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1. More precision with the Knife Tool

   I'd like to see more adjustment options for the knife tool. Something like the pencil tools option of Tolerances: Fidelity and Smoothness. It sure would help with more precision when I cut and ink my manga characters. Rather than go in after I make a cut and have to move a lot of anchor points and handles around by hand to get the precision I was after in the first place.

   I hope you can understand what I'm texting about here and I hope you take this issue up and include it in a future feature update. Oh yea, and also if it would be possible to make it where we can set a hotkey option to the knife and scissor tool as well. Thanks for your time and a great program.

   I'd like to see more adjustment options for the knife tool. Something like the pencil tools option of Tolerances: Fidelity and Smoothness. It sure would help with more precision when I cut and ink my manga characters. Rather than go in after I make a cut and have to move a lot of anchor points and handles around by hand to get the precision I was after in the first place.

   I hope you can understand what I'm texting about here and I hope you take this issue up and include it in a future feature update. Oh yea, and… more

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2. Dear Team, Need AI can save files faster when we all are working homes, in a lower network speed.

   Adobe AI getting more slower in the aspects of saving even small files, when we all are working from home till now, it should be save much faster our files and can save some backup files even.

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3. Allow to copy the area value from the Info panel

   Why can we copy a HEX color from the Color panel, but can’t copy the area of it (or any other value as well)?

   In some cases we need to get the value to share with someone, and now Ai wants us to retype it.

   Sometimes we also need these to be placed on canvas — but I think it’s a job for the Dimension tool? Why Measure and Dimension are different tools in the first place?

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4. Stop truncating filenames in Recent files

   AI truncates names of my files in Open Recent Files menu.
   Why?!
   Some of my files differ only in that truncated parts. I have to guess and remember.
   Please, give me an option to set limit myself (in Prefs file or Dialogue) or remove limit completely.

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   Completed (Comments Closed)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

   The character limit for the items in File > Recent menu is now increased to 100. Beyond that, the filenames now start truncating from the middle, to keep both the start and the end of the names visible.

5. Export for Screens in AI should be just like PS's Version

   PLEASE make the export for screens function precisely like the one used in Photoshop.

   In particular:

   (1) it needs to be possible to export at <0.5x, which is currently the upper limit. If I am producing assets for iOS @3x for whatever reason -- say, they include an unscalable PNG from PS for instance -- to produce the 1x asset I need to export @0.33x, which you don't allow, but PS does. (less important but also mind-boggling is why you don't allow upscaling beyond 33.3x.)

   (2) The default export option should be to export to the SAME FOLDER IN WHICH THE FILE IS SAVED. This ridiculous omission costs me valuable time every time I have to export files in different locations. PS also has this correct.

   (3) Your defaults should be the default and they should change based on the file I have open, not based on the export options I had selected for the last file I had open, e.g. if I choose to export File A as 1.0x, 0.67x, and the aforementioned impossible 0.33x, the next time I export those options should NOT now be the default for an entirely different file, where most likely 1x, 2x, 3x are appropriate.

   PLEASE make the export for screens function precisely like the one used in Photoshop.

   In particular:

   (1) it needs to be possible to export at <0.5x, which is currently the upper limit. If I am producing assets for iOS @3x for whatever reason -- say, they include an unscalable PNG from PS for instance -- to produce the 1x asset I need to export @0.33x, which you don't allow, but PS does. (less important but also mind-boggling is why you don't allow upscaling beyond 33.3x.)

   (2) The default export option should be to export to the SAME FOLDER IN WHICH… more

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6. AI needs to be able to keep up with AE and CA, when I make a puppet for those apps in AE, AE becomes overwhelmed and hopelessly slow. I

   AI needs to be able to keep up with AE and CA, when I make a puppet for those apps in AE, AE becomes overwhelmed and hopelessly slow. It neb
   AI needs to be able to keep up with AE and CA, when I make a puppet for those apps in AI, AI becomes overwhelmed and hopelessly slow. It needs to be much more powerful so my workflow is reasonable. Also if I have to rasterize everything to help these apps handle the burden, there should be an undo button for rasterized bits for editing purposes. But there's a huge discrepancy between what these apps are supposed to be able to do, and what they actually can do.

   AI needs to be able to keep up with AE and CA, when I make a puppet for those apps in AE, AE becomes overwhelmed and hopelessly slow. It neb
   AI needs to be able to keep up with AE and CA, when I make a puppet for those apps in AI, AI becomes overwhelmed and hopelessly slow. It needs to be much more powerful so my workflow is reasonable. Also if I have to rasterize everything to help these apps handle the burden, there should be an undo button for rasterized bits for editing purposes. But there's a… more

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7. Save multi-pages ai in separated files ai and eps
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   The issue has been resolved offline. It was actually not an issue.

