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  1. An option to include details in file name on export automatically

    Wish to export file as per artboard size/color/... (option to provide file details in file name)
    E. g: if artboard size is 1x1 inch and 3x4, once we exporting the file to somewhere, the file name becomes "filename1x1 inch01", "filename3x4 inch02",
    This is very easy for people who working with multiple artboard in a single file.

    3 votes
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  2. can we go back to having ai files be read by ai? this new update is not allowing me to view ai files they all want to be read by xd

    open my files with ai instead of hd

    1 vote
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  3. Add reference point locator for symbols

    Symbols only have registration point. Fine, store it. Use it as default for scaling-rotating and so on. But why I can't set reference point for transforming it as I want, and as I can for EVERYTHING else?! What, AI can't calculate it's left top coordinate or what? Why can't I flip it over the left edge, for example? Why can't I even COPY it's top left coordinate?

    Shh, calm down.

    18 votes
    2 comments  ·  Symbols  ·  Admin →
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  4. Prevent Pen and Pencil tools from auto-connecting when a modifier is pressed

    Sometimes I want to draw a new path WITHOUT connecting it to existing one (and without locking artwork). I'd like to have a modifier key that will temporarily disable auto-connecting.

    26 votes
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  5. You can't enter isolation mode when nothing is selected

    Sometimes I want to create artwork without messing up with existing one, and without locking/hiding anything (because it's require for other operations).
    Sane way is to enter isolation mode and start there.
    But NO, AI won't let you isolate empty space! And I have to create one thing (trying to not auto-connect to existing paths), then isolate it and finally draw in peace.
    If you afraid that many users will double-click nothing and struggle understanding what has happened, make it an option.

    18 votes
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  6. 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

    18 votes
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  7. Non-breaking space (NBSP) should work

    AI ignores NBSP when it's places as symbol. 'No break' option is an option but ridiculously hard to be applied quickly. Anyway NBSP should work

    41 votes
    10 comments  ·  Type, Fonts, Text  ·  Admin →
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    Done (Available in Beta)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Illustrator Beta 29.2.10 now supports Nonbreaking space (U+00A0).

    It can also be added with Type > Insert WhiteSpace Character > Nonbreaking Space command.

    Please try this build and see if it works for you as expected.

    My sincere congratulations to everyone. This symbol means a lot!

  8. Add option to Always update links

    Sometimes I make a lot of changes within linked images. AI always asks if I am to update links, and I'd like to have this dialogue temporarily switched off (but enable it later)

    18 votes
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  9. Rotate all text in place

    Being able to select all Text on an art board and rotate it all in place would be extremely helpful versus having to rotate each text box individually after rotating an art board.

    1 vote
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  10. Dragging swatch to a gradient point does not replace it but places it right on top.

    As the title says

    4 votes
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  11. Bring back Access Keys Underscores

    AI 23.0 Win7x64 hides underscores until Alt is pressed down, while 22.1 shows them always. 22.1 does it rights, and 23.0 does not. Please give us option to always display underscores.

    17 votes
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  12. "Actual Size" should work with multiple monitors.

    The new "Actual size" option on the view menu only works with the primary monitor. This should really work with multiple monitors as many AI users have more than one monitor. Please consider extending this feature. If you decide not to, then please display a warning to users stating that it's not actual size unless using the primary monitor as the drawing monitor.

    13 votes
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  13. It would be helpful if you had the option to cancel a quit.

    It would be helpful to have a cancel button for when you quit the program. I constantly hit Command Q instead of Command W and I have no option to save my work before it quits. All I can do is clear the clipboard.

    2 votes
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  14. Artboard dimension pop up box when using Artboard tool.

    Would love for the Artboard tool in the tools panel to operate like the rectangle tool so that when you click inside the work space it pops open a box to input
    desired dimensions instead of dragging to desired dimension.

    5 votes
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  15. Panel not switch projects - illustrator 2019 on iMac

    1 vote
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  16. Search option in CC Library when relinking

    When relinking an asset in CC Library, you are not able to use the search box. Please make this possible!

    7 votes
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  17. Customize page sizes and templates on Home screen

    On the new Home screen in Illustrator 23, there does not appear to be any way to customize the list of page sizes that appear in the "Create a new file" section (as shown in the attached screenshot), at least as far as I can tell.

    Three of the sizes shown in this list (A4, Postcard, iPhone X) are ones that I rarely work in, and would be willing to select them from the Custom option when needed. On the other hand, I do frequently work in US letter and statement sizes, but there doesn't seem to be any way…

    55 votes
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  18. File preview in home screen limited to artboard

    In the home screen previews of the most recent files are available, but the preview includes all objects in the document, regardless of the artboard(s), so that the preview does not necessarily reflect the artwork very well.

    (I routinely include loads of stuff outside the edge of the artboard, copies of elements I’m working on, template objects, etc. Which are part of my work process, but are just noise when it shows up on my preview.)

    I therefore suggest that the preview only includes objects (or parts of objects) within the artboard(s).

    2 votes
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  19. The "direct selection" tool should not move the whole object; only the "move tool" should do this; or it should be an option

    While using the "Direct Selection Tool" it moves the whole object sometimes
    Please make it an option to disable this feature.
    It should only move the anchor point. Since the points are small and in a complex document it causes a lot of mistakes. I have to do undo may times to reverse this. There is "Move tool" That should only move the object. Sometimes It causes unintentional changes in the documents That I do not want to make.

    Please make this an option in the settings
    Thank You!

    Regards,
    Qaisar Nawaz

    5 votes
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  20. corregir ultima version

    Oigan neta!!! esta verisón de Illustrator esta de la fregada!! tiene varios errores! a ver si ya la reparar! no se puede trabajar asi!!!!!

    1 vote
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