Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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Copy layer from one document to another with effects / appearance
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to copy-paste a layer from one file to another, including the layer’s effects / appearance?
Or to have an option to Duplicate a Layer into another file (like in Photoshop).
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Images with the file name underneath.
Would be great if you could place images on to an artboard and have the option to display the files name underneath the image.
This would be great when designing images for Etsy showing the customer the choice of images they can choose and then tell you the file name of their chosen image.3 votes -
The Flip buttons in the Properties panel should copy objects
In the Transform section of the Properties panel there are Flip vertical and Flip horizontal buttons.
When holding down Alt while pressing the buttons it would be convenient if they could copy the object, like InDesign does.
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Export As should remember the last chosen format across sessions, after the app the relaunched
Currently Export As remembers the chosen file format only until the app is relaunched.
This choice should be sticky. That is, if we export as PDF, this should stay chosen next time Illustrator is launched.
Currently it gets defaulted to PNG, and choosing a required format each time feels tedious and unnecessary.3 votes -
Support architectural standards for arrow styles for Dimension tool
When the arrow style #21 is written on a drawing, it is marked inside the dimension extension line. International architectural drawing standards require that the mark be placed at the intersection of the extension line and the dimension line. Please improve this.
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Rename Symbol via context menu
I expect the rename possibiilty in the context menu rather than having to select the symbol and then go to the hamburger menu.
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Don’t hide Repeat controls for small or zoomed out objects
Illustrator only displays controls for repeat objects when it’s enough screen space, it seems. But when we are zoomed out or the object is just small, and there is still enough space to put these in, we get nothing.
Even when there’s almost no space to fit controls at the box, some other apps draw them next to it, with connectors.
Meanwhile Ai still chokes us with corner widgets on zoomed out objects, and there is now way to hide them. Here is a request: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/43661631
Please make a way for us to control these and other similar controls and choose when there is a limit on our own, somewhere in Preferences.
Illustrator only displays controls for repeat objects when it’s enough screen space, it seems. But when we are zoomed out or the object is just small, and there is still enough space to put these in, we get nothing.
Even when there’s almost no space to fit controls at the box, some other apps draw them next to it, with connectors.
Meanwhile Ai still chokes us with corner widgets on zoomed out objects, and there is now way to hide them. Here is a request: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/43661631
Please make a way for us to control these and other similar controls and…
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Font stack (like CSS)
As a user who frequently works with CJK texts, I often encounter challenges in managing fonts for multilingual documents. Currently, setting different fonts for mixed-texts is a cumbersome process.
When I work with mixed texts, it is common to set CJK texts in one typeface and English text in another, as it is usually the case for many brands. To do so, I have to set the fonts of the text twice (first English, then find all characters whose font is unchanged and set them to the CJK font). Sometimes, if the chosen CJK font has missing characters (“tofu”), I will have to set them to another CJK font that has the characters. In some cases, I have several fonts lined up, from one closest in style to one with the most comprehensive glyph set. As a result, I find myself often having to go over each text object to make sure the right font is used at the right places.
I propose a feature that allows users to define a prioritized list of fonts. When a character is missing in the first font, the next font on the list is automatically used, similar to the font-family mechanism in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
As a user who frequently works with CJK texts, I often encounter challenges in managing fonts for multilingual documents. Currently, setting different fonts for mixed-texts is a cumbersome process.
When I work with mixed texts, it is common to set CJK texts in one typeface and English text in another, as it is usually the case for many brands. To do so, I have to set the fonts of the text twice (first English, then find all characters whose font is unchanged and set them to the CJK font). Sometimes, if the chosen CJK font has missing characters (“tofu”), I…
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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 can select different levels of complexity (e.g., high detail, medium detail, low detail) and paint these onto the image.
Complexity Settings:Provide options to adjust the complexity levels, allowing users to fine-tune the trace results for specific areas.
Include a preview option to see how the painted map affects the vectorization before finalizing the trace.
Integration with Image Trace:Integrate the painted image map with the existing Image Trace function, so the complexity map guides the tracing process.
Ensure the Image Trace function respects the defined complexity areas, resulting in a vector output that matches the user's desired detail levels.
User Interface:Create an intuitive and user-friendly interface for painting the complexity map, with clear visual indicators of the different complexity levels.
Allow for easy editing and refinement of the painted map.
Benefits:
Enhanced Control: Provides users with granular control over the detail and precision of the traced vector, improving the quality and relevance of the results.
Efficiency: Reduces the need for extensive post-trace editing by allowing users to define areas of high and low detail during the trace process.
Customization: Offers a more customizable and versatile Image Trace experience, catering to diverse artistic and design needs.
Use Case:
Designers working on complex images can use the painted image map to specify high-detail areas (e.g., faces, text) and low-detail areas (e.g., background, shadows). This ensures the vector result is optimized for their specific requirements, enhancing the overall workflow and output quality.Thank you for considering this feature request. I believe it will significantly enhance the functionality and user experience of Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace tool.
