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  1. Add a default option that lets you choose whether or not edges are shown.

    I print labels and we require proof approval from customers. This means the files I end up using ultimately get opened by at least 3 people. Any number of these people can save the files so that edges are hidden, however, on my end, I always want edges shown so I can better see where they are in relation to the white cut box (FXCUT) that's against the white background. I also maintain our proof templates, which, similarly, ends up being opened by multiple people.

    The idea I propose is that there be a global default setting for each iteration…

    3 votes
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  2. Right align Export destination folder path text on Export for Screens window

    My suggestion is to have the 'folder path' text be right aligned in the text box, to have the export destination be more accessible, instead of the root folders.

    Currently, I have to click into the folder path text box, then click + drag to see where my file will export to. This is cumbersome and unnecessary.

    3 votes
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  3. Add a floating info box for Color Picker and Guides

    When dragging a guide from the ruler, a floating info box with the coordinates would be very helpful.

    Same for the color picker - a floating color value box, in addition the Info panel that can be hidden when the tool is active.

    3 votes
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  4. Customizing any toolbar by right click on any empty space on it

    customizing any toolbar by right-clicking in an empty space as well as the three dots underneath any toolbar.
    Illustrator becomes popular for developers around the world and every day there is a new plugin to enhance working in Illustrator. but in some small resolution PC / Laptops when some plugins add new tools the toolbar becomes very tall and could not reach the (customize this toolbar) the three dots that arrange and customizing my tools.
    this feature will allow managing any numbers of tools as well as managing the toolbars itself. and it will improve the user experience related to…

    3 votes
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  5. Asset Export: Name assets after the layer they're on

    When adding objects to Asset Export, there should be an option to name the assets after the layer they're on. This would be particularly helpful when there are a large number of assets.

    3 votes
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  6. The order of the Undo history after executing the script is incorrect.

    I checked with macOS X Mojave, Illustrator24.3, and Yosemite, Illustrator CS6.

    Below is a sculpt to create a new document, create a rectangle, select and copy, paste and cut. Try it first.

    var doc = app.documents.add ();
    var rect = doc.pathItems.rectangle (0, 0, 50, 50);
    app.copy ();
    app.paste ();
    app.cut ();

    After execution, the user can undo it.
    The final process is "cut", but what appears in the menu is "undo paste".
    Let's cancel it again. The second thing that appears is "undo cut".
    Because of this, when you try to return to the pre-execution state, Illustrator almost always thinks…

    3 votes
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  7. Create link to external file/website

    Within text or via image, shape, etc insert link to external file or website

    3 votes
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  8. Opacity control via incremental change

    need the option to be able to bind incremental opacity levels to just 2 buttons(+ &- values)Example: pressing J to increase by a value of 1 or keeping it pressed to increased by a value of 1 every 0.2sec; and vice-versa for another key.
    Without needing to be hovering the opacity panel.

    3 votes
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  9. A standalone preset migration tool to allow for quicker setting migration and recovery in the event of a re-installation.

    Settings are regularly changed/updated and need to be rolled out to all users in a short amount of time in our environment. As such, a tool that will quickly copy/paste from one location to the app preset folders would be ideal. Swatches is a key example of this.

    The build in tool that comes with Illustrator fails more often than not and thus is something we do not use. Ideally, we'd like to see something a user can double click/execute on their own to update these files.

    3 votes
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  10. Mirror Buttons

    Mirror buttons (vertical and horizontal) directly on the control bar.
    Also, implement this feature in Photoshop.
    ...instead of "image/transform/flip..." overtime we need to mirror an image.

    3 votes
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  11. Keyboard shortcut for Asset Export

    Please allow an assignable keyboard shortcut for the action of dragging something to the asset export panel. Once dragged the focus should immediately change to the asset name.

    3 votes
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  12. Always show text panel option by default (always on)

    The fact that we now have to click a button to show optional items for the text panel in Illustrator hinders my workflow. It would be nice if we could make the options visible be default (always have them shown). For anyone creating logos or working with type, this is an absolute must!

    3 votes
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  13. I would love to see Output Preview as in Acrobat DC with the Percentage Ink shown when you move over

    I would love to see Output Preview as in Acrobat DC with the Percentage Ink shown when you move the cursor over an area

    3 votes
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  14. Blend Tool Default Settings

    I use the blend tool primarily to create specified steps between objects. The tool always defaults to smooth color spacing. It would be great to be able to set a default spacing mode. In fact, it would be even better if the properties panel showed blend tool options.

    3 votes
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  15. Allow show path on hover with snap to grid enabled

    Currently, enabling Snap to Grid doesn't allow the user to see paths when hovering over them. Please make it so that users can hover over a path and see it highlight with snap to grid enabled.

    3 votes
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  16. Alignment of elements

    Hi, I have an idea regarding accurate alignment of elements. If I post my idea on here, does that mean you can use my idea without me getting paid for it?

    3 votes
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  17. Baseline Grid / Set Up Guides

    The ability to set up grid systems for layouts like in InDesign. (Baseline Grid etc.)

    3 votes
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  18. Highlight to reveal objects that have rotation

    Selection highlights used to be jagged or stepped in appearance if a slight angle was present in an object or text. Now it is impossible to see if an object or text is at zero degrees of rotation unless you examine the transform properties panel.

    I'd like the ability to highlight any object that has rotation other than zero degrees to enable an accurate artwork environment.

    3 votes
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  19. Simulate color blindness for accessibility

    It would be nice to be able to quickly check my work for accessibility. A button group/panel that lets me switch between protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia, and monochromacy would be really useful. Arguably, a monochromatic view is useful outside of accessibility, allowing one to check the tonal or value relationships in a design. This feature is not only applicable in Illustrator but across many of your products.

    3 votes
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  20. Fix Lines in Pattern designs when saved via Export for Screens.

    When I export designs (via Export for screens) with patterns that have either been expanded or not I find that I get verticle and horizontal lines in my pattern. This is not present in the app, only on the resulting PDF/JPG/PNG exported file. I found this doesn't not happen when using the legacy Save for Web option. This is not an AA issue. Both are set to art optimized and the results are very different.

    3 votes
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