Lock, hide or deactivate artboards
An option to lock, hide or deactivate one or several artboards would improve working with multiple versions of graphics - especially when you you need to return to an earlier ittaration.
When saving to AI-file you have to erase the artbord (with the graphics floating in space) to get rid of the page.
Mattias Hemström
shared this idea
Starting with Beta 29.9.0.36 it’s now possible to lock the objects on artboard basis from the Artboards panel, using a new Lock column, similar to one the Layers panel has.
How it works:
- In the Artboards panel, select one or more artboards and click Lock.
- All objects on those artboards lock automatically.
- To edit a specific object, simply unlock it from the Layers panel.
Give it a try and let us know what you think. Your feedback helps the team to shape what comes next.
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Anonymous
commented
I agree! It would be useful!
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Anonymous
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I agree, it would be extremely helpful to add the ability to hide, lock, or deactivate Artboards in AI. I work in a custom paint production facility, and this would be extremely helpful to us in showing Clients their Paint Mockups versus our versions of it without having to create separate files.
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Anonymous
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I second the motion (or is it 6th it?)
Would be great to see some firecracker of a CEO who focuses strongly on just bug crushing, etc for a few years.
Imagine all the long-standing legacy stuff we might get resolved! :) -
Anonymous
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Please add this!
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Jim McIlwaine
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Please ADD the ability to Hide/d'activate artboards!
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Anonymous
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100% with you
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W G
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Agree!
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Anonymous
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100% agree with this comment! Would be nice to be able to see a clean working space with one or two artboards "active" while hiding others that are not currently in use.
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Amanda Wright
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Yeah I would really like the ability to hide the art boards I am not currently working on like you can hide layers in Photoshop.