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 -
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 votesDear Users,
Introducing Selective Vectorization in Image Trace: Introducing the capability to selectively trace objects from a Raster Image. To use this capability:
- Select the selective vectorization tool from Image Trace Panel
- Hover over the Embedded Image, it will annotate the selected regions
- Use Up/Down arrow key to adjust the selected regions
- Clicking will select that part of image
- Use Shift key user can add to selection
- Use Option/Alt key to remove a selection
- 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.
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Hide/Show all text appearances in the Appearance panel
Have the option to hide/show all appearances in the appearance panel, not just individual ones.
When working with text, having the computer constantly redraw appearances — slows the workflow. The ability to hide all would drastically improve performance, especially on text with multiple strokes/complex fills.3 votes -
Make rendering of 3D happen in background
Ideally pushing the rendering tasks to a background process would help with using this tool. It's a bit of a pain to have to click and unclick cpu-intensive modes just to make adjustments or wait for 10+ seconds when I could be working on another part of the artwork.
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Placed Image Scale Percentage
We desperately need a way to tell the percentage scale of a placed image — or more specifcally, a set of placed images — in Illustrator. A perfect example of this is when you have a set of icons that are all designed at the same size relative to each other, with the same stroke widths. If you place 20 of them on the artboard, it's easy to accidentally have some slightly larger than others, and trying to normalize the scale is darned near impossible because there is ABSOLUTELY NO INDICATION ANYWHERE as to the scale that they're placed at.
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Linked copies / instances
I need linked copies / instances - copies that follow the transformation of the original object (or vice versa).
A lot of times I do copy paths, groups or other objects in place, and just change the stroke width, apply an effect, or change the colour. Afterwards a change the size or position just slightly, AND THAN THE HASSLE STARTS. From there on I need to do the exact same change to the "original" path too. Too much work, too much time lost.Do you want to program that, or should I start a plugin.
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Smart objects (opened from Photoshop) should have the same name as their Photoshop layer
I'm working on a complicated digital twinning pipeline which involves a lot of nested smart objects within Photoshop files.
Oftentimes these smart objects are merely white text and it's difficult to distinguish between them when several are open at the same time.
The problem is compounded because illustrator simply refers to each object that I open as "Vector smart object". Having several open at the same time quickly becomes difficult to manage. I believe, too, that Photoshop is sometimes unable to launch a particular smart object in illustrator because of a clashing "Vector smart object" 'file name' instance.
It would help greatly if the Smart Object's filename - when opened in illustrator - mirrored the Photoshop layer name from which it was launched.
I'm working on a complicated digital twinning pipeline which involves a lot of nested smart objects within Photoshop files.
Oftentimes these smart objects are merely white text and it's difficult to distinguish between them when several are open at the same time.
The problem is compounded because illustrator simply refers to each object that I open as "Vector smart object". Having several open at the same time quickly becomes difficult to manage. I believe, too, that Photoshop is sometimes unable to launch a particular smart object in illustrator because of a clashing "Vector smart object" 'file name' instance.
It would…
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Smart Guide object edges (on mouse hover) should be easier to distinguish from actual selected object edge
With smart guides on, a selected object's edge outlines look the same as a rolled-over / mouse-over / hover-over object.
With complex art, it's often difficult to distinguish if you have an item selected or not. Bounding box handles help, but It would be better if there was some additional attribute related to the actual outline. Perhaps a lower tint of the same guide color?
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Magic Wand: Remember default values, restrict to active artboard, fine tune values, ...
The magic wand seems to got old. It is missing so much functions.
- Remember settings from previous sessions
- Restrict selection to active artboards
- Restrict selection to view
Restrict to main active layer
Add all the possibilities you can find under "select > same"
fine tune the values
explain the tolerance value (e.g. for fill colour)
add selections by tint, by hue, ...
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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 to next width point or previous.
• Ability to lock/unlock the anchor point and width point, and if they are overlapping, add additional embellishment to the anchor point icon, like an outline for the addition of a width point or a diagonal strike if it is locked.
• Numeric control over number of width points at start, perhaps some occasion to reduce number of width points later, especially if the path was created the old (current) way.
• Curve control over ins and outs
• And for complex bends maybe toggle a way to fill in the holes created by the overlaps in the generated boundary.
• I surely missed some good suggestions in previously posted requests, the advanced control dialog would be a good place for that stuff too.
Would love if this could transfer over to After Effects shape layers, or on mask paths convert this data to feathered mask points
I love using the width point control to layout character storyboards, its good for adding the muscle contour between anchor points (joints). It could be faster than sketching, but it needs to be better, the shift and the unnecessary points that are added for reasons unknown to me are very frustrating, I've played with saving the width profiles to toggle between characters on the same pose, shows promise.
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…
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Please make Illustrator's text compatible with After Effects, just like Photoshop
Please make Illustrator's text compatible with After Effects, just like Photoshop. It is so basic, why do I have do BUY Overlord for a such basic task?
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Symbol visibility in Bridge
What about having Bridge to manage Symbols? Edit parameters, meta data and other things that could be good for such a feature.
3 votes
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