Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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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 a bit and ends with an error.The development of ExtendScriptToolKit seems to be over, but we still need to continue using ExtendScript, so this bug cannot be overlooked.
This is a sincere request, so please fix it.
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私はmacOSX Mojave, Illustrator24.3, そしてYosemite, IllustratorCS6で確認しました。
以下は、新規ドキュメントを作成、長方形を作成、選択してコピー、ペースト、カットするスクプリトです。まず実行してみてください。
var doc = app.documents.add();
var rect = doc.pathItems.rectangle(0, 0, 50, 50);
app.copy();
app.paste();
app.cut();実行後、ユーザーは取り消しが可能です。
最後の処理は「カット」ですが、メニューに現れるのは「ペーストを取り消し」です。
もう一度取り消ししてみましょう。2番目に現れるのが「カットを取り消し」です。
これが原因で，実行前の状態まで戻そうとすると、ほとんどの場合Illusratorはすこし考え込み、そしてエラー終了します。ExtendScriptToolKitの開発は終了してしまったようですが、それでも我々はExtendScriptを使い続ける必要があるので、この不具合は見過ごすわけにはいきません。
心からのお願いですから直していただきましょう。
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 -
Create link to external file/website
Within text or via image, shape, etc insert link to external file or website
3 votes -
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 -
Select Options Panel (available within workspace view)
While working on complex illustrations I find myself frequently needing to switch the 'SELECT OBJECT BY PATH ONLY' option off and on.
It would be hugely helpful if a 'SELECT OPTIONS' panel was available directly within the workspace.
Alternatively, a preference which offers 'SELECT IGNORES DROP-SHADOWS' would make life so much easier too. Quite often it's necessary to select an object by its fill rather the the path. Problem is, drop shadows of nearby objects keep getting in the way.
Only option is to lock objects or layers... this can be extremely frustrating when you need to lock and unlock several objects or layers simply to select a single object beneath a drop shadow.
Situations where this frequently comes an issue includes artwork containing: multiple layers (25 +), several objects with overlapping drop shadows, pathfinder generated compound shapes with over-stamped lines and clipping paths also containing over-stamped shapes and drop shadows.
While working on complex illustrations I find myself frequently needing to switch the 'SELECT OBJECT BY PATH ONLY' option off and on.
It would be hugely helpful if a 'SELECT OPTIONS' panel was available directly within the workspace.
Alternatively, a preference which offers 'SELECT IGNORES DROP-SHADOWS' would make life so much easier too. Quite often it's necessary to select an object by its fill rather the the path. Problem is, drop shadows of nearby objects keep getting in the way.
Only option is to lock objects or layers... this can be extremely frustrating when you need to lock and unlock…
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Baseline Grid / Set Up Guides
The ability to set up grid systems for layouts like in InDesign. (Baseline Grid etc.)
3 votes -
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 -
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 -
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 -
correct measurements
In the attached screen shot you can see that the height of each of these objects, when looking at the blue illustrator guidelines, is measured the same but in reality, as is clearly obvious from the stroke attached to one of them, they are not the same size. One of them is clearly bigger in size due to the stroke. This discrepancy is very and constantly confusing when trying to work in precision measurements. Please could you fix so the stoked object calculates the stroke outer edge as additional width, as that is what it is. Thanks James
3 votesThere's an option 'Used Preview Bounds' for that in Preferences, which toggles the behavior. When it’s on, Illustrator includes stroke weight into dimensions, and does not when it’s off.
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Increase save dialog text width for long filenames (Mac OS)
Discussed this with Default Folder developers that Mac OS system dialog box's text width cannot be modified.
Instead, can Adobe improve the save dialog to allow a wider responsive text box for saving filenames.
Currently, filenames only allow 30 characters before it is hidden by the system's box size.
Example filename structure:
- Project Name + Title + 2020-06-20 File State.extSample name:
- Adobe Feature Request 2020-06-20 IN PROGRESS.ai
- Adobe Feature Request 2020-06-20 COMPLETE.ai3 votes -
Where has Export > DXF Gone?
Export as DXF has been removed since the latest update.
This option is essential at our workplace.Is there a reason why it was removed?
3 votesBoth DXF and DWG export options are there now in the 'Save as type' dropdown list in the Export As dialog, in recent versions of Illustrator.
Please comment if these are missing for you.
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Distribute objects doesn't work properly now
Illustrator updated the other day (as did Photoshop and InDesign). When I select a group of objects to distribute evenly it changes the overall area to something much more narrow. I am now having to place each object by hand. Please fix.
3 votes -
Lock Layer/Object That Stays Locked as a PDF
I have a flyer with text and graphics to send out to end-users. I want them to be able to edit the text in Acrobat but not touch the logo and graphics. I have tried to lock the object/layer but Acrobat ignores my wishes and makes everything editable in the pdf.
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Symmetry options
Ok so there's symmetry painting in photoshop, but in Illustrator - which is actually the first app that needs to get this feature, it doesn't exist/need to come up with a workaround. Please update this feature into the next version of illustrator. Thanks
3 votes
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