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  1. Allow us to convert all points of shape.

    Why does selecting all the points of a shape suddenly mean you can't convert them to smooth or corner? You should be able to convert them--however you wish--with all the points selected.

    2 votes
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  2. Placing via Bridge instead of Windows Explorer

    When I click on File >> Place, I'd like to be able to place directly from Bridge and not from Windows Explorer

    2 votes
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  3. Paragraph creation threshold with text tool

    I'm constantly creating tiny little paragraph containers when I intend to create a single line of text. To prevent this, implement a threshold of mouse movement (or dragging) within which a single line of text can be created. For instance, if I click and accidentally drag across 5 pixels, there should be a reasonable assumption I want a single line of text. There's little chance any of us want to create a 10x10-pixel paragraph container. And if we did, we'd understand that, in order to create a paragraph, we have to create one above the threshold width, then resize it.

    2 votes
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  4. "Multiple Record Layout" data merge feature.

    I love the "Multiple Record Layout" data merge feature in InDesign. However my merged documents are often opened in Illustrator by the end user to make changes. Currently my client wants a full vector file for laser cutting shapes with custom etched names. They do not translate well with strokes becoming their own object and lines of text disconnecting. The idea to data merge 200+ names in IN makes perfect sense, but in this case the client asked they be done in AI and each name and custom info needs to be brought in by hand manually one name at…

    2 votes
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  5. Allow to set a color for a gradient stop using Color Picker

    Picking colors or changing colors in Illustrator has always been a pain compared to Photoshop and I'm not sure why. When I want to choose a color for a gradient or in the color panel in general, why can I not open the color picker and move the slider around on the big square to actively change colors and see the colors change in real time? This frustration often makes me want to switch from using Adobe products.

    4 votes
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  6. Improved Type on a Path

    Type on a Path still is and always has been difficult to align. Trying to find the little cursors that allow you to adjust the end , middle, and begin points to move type around is difficult as they are so small and finicky and even blend in with the bounding box guides of the path. Having a clearer, easier way to move the type on path would be extremely helpful to everyone. I have even heard professionals teaching classes on Skillshare complain about this issue.

    3 votes
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  7. Clipping path in JPEG image file works in placement

    A JPEG file can include clipping path. This clipping path works well when placed in InDesign. However, Illustrator ignores this clipping path.

    If clipping path in JPEG works in placement, the user will be more creative.

    36 votes
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  8. Pushing Fresco projects to Illustrator retains the layers, but does not bring any of the color palette

    Illustrator should create a swatch for every color used in a Fresco project that is imported.

    2 votes
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  9. Copy and paste at pre selected place in group shape hierarchy

    When did this change… I am 100% sure in the past when trying to paste a shape within the layered structure of a grouped set of objects.
    Prior to pasting you could (A) Direct select, or maybe even double-click isolate a place in that layered grouping of shapes to specify where you want your newly pasted shape to go.
    Before I could copy, hit (A), click an object with Direct Selection tool, and then when I hit Ctrl-F... or V… the pasted object/shape would sit on top of previously selected shape in that layered hierarchy.
    Now, there’s no recognition... or…

    1 vote
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  10. Numbered/Label elements in document

    Could we get the ability to populate the document/artboard with labels for each element? When working with clients remotely, it might be nice to be able to have the program populate labels for each element/solid/etc within the document/artboard, that way the artist and client can refer to each item vs talking about this leaf/note/cloud/etc . Specifically if there are multiples of the same shape within the document. Easier communication and presentation. Thanks!

    2 votes
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  11. Movie Clip symbol?

    When a Symbol is created, it defaults to 'Movie Clip'.
    Is that a legacy from the Flash era?

    1 vote
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  12. Alt Drag to Duplicate Color Swatch

    Is fast and intuitive in the Ai environment.

    2 votes
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  13. Please print "User Guides" books again. You do not need to constantly update them:

    Physical "User Guide" books were far more quicker and easier to use to get answers to questions on how to use Adobe Illustrator. The book form could come out ever two years at most, including new updates, when it reaches a certain amount of pages, start a new volume. If you already have this online, or in a PDF format, please let me know where I can find it on your website and if you do have it online, does it have an "index" to look items up? Or just a search window? Thank you.

    2 votes
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  14. Add a big collection of math symbol fonts in Adobe Illustrator

    1 vote
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  15. jpg saved in each color seperation

    Can we save jpg in each color separation. because we can only see the separation in print preview but we can not save the jpg in each color.

