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  1. Image embed option in SVG options does not work

    Environment:
    OS: Windows 10 Home
    Illustrator Version 23.0.3 (64 bit)

    Recreating the bug:
    1. Create some Illustrator artwork with a linked image (.jpg, .png, etc).
    2. Export an SVG through File > Export > Export As...
    3. Select the Image > Embed option.

    The resulting SVG does not contain the image. This was an issue introduced with Illustrator 2019, the 2018 version worked fine. Right now I'm embedding the image into the AI file itself as a workaround and then exporting it using the same method since that embeds the image into the SVG, but it would be nice if…

    6 votes

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  2. Hex Color vs Save

    Windows: 10.0.17763.557
    Illustrator: 23.0.3 (64-bit)
    Processor: Intel i7 8700k
    RAM: 16GB
    GPU: NVidia GTX970

    When I change the color of an object via hex code, Illustrator changes the color but does not detect that an edit has occurred to enable the save option.

    Step by step:
    1 - Create a new file in Illustrator in RGB mode.
    2 - Type M and create a rectangle.
    3 - Fill in the rectangle with any color.
    4 - Save and close the file.
    5 - Reopen the file.
    6 - Select the rectangle.
    7 - Press F6 to open the color panel.…

    4 votes

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  3. duplicated drawings when saving or exporting

    On AI CC 2019, when I save file for laser cutting machine compatibility, i.e. as a previous version or PDF format, it appears that my drawing is duplicated on itself (as if I did copy then paste in front). That never happened with AI CC 2018.
    Any idea?
    Thx!

    1 vote

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  4. 1 vote

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  5. Can't open a second illustrator file by double clicking

    If I double click on a .ai file to launch illustrator and work on that file immediately, everything works fine. but if, after that, I try to do the same with a second or third .ai file, they won't open. the only way to open multiple files is to first launch illustrator (without double clicking an existing file) and then open the .ai files I want to work on.

    it is very annoying and it has been reported many times, but adobe claims to have fixed it with the latest version (23.0.3) which is not true.

    2 votes

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  6. Change saving process to equal Indesign / Photoshop's

    As you likely know, Illustrator and Google Backup & Sync are not working a long. Discussions with lame work arounds are given, but maybe you can just use the same saving method as Photoshop or Indesign. These programmes work fine with Google Drive / backup & sync, so why not use that method instead?

    2 votes

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  7. Data Recovery

    There's a weird glitch happening where it's like 'recovering data' ONLY once I start typing - and it keeps inserting an image I have previously deleted.

    It's also giving me warnings when I open the document about it - I've tried 'ignore' I've tried to replace the file. Nothing makes a difference, it keeps randomly inserting the image again when I type.

    I tried setting it aside, thinking it would only do it once... no, it will keep inserting more and more if I keep typing.

    1 vote

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  8. Transparency on PNG not supported when imported or replaced

    Transparency mask on the png file shows as white when imported or replaced into illustrator data created last week.

    Transparency on the original png file on the illustrator is intact. The problem is seen only when the new png file is uploaded.

    I thought it may be the png file, but the problem occurs only on the illustrator.

    The problem started after updating both Photoshop 2019 and Illustrator 2019.

    3 votes

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  9. Unable to set maximum number of files to be opened

    Upon opening program, error displays "Unable to set maximum number of files to be opened." I did research suggesting to open terminal and typing "$ ulimit" but I get "unlimited" as the output. The forum then suggested to report this bug here.

    System: Mac Pro Late 2013
    OS: Mac OS Mojave (10.14.4)
    Product: Adobe Illustrator CS6, part of the Design Web Premium Suite

    1 vote

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  10. Can't search on network drives within Illustrator on macOS

    Hi,

    I realized that when I'm working with Illustrator and some item is missing I can't use the finder search function within the network drive so I can reallocate it. It doesn't find anything but if I search on the local drive it searchs just fine. Also if I search from the Finder (directly on macOS, not from Illustrator) on the network drive it finds the files just fine so the bug is within Illustrator. It's also happening with InDesign.