8. CorelDRAW-like node behavior: intuitive select/deselect, maintain shape when deleting a node, two-sided handles.

   Years ago, the most painful switch from CorelDRAW (10) to Illustrator (5.5, then CC) was the bezier drawing behavior. I have no experience with newer versions of CorelDRAW, but I'm assuming they behave similarly to v10.
   1. CorelDRAW required fewer clicks to select, manipulate and deselect nodes and the lines they live on. Also, the switch between the normal and direct selection tools (white and black arrows in AI) could be done without returning to the tools menu.
   2. When a node was deleted in CorelDRAW, the software "did the math" and maintained the overall shape (when possible). That's very helpful when you're trying to delete a node in order to smooth something out: you can actually start refining your curve immediately, instead of first having to "fix" the part of the line that collapsed when you deleted that node.
   3. All nodes featured double-sided handles for both nodes of a line section, while AI only shows one side. Sure, you can technically make the same modification from either node on that section, but being able to use either side was far more intuitive and ultimately sped up most tasks.

   Years ago, the most painful switch from CorelDRAW (10) to Illustrator (5.5, then CC) was the bezier drawing behavior. I have no experience with newer versions of CorelDRAW, but I'm assuming they behave similarly to v10.
   1. CorelDRAW required fewer clicks to select, manipulate and deselect nodes and the lines they live on. Also, the switch between the normal and direct selection tools (white and black arrows in AI) could be done without returning to the tools menu.
   2. When a node was deleted in CorelDRAW, the software "did the math" and maintained… more

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9. Change the cursor for Artboard Tool when a click is going to create a new object-sized artboard

   When using Artboard Tool, you can do several things with a simple click.
   1. Select an artboard under the cursor
   2. Deselect an artboard if there is no artboards under the cursor
   3. Create an artboard which size is the same as the object you click — but ONLY if the object is inside of the already selected artboard OR if the place you click is not inside of any artboard.

   This #3 case prevents deselecting artboards efficiently in cases when you don’t have 'naked canvas' inside of the viewport. And clicking is the only way to deselect artboards, since Deselect All command does not conform the mode — you can see details and upvote the problem here: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/47070349

   And because of that (and not only that), we need Ai to signal a click is going to create an artboard. Ai should modify the cursor to indicate this — and now it does not, AT ALL.

   When using Artboard Tool, you can do several things with a simple click.
   1. Select an artboard under the cursor
   2. Deselect an artboard if there is no artboards under the cursor
   3. Create an artboard which size is the same as the object you click — but ONLY if the object is inside of the already selected artboard OR if the place you click is not inside of any artboard.

   This #3 case prevents deselecting artboards efficiently in cases when you don’t have 'naked canvas' inside of the viewport. And clicking is the only way to deselect artboards, since… more

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10. Allow to choose if the Save dialog should "remember the last file format used / PDF is set as a default filetype when saving a new document

    Ever since last update, if i save off a pdf and then create a brand new doc and go to save it, it goes to PDF automatically when it used to always default to .ai so i forget and get to the PDF options and then have to cancel and go back and retype my file name which is just annoying and remembering the last format is not helpful. Almost as annoying as PS trying to export in the last export location instead of the same folder as the .PSD --- NOT HELPFUL

    Mac OS 15.5 (24F74)
    Ai 29.6

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    Started (Available in Beta)  ·  AdminSaurav Agrawal (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Hi everyone,

    In the latest BETA 30.0.21, we’ve improved the ‘Save As’ workflow.

    Now, instead of remembering the last used format, the default will always be .AI.

    We made this change to ensure that your files are consistently saved in the native Illustrator format, which is the most reliable option for preserving full editability.

    Please try out he changes by downloading the latest BETA from the Creative Cloud and let us know if it helps you or not.

11. Split View on Mac

    Split View on MAC, allows for full screen view while running 2 apps, with ability to interact with both sides of the screen. Its available on all apps, except Abode! I check PS and AI - they both don't work in this view.

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12. Add Preview tick to Average dialogue

    Average dialog can be still confusing, and I personally often use a wrong option when I average points.

    For some reason when I choose 'horizontal', I often imagine points to share the same X value, 'occupy the same position horizontally'... Same applies to Y. Sure, this is not what Ai mean, in fact it’s 'stick to the horizontal axis'.

    I see both views as valid, and can’t learn it solid enough to never make mistakes. However, Ai can learn and add the sticky Preview checkmark, so I and others were able to see the result before they hit OK.

    Ai can pull this off with 2022’s computing powers, right?

