Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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Add expressions and more JS stuff to illustrator workflow
As an AE user, I love expressions. Is it possible to rethink Ai from this point of view?
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Make the preview of the Arabic computer Fonts connected to each other
During our selection of one of the Arabic fonts, the font preview in the list is incorrect in the Arabic letter and it is intermittent instead of being connected as is the case with letters in the Arabic language
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Add a default option that lets you choose whether or not edges are shown.
I print labels and we require proof approval from customers. This means the files I end up using ultimately get opened by at least 3 people. Any number of these people can save the files so that edges are hidden, however, on my end, I always want edges shown so I can better see where they are in relation to the white cut box (FXCUT) that's against the white background. I also maintain our proof templates, which, similarly, ends up being opened by multiple people.
The idea I propose is that there be a global default setting for each iteration of illustrator on any given account that allows that specific user to have edges shown all the time, none of the time, or on a file by file basis.
I print labels and we require proof approval from customers. This means the files I end up using ultimately get opened by at least 3 people. Any number of these people can save the files so that edges are hidden, however, on my end, I always want edges shown so I can better see where they are in relation to the white cut box (FXCUT) that's against the white background. I also maintain our proof templates, which, similarly, ends up being opened by multiple people.
The idea I propose is that there be a global default setting for each iteration…
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Right align Export destination folder path text on Export for Screens window
My suggestion is to have the 'folder path' text be right aligned in the text box, to have the export destination be more accessible, instead of the root folders.
Currently, I have to click into the folder path text box, then click + drag to see where my file will export to. This is cumbersome and unnecessary.
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Add a floating info box for Color Picker and Guides
When dragging a guide from the ruler, a floating info box with the coordinates would be very helpful.
Same for the color picker - a floating color value box, in addition the Info panel that can be hidden when the tool is active.
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Customizing any toolbar by right click on any empty space on it
customizing any toolbar by right-clicking in an empty space as well as the three dots underneath any toolbar.
Illustrator becomes popular for developers around the world and every day there is a new plugin to enhance working in Illustrator. but in some small resolution PC / Laptops when some plugins add new tools the toolbar becomes very tall and could not reach the (customize this toolbar) the three dots that arrange and customizing my tools.
this feature will allow managing any numbers of tools as well as managing the toolbars itself. and it will improve the user experience related to the interface.
please find the attached screenshot to see that this improvement is a must.my suggestion is to allow right-click in any empty space on the tools bar or let the tools to be in three or four columns maximum.
Thank youcustomizing any toolbar by right-clicking in an empty space as well as the three dots underneath any toolbar.
Illustrator becomes popular for developers around the world and every day there is a new plugin to enhance working in Illustrator. but in some small resolution PC / Laptops when some plugins add new tools the toolbar becomes very tall and could not reach the (customize this toolbar) the three dots that arrange and customizing my tools.
this feature will allow managing any numbers of tools as well as managing the toolbars itself. and it will improve the user experience related to…3 votes -
Asset Export: Name assets after the layer they're on
When adding objects to Asset Export, there should be an option to name the assets after the layer they're on. This would be particularly helpful when there are a large number of assets.
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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 -
The Ability to paste an object precisely where we want it to be in the layers panel
This feature, in particular, will be very time-saving cos I often find myself dragging the pasted object a good distance in the layers panel so that it is where I exactly want it to be.
Currently pasting works such that when we try to paste an object, it gets pasted at the very top of the highlighted/targetted layer. We know that Illustrator already differentiates between "targetting" and "selecting" an object or layer, so that's great. But I'd like to make use of that so as to be more productive and save a lot of time for myself.
I've attached an image if I wasn't clear enough by what's a "selected" layer and what's a "targetted" one. In the pic, the left one is a targetted layer with nothing selected. The right one is a layer that's all selected (It's also targetted cos you can't avoid it. Since we can't select anything from any layer without targetting the layer)
Request: When we try to paste an object, I'd like the ability to highlight/target an Object within a layer, so that the new object gets pasted below the targetted object, instead of at the extreme top of the layer which gets kinda annoying at times.
Similar flexibility should be given to groups. If we're trying to paste an object after targeting a clip group (or any type of a group), it should automatically get pasted within the targetted group.
This feature, in particular, will be very time-saving cos I often find myself dragging the pasted object a good distance in the layers panel so that it is where I exactly want it to be.
Currently pasting works such that when we try to paste an object, it gets pasted at the very top of the highlighted/targetted layer. We know that Illustrator already differentiates between "targetting" and "selecting" an object or layer, so that's great. But I'd like to make use of that so as to be more productive and save a lot of time for myself.
I've attached an…
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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.
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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 -
Allow to pick tool from Customize Toolbar for temp use
Customizing the tool bar has been a great addition. But there are some occasions where I need a tool (ex: spiral or grid). This is rarely used, maybe once a month or less, but when I do need it, I don't want to have to add it to my tool bar. Can we just choose the ellipses for customize tool bar, and when we click on a tool, it is activated. I don't need to see it added to the toolstrip, I just need it for that moment.
Think of the three dots as a user experience hierarchy versus a way to customize the tool strip. "More tools here" and then anything that is secondary or tertiary is available without customizing anything.
Customizing the tool bar has been a great addition. But there are some occasions where I need a tool (ex: spiral or grid). This is rarely used, maybe once a month or less, but when I do need it, I don't want to have to add it to my tool bar. Can we just choose the ellipses for customize tool bar, and when we click on a tool, it is activated. I don't need to see it added to the toolstrip, I just need it for that moment.
Think of the three dots as a user experience hierarchy versus a…
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 -
Blend Tool Default Settings
I use the blend tool primarily to create specified steps between objects. The tool always defaults to smooth color spacing. It would be great to be able to set a default spacing mode. In fact, it would be even better if the properties panel showed blend tool options.
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 -
Crop command embedding linked images
I would be thankful if linked images remain linked (instead of being embedded after using the crop command). I would like to believe that this can be made possible. This is the normal behaviour in other graphic design software.
3 votesIf you want to keep a cropped image as a live linked image, you should Clip it instead. Press the Mask button (in Control or Properties panel) and Ai will create and select a rectangular path with the same dimensions. Transform this path with any tool you like or with the bounding box, and the image inside will remain unembedded.
Crop command, on the other hand, is intended specifically for 'physical' cropping, and since Ai won’t edit the original placed image, it gets embedded and then cropped.
Just use the method you need.
Please comment back if it works for you.
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Baseline Grid / Set Up Guides
The ability to set up grid systems for layouts like in InDesign. (Baseline Grid etc.)
3 votes
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