    The problem is also happening on my other iMac as well.

    macOS version: 10.14.5
    Illustrator version: 23.0.3

    2 votes

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  11. illustrator automatically converts linked files to glip groups and it breaks the work with variables

    I open the file, create an place Linked File, save the project.
    Open it again, and there is Clip Group instead of an Linked File
    It breaks the work with variables

    2 votes

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  12. Cannot export large files to .png format at 300dpi

    I’m using the command: File > Export As > PNG
    Use artboards: Not selected
    Resolution: High (300dpi)
    Ahti-Aliasing: None
    Background Color: Transparent

    I have an immediate need to export Illustrator files of roughly 8000 px by 6500px to .png format at 300dpi. I tried doing this with a file containing a complicated drawing, but it fails and displays an error box saying:
    The operation cannot complete because of an unknown error [!now]
    I created a simple file containing a few filled rectangles and experimented, with the following results: (all set to export to .png at 300dpi with no anti aliasing)

    3 votes

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  13. File that exports in CS6 does not in CC

    Using Adobe CC (tried all versions to date) I cannot export a .ai file to a CMYK tiff at 600 dpi. I receive the following error "The operation cannot complete because there isn’t enough memory (RAM) available."

    The exact same file is exporting in CS6 without issue (CMYK tiff@600dpi).

    Computer has 32GB RAM of which approximately 12GB are free at the time of the error.

    Illustrator is a fresh install on a new computer (Win 10 Pro). Scratch disk set to secondary drive, no other additions or changes to Adobe.

    Process on CC:
    1 - Boot computer
    2 - Log…

    1 vote

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  14. Text file saved from Document Info palette is not supporting file names in Japanese

    Environment: Windows 10 2018 (originally in Japanese but using English language pack)
    So I'm using CC 2019 in English and when Illustrator saves the Document Info, all files that have names in Japanese will not show up properly in the text.
    I suggest support for Unicode or other more capable standard.

    1 vote

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  15. Illustrator crashes whenever export file to .png

    My adobe illustrator is crashing whenever I try to save my file in .png form. I'm using illustrator inside a server and Adobe representatives can't help me troubleshoot. This problem only started a month ago and before I could save files in png. Any suggestion for fix will be appreciated. Thank you!

    4 votes

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  16. Illustrator files hides from Finders "Smart folder" search

    I have made a "smart folder" in macOS Finder that shows recently opened files, but for some reason it won't show .ai files. I think this is an Adobe/CC-related problem and not caused by MacOS, beacuse after a little googling, other Adobe file types seems to be affected by the same issue. The .ai files do show up in the smart folder if Illustrator is running, but will eventually disappear after I quit the application. The problem seems to be specifically related to the "recently opened" search criteria for the the smart folder, becuase they do appear if I set…

    1 vote

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  17. cannot place image into Illustrator.

    Cannot place or drage image to illustrator.
    Sometimes only a rectangle with X in the middle appears, or just the selection pointer appears after I try to place (using the menu) or dragging an image to the Illustrator.
    I used different *.png, *.jpg files and I could not place image in the illustrator.
    Need help.
    I use Windows 10.

    6 votes

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  18. Pixel preview does not match exported file

    A print file that has been adjusted (RGB, pixel values) and optimized for the web (pixel snapping) shows a perfect alignment in the pixel preview, but has fuzzy edges after being exported to the web (no matter in which of the export dialog boxes).
    The same artwork can be copied to a newly created web file and the problem is gone.
    File: https://www.dropbox.com/s/metpcvhmg255fv2/Stadt-Aarau_RGB.ai?dl=0

    5 votes

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  19. Running Action to Save As EPS with only Artboard 1 results in AI file

    I'm trying to run an action that Saves an AI file as an EPS using the only artboard, using the Illustrator 10 EPS option, with transparency. When I create the action, it works and I get a single good result. When I run the action, it does not work. It saves an AI file, not an EPS file.

    This has been reported to Adobe Engineering

    1 vote

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  20. recovery save not working

    it crashes and i have to start from the beginning of the project. i lose all of my work

    3 votes

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