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  1. On macOS add native fullscreen mode and Easier Window Tiling as introduced with Sequoia

    On macOS add native fullscreen mode and Easier Window Tiling as introduced with Sequoia

    1 vote
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  2. Allow Live Paint selection to have complex appearance

    Using Live Paint Selection Tool, we can choose sections of the Live Paint objects, areas and segments of contours, assigning fills and color to them.

    But what we can assign is rather basic (the same as for live characters, and the related request about the same deal is here: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/46545787)
    We can’t assign a brush, change order of appearance attributes, add a second fill and offset it, assign any effect to it, distort or roughen — only fill under stroke, no stroke alignment (even though the panel lies it can be done), no arrowheads... at least dash count as…

    2 votes
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  3. Add an option to customize the strikethrough or underlined text

    How is it possible that there are still no options to customize the strikethrough or underlined text???
    On the internet I found posts and requests dating back even 10 years ago??? O.O

    5 votes
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  4. Variable Width point distribution advanced controls

    The standard distribution of the width points and number of width points needs a toggle to advanced controls where the width points can be locked to (or between specified) anchor points on the path.
    I hypothesize that this would fix the glitch where the movement, addition or subtraction of anchor points throws the width distribution out of wack.

    • Would also like to see more pronounced the location of all width points when the path is selected instead of fumbling along the path; perhaps secondary color to standard layer color.

    • Within the "Width Point Edit" dialogue, buttons to advance…

    3 votes
    1 comment  ·  Strokes  ·  Admin →
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  5. Adobe Please Update Image Trace

    Totally understand the business aspects of focusing on tools which have the most users. However Image Trace appears stuck in a time warp, and not moving forward. May be stretching but with the AI, ML tools Image Trace should be far more capable than the current form. The inability to distinguish lines in an image is of concern. You should be able to draw more interest to take raster drawings to the next level with Illustrator. Has been almost 24 years when this was released. Definitely time to take to the next level.

    6 votes
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  6. More precision options for Dimension Tool

    Please add: 0"-0 1/8" & 0"-0 1/16" to Unit precision. I really need 3/8", 5/8", 7/8"...

    9 votes
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  7. Allow merging global and non-global colors

    Please make it possible to merge non-global swatches with global and vice versa. It would greatly help tidy up submissions for printing.

    2 votes
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  8. フォントのアウトラインのショートカットを直してください

    フォントのアウトラインのショートカットが効かなくなりました。
    Shift+ctrl+o を入力すると、右上に「FPS フレーム時間 GPUの使用率」というウィンドウが出るようになりました。

    ウィンドウズ10proです

    早急にご対応お願いいたします

    1 vote
    1 comment  ·  Other...  ·  Admin →
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  9. Change how lock and hide work

    Сan you adjust how hiding layers vs locking layers works?

    Lock should prevent edits of any kind.

    Hide should allow edits if the master group or layer are adjusted.

    Example: Character Animator makes us hide Illustrator layers for various poses, mouths, etc. All the mouths are in a head group. If I move a head group with hidden layers, those layers don't move with the group. They should move. They should just not be seen while doing it because they are not locked.

    If hide works this way, can you explain the difference between lock and hide?

    I find this…

    1 vote
    1 comment  ·  Layers  ·  Admin →
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  10. 「テキストからベクター生成」にレイヤーオブションを加えてください

    背景と上に乗るキャラクター等をレイヤー分けできるような仕組みを追加してください。
    たとえば、

    「下のレイヤー:波の穏やかな白い砂浜のビーチ、上のレイヤー:じゃれ合う2匹の子犬」

    というようにプロンプトに記述したレイヤー構成に従って生成されるようになると格段に使い勝手が良くなると思います。

    5 votes
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  11. Bleed 5 mm

    Buenas tardes, mi sugerencia es que por default al guardar un pdf el illustrator y el indesign, venga con 5 mm de sangrado en lugar de 0 (cero). Trabajo en preimpresión y el error mas común de los clientes es que envian los pdfs sin sangrado lo cual implica tener que volver a editar el archivo cuando se podria evitar si por default el bleed vendria activado en 5 mm