    1 vote
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  16. XMP Meta Data、MM:Historyの機能改善

    現在、IllustratorではXMPメタデータ上のHistoryの記述が最大で２個となっていて、初回保存時に１つ目、別名で保存時に２つ目が記述され、以降、別名で保存によるファイル派生が生じた時に２つ目のHistoryが更新される仕様になっています。
    Photoshopでは、このHistoryの項目に保存履歴だけではなくconvertやderived等の主要な編集イベントの情報も記述されます。InDesignにおいても保存イベントは詳細に記述され履歴の確認が可能になっています。
    Illustratorにおいても、もう少し細かく履歴情報の記述を行っていただきたい。

    以下に各サンプルを挙げておきます。
    ※Photoshop
    ＜xmpMM:History＞
    ＜rdf:Seq＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞saved＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:fa197c48-1372-49d9-8ae1-f5cc273d4aae＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2019-01-25T20:48:06+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (Macintosh)＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜stEvt:changed＞/＜/stEvt:changed＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞converted＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:parameters＞from image/jpeg to application/vnd.adobe.photoshop＜/stEvt:parameters＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞derived＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:parameters＞converted from image/jpeg to application/vnd.adobe.photoshop＜/stEvt:parameters＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞saved＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:779a3d47-4ae6-4b0e-be0b-b1a7f2ee5007＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2019-01-25T20:48:06+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (Macintosh)＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜stEvt:changed＞/＜/stEvt:changed＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞saved＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:f343692b-df77-40bb-8ee4-6fefc6341435＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2019-06-05T21:28:08+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (Macintosh)＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜stEvt:changed＞/＜/stEvt:changed＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜/rdf:Seq＞
    ＜/xmpMM:History＞

    保存以外の様々なイベントが記述され確認が可能です。

    ※InDesign
    ＜xmpMM:History＞
    ＜rdf:Seq＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞created＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:FC7BA4FD42206811822A93784E262F37＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2012-05-11T15:56:45+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe InDesign 7.0＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞saved＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:CEC84C1347206811822A93784E262F37＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2012-05-11T16:26+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe InDesign 7.0＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜stEvt:changed＞/;/metadata＜/stEvt:changed＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ・
    ・
    ・
    ＜rdf:li rdf:parseType="Resource"＞
    ＜stEvt:action＞saved＜/stEvt:action＞
    ＜stEvt:instanceID＞xmp.iid:3aa516e9-6e10-4d30-8213-1d01b5e0c6e8＜/stEvt:instanceID＞
    ＜stEvt:when＞2021-05-18T19:03:52+09:00＜/stEvt:when＞
    ＜stEvt:softwareAgent＞Adobe InDesign 16.1 (Macintosh)＜/stEvt:softwareAgent＞
    ＜stEvt:changed＞/metadata＜/stEvt:changed＞
    ＜/rdf:li＞
    ＜rdf:li…

    9 votes
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  17. Update Artboard templates!

    If you present us such a panel at the entrance, we will not need to memorize the template size in our social media works.

    3 votes
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  18. Could the Width Tool scale Pattern Brush tiles proportionately instead of squeezing them down distortingly?

    Greetings!

    I'm not sure, if this feature is already there (would be grateful for a response if it already is!). I googled, didn't find anything. It's also too many keywords...

    So. The width tool can varyingly alter the width of a stroke to which a pattern brush is applied to. What I have been struggling with, is that, the width tool only squeezes the pattern tiles perpendicular to the spine of the stroke, and thus distorting the proportions and original composition of the pattern tile itself.

    Is there a way to perhaps, distort the tiles in a manner that they…

    6 votes
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  19. 「カンバスを左右／上下に反転」機能の追加も希望します。

    1.説明
    今回のベータ版ではビュー回転機能がつきとても嬉しいです。可能ならPhotoshop同様に「カンバスを左右／上下に反転」機能の追加も希望します。

    1. 機能のメリット 鉛筆ツールとペンタブレットでフリーハンドでベジェを描く際に反転機能があることで手首のスナップを活かしやすい向きで描画ができ、ストロークを活かしてより良いイラストが描けます。
    2 votes
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  20. I want to cancel my subscription but adobe cancellation link isnot supporting please help me with it

    1 vote
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