into Photoshop's PATH Palette, as multiple PATH layers, in one command
Instead of the current and ONLY way to bring a path from Illustrator to Photoshop (copy the layer in IL and paste it in PS, one by tedious one), how about an EXPORT IL LAYERS to PATHS PALETTE IN PS option in the dropdown? Or, if you can't do that, how about adding an option to save an IL file with a 'new' file extension (.pal?) which would open in PS with ALL the Illustrator layers intact, separate and distinct, AND STILL ALIGNED WITH EACH OTHER, in the Photoshop Paths Palette?
6 votes -
Export artboards from illustrator to a single, multi- artboard photoshop file
Export an illustrator file (with multiple artboards and layers) to photoshop (as a single, multi- artboard psd file).
Currently illustrator exports multiple, separate.psd files.
You then need to copy and paste from individual files into a multi- artboard .psd file.If the above idea is integrated, it would make bringing screen layouts into into xd for prototyping UIs much easier.
23 votes -
Retrieving an unsaved file
Enable an option to retrieve a file within a certain time period, that was closed but not saved. This would be useful when a file is closed in error. This happened to me and I lost a days work. Silly error but easily done as I had a swatch box obscuring the file tab and closed it by mistake. Unfortunately because I then tried to reopen the file, the snapshot in the data recovery file was the re opened unsaved version so I had lost all of the previous 4 hours work.
Therefore, if it was possible that AI could…5 votes -
Allow to set custom default Transparency Flattener Options settings when saving EPS
There is no way to tweak said default settings.
Even you create custom document profile from document with tweaked settings, it still come up as default-default when you try to save project, created from this profile.More on this here, for example:
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/245642515 votes -
Add "Crop Image Data to Frames" option to PDF Export (after first adding PDF Export).
InDesign can crop image data to frames, which can significantly shrink PDF files. Why is this long existing InDesign feature missing from Illustrator? Please add it. There is no excuse.
4 votes -
Open, import, save, and export .CGM files
Illustrator CC advertises compatibility with the Computer Graphics Metafile (.CGM) format.
While it gives me the option to open a .CGM file, all of the older .CGM files I work with throw an "unknown format" error when I try to open them.
I would also like an option to save .CGM files.
Illustrator should include these features.7 votes -
Remember save locations and export naming conventions on a per-file basis.
Currently, Illustrator does not remember where you saved your files last and always defaults to the folder that your source file is in. I would prefer if it were to remember export locations on a per-file basis.
Similarly, with Export for Screens, the prefix and suffix options should be part of the individual file's metadata, not set globally.
v 22.1, MacOS
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Make AI remember active layer and reselect it when file is opened
I have some templates, where working layer is not topmost (others are locked and/or hidden).
But AI always set focus on the topmost one when file is loaded. So when I or other people try to edit freshly opened/created file, they have have a message about lock/visibility.
Please make AI remember what layer is active when file is saved.20 votes -
Batching actions can't access files through Windows file shortcuts
If user has a folder with shortcuts to files in different folders and try to batch this folder, AI can't see files. It would be great if it could.
18 votes -
Import plt (hpgl) files
I want to import plt files directly in Illustrator.
Today I have to use an online converter or import the plt file using Front Design or even CorelDraw.
This file (.plt) is generated by the Audaces program.
No even the dxf file exported by Audaces is imported by Illustrator. The Illustrator only import the code instead.5 votes -
Add 'Flatten image' option to TIFF Export options
Every TIFF I export form AI has one layer inside, even when image is completely opaque. This bloats TIFF twice in size, and there is no option to NOT write alpha. I have to batch all my TIFFs to correct it.
Please, just add 'Flatten image' option to Export (you can set it unchecked by default to keep compatibility) that will convert layer to plain white background.31 votes -
Import later versions of dwg
I would love to see an update so that you can import later versions of dwg files than AutoCad 2007. Most of our clients are working in later versions so it has become a big problem for us not being able to import these files into Illustrator.
17 votes -
Adobe Illustrator CC is integrated with InVision Studio. When designing prototypes in Illustrator CC it can be exported directly to InVision
Adobe Illustrator CC is integrated with InVision Studio. When designing prototypes in Illustrator CC it can be exported directly to InVision Studio. Adobe Illustrator supports 100% technology from InVision Studio.
7 votes
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