    2 votes
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  12. Live Free Distort

    I would like to see the "Free Distort" effect be extended to work on the actual object, not going through a tiny dialog box that feels like I'm trying to apply it to a postage stamp. It's really difficult to apply a distorted shape to a larger area when I am guessing if a 1-pixel move of a tiny handle is going to make a difference or not. It would be amazing if four independent handles were on the actual art and allow me to move the corners exactly to the spot I want to place them at. It's a…

    10 votes
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  13. Old Dogs New Tricks - "Stop modernizing mode" or "stop teaching new things mode"

    I've been using Illustrator since the 1990s and can use tools with my eyes closed and with keyboard commands like second nature. What trips me up every time I use it these days is it is constantly changing with little tweaks and updates! Insessant tool tips to teach me how to use the most basic of tool features!

    Can I please have a feature to
    1. Turn off tool tip prompts and teaching features
    2. Turn on 1990s mode or 2000s mode or 2010s mode makes the tools organize and perform as previous feature sets.

    2 votes
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  14. Allow to set up Viewing options for PDF exported, like InDesign does

    Do you think we could have Viewing options added as implemented in InDesign?

    4 votes
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  15. Pick gradients from images using Eyedropper tool

    An Eyedropper enhancement to automatically recognise and sample color gradients from images.

    1 vote
    2 comments  ·  Gradients  ·  Admin →
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  16. Paint an Image Map for Defining Complexity in Image Trace Function

    Feature Request: Paint an Image Map for Defining Complexity in Image Trace Function
    Description:
    I would like to request a feature enhancement for Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace function. This enhancement involves the ability to paint an image map that defines the complexity of the vector result. This feature would allow users to have more control over the detail and precision of different areas within an image when using the Image Trace tool.

    Proposed Functionality:
    Image Map Tool:

    Introduce a new tool that allows users to paint directly onto the image, creating a map that indicates areas of different complexity.
    Users…

    3 votes
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  17. Add an option to allow to snap to and by linked art, a similar one to Snap to Glyphs option

    Could it be possible to get some help to align to a graphic imported? Something like "Snap to Glyph"?
    It could help a lot to work precisely, without "embedding" the placed artwork...

    Originally by Jean-Michel Le Goff

    8 votes
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  18. Selective Vectorize: Vectorize specific parts of an image with Image Trace

    Vectorize specific parts of an image using this Selective Vectorize tool. It allows users to explicitly ignore certain parts of the image by marking only the required parts.

    3 votes
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    Dear Users,

    Introducing Selective Vectorization in Image Trace: Introducing the capability to selectively trace objects from a Raster Image. To use this capability:

    1. Select the selective vectorization tool from Image Trace Panel
    2. Hover over the Embedded Image, it will annotate the selected regions
    3. Use Up/Down arrow key to adjust the selected regions
    4. Clicking will select that part of image
    5. Use Shift key user can add to selection
    6. Use Option/Alt key to remove a selection
    7. Trace the Image

    Note: Selective Vectorization only works on embedded images.

    Known Issue: Annotation might appear incorrect when Image is scaled after place and embed.

    Is this technology useful in your workflow? 

    Please try it out in BETA and let us know your feedback.

  19. Add a Text to Speech Feature for those with Dyslexia or other handicaps.

    Include in the Illustrator and other Adobe application features the accomodation of Text To Speech. That way when people who are dyslexic or have another handicap may be having a hard time, when you are able to have the computer read the directions of tutorials, etc to you.

    1 vote
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  20. Add project canvas feature (as in Fresco)

    As a graphic recorder I need to project my work live for audiences on big screens. i would love to have an option to showcase just the canvas screen (no tools and button clicks) while projecting.

    1 vote
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