    Average dialog can be still confusing, and I personally often use a wrong option when I average points.

    For some reason when I choose 'horizontal', I often imagine points to share the same X value, 'occupy the same position horizontally'... Same applies to Y. Sure, this is not what Ai mean, in fact it’s 'stick to the horizontal axis'.

    I see both views as valid, and can’t learn it solid enough to never make mistakes. However, Ai can learn and add the sticky Preview checkmark, so I and others were able to see the result before they hit OK.

    Ai… more

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13. Assign shortcuts to custom scripts and allow actions to run custom scripts

    Hello!

    It would be great to be able to assign a keyboard shortcut to a custom script. We use custom scripts in AI for a large variety of tasks at my job and we currently have to use a third party program on Mac (Quicksilver) in order to "assign" a shortcut to run them. This causes the scripts to run a bit slower and requires more development and support.

    Additionally, it would be helpful to run custom scripts as a step within an action. This is currently possible to setup, but the action will "forget" the script the next time you start AI.

    Thanks!
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    Hello!

    It would be great to be able to assign a keyboard shortcut to a custom script. We use custom scripts in AI for a large variety of tasks at my job and we currently have to use a third party program on Mac (Quicksilver) in order to "assign" a shortcut to run them. This causes the scripts to run a bit slower and requires more development and support.

    Additionally, it would be helpful to run custom scripts as a step within an action. This is currently possible to setup, but the action will "forget" the script the next time… more

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14. Make an option to show text sections with 'No break' applied to them

    'No break' is a goo thing to have, but it's invisible even when Hidden Characters are on. Make something for those who have to work with text in AI to see these sections

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15. Stop nag windows

    Provide the option to stop nag windows appearing - offering to take a tour of Illustrator, or to use the new tools instead of the old ones. I already use most of the new tools, but I would like to occasionally use some of the old ones without being reminded that other options exist. Especially after the 200th time...

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16. True customizable drawing 'angles' for all tools when using SHIFT key (for Pen, Pencil, Brush, Move)

    This is severely lacking in Illustrator and has been developed by Affinity Designer with workarounds (that do not work in a suitably fluid way) by Astute Graphics for Illustrator.

    Best case scenario something is implemented like Affinity Designer in which 'constraint angles' are replaced by ‘Grid and Snapping Axis’ you are able to set and save presets of angle settings.

    These axis are set and then can be activated as a constraint on your current tool by holding shift.

    Smart guides provides this in a VERY limited way right now, the UI is very rudimentary for a setting that is so important.

    These settings need to be centralized in one place, not hidden!

    This is severely lacking in Illustrator and has been developed by Affinity Designer with workarounds (that do not work in a suitably fluid way) by Astute Graphics for Illustrator.

    Best case scenario something is implemented like Affinity Designer in which 'constraint angles' are replaced by ‘Grid and Snapping Axis’ you are able to set and save presets of angle settings.

    These axis are set and then can be activated as a constraint on your current tool by holding shift.

    Smart guides provides this in a VERY limited way right now, the UI is very rudimentary for… more

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17. Calculate surface area with Dimension tool

    With the last update, you brought the possibility of customizing the scale in the dimension tools, thank you for that. Would it be possible to obtain a new tool for calculating the surface area in m², by selecting any closed shape?

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    Under Review  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    The team has started working on this request. As a first step they want to understand the requirements correctly and build the right feature set based on the feedback gathered.

    If you are willing to discuss area calculation in a call session, block a time slot here: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/c1b7ecea1cbd42a2a7068cfeb7861bdd@adobe.com/meetingtype/Fn8tXNebh0eyv4xTnvQ-3Q2?anonymous&ep=mlink

18. Make option for new artboards to track their names based on existing artboards

    Create 2 artboards.
    Delete second one.
    Create new artboard—the name will be 'Artboard 3'.

    This is very-very inconvenient most of the times.
    Make it behave as Layers behave both in PS and AI!
    New artboard should check the stack and increment it's name properly.

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    Started (Available in Beta)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    The latest Beta build 29.6 180 now does this as expected — newly created artboards track their number and reuse the global counter for artboards, just like Layers panel does.

    There is a request to update the names for existing artboards — please upvote it.

19. Make Mesh Envelope Distort work with linked images

    Since Free distort doesn't support images at all, both linked or embedded.
    I have to use envelope distortion each time I need to distort an image within AI.
    But I have to break link with image for this, because Envelope works only with embedded images sadly.

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20. Please let list of scripts displayed in File > Scripts get updated

    When I add or make changes to Scripts folder, I have to relaunch AI to make it see changes. How difficult it would be to add an option there to auto-update it, or just to add command 'Update scripts'?

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