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  1. Placeholder text Preference 06222019

    I cannot untick/unselect Fill New Text Objects with Placeholder Text in preferences. I have the latest version 23.0.3
    Windows 10 Pro

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  2. Bezier Curves break on circles when compounding shapes.

    1) Windows 10, Illustrator 23.0.3(64bit)
    2) Experienced a bug while compounding a shape into a circle, this managed to break the Bezier curve. This became an issue with a plot cutter slicing from one point to another in graphics production. The issue can be seen when compounding a shape. After using the pathfinder to minus a shape, two live corner appear in the center of the selection. When pulled the live corners on the circle create angled points.

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  3. Using Batch... and "Override save/export commands" does not work

    Example: I have an action that prepares a logo file, then saves to ai and svg, and exports to png and jpg.

    I have it recorded as an action, and it runs great.

    If I try to use "Batch..." to run it on a folder of images I have options to "Override Action 'Save' commands" and "Override Action 'Export' commands" that will let you point the save/export commands to a new folder. This is great in theory, but does not work right.

    After running the batch, I only have 2 files. Not 4. The Save as AI then SVG steps…

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  4. Pattern Editing Mode Swatch Width and Height max out at 4000px

    Pattern Editing mode lets the user create swatch tiles over 4000px, but does not give you the size of the tile over 4000px. I noticed this first with rectangular pattern that was forcing my computer to crash on edit. I confirmed this behavior by opening a new file creating a 60 in by 60 in square. Pattern was created fine, but the width and height of the swatch still maxed out at 4000px. AI 2018 22.1

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  5. Illustrator is blurry

    Please check the screenshot. meanwhile other than illustrator is every thing is very clear. Please help to fix the issue

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  6. Template files (.ait) use/show the Adobe Swach Exchange (.ase) icon in Windows Explorer

    I contacted the support center.
    It was said that the same thing happened with windows of the support center.
    Please address this issue

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  7. Adding Assets to the Asset Export panel

    In Attached document Art board #1, when selection one object and adding to asset export panel with 'Option' key pressed, it'll always add the Light Red Curved brush, as if this line magnetised to all vectors on that Art board.

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  8. Distribute Anchor Points not always working

    When all Anchor Points of a Path are selected, Ai automatically assummes an Object selection, stopping the possibility to make use of the Distribute Anchor Points function.

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  9. Bring object forward (Ctrl + ] ) bug. Nudging left/right instead of moving forward.

    There is an Illustrator bug I have previously and am currently experiencing that makes an object nudge to the right/left when trying to bring an object forward. I've had this happen on Windows 7 and Windows 10. There is obviously a workaround for this, i.e. View Outlines > Select > Bring object to front / Cut Paste in Front / Paste in Back, Save and Restart Illustrator etc. but it is counterproductive to efficiency.

    Background: I'm a 10 year+ agency professional who specializes in UI design, illustration and branding.

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  11. Moving objects - error message "can't move the object"

    I'm working with vectors and type. Since the update to CC2018, at random moments and in multiple files, I'll select a vector object and select some text, then try to move them, and I'll receive the error message "Can't move the objects. The requested transformation would make some objects too large". The problem is going to force me to revert back to the 2017 version of Illustrator - please make sure this is fixed ASAP. See attached screen grab.

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    We have tried to fix the issue in the current release. Please update Illustrator using Adobe Creative Cloud application to the latest build for version Illustrator CC 22.1.

    Please refer to our knowledge base FAQhttps://illustrator.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1844590 if you face difficulty in the update.

    Warm Regards,
    Ashutosh Chaturvedi | Sr. Quality Engineering Manager – Illustrator
    Adobe. Make It an Experience.

    PS: We are only referring to the issue that got introduced in CC 2018. As I can see there were few workflows that were existing even in older releases. Please log a separate request for it so that we all can track it better

  12. When copying/pasting an item(s) the color saturates

    BUG! When copying and pasting shapes/images/etc in illustrator the colors over saturate (see my example ) In the example its very clearly over saturating the red and yellow color as well as the images. PLEASE FIX!!!

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  13. Artboard Navigation control at bottom of screen v 23.0.2 (newest update)

    Artboard Navigation control at bottom of screen shows up in the middle of the the screen when I use my larger screen. When I drag the window to my small screen and then back to the large screen, the artboard navigation control is back at the bottom. If I open a new file, the navigation control is back in the middle of the screen. This is version 23.0.2 (dowloaded and installed 3/6/19)

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  14. Excel graph conversation doesn't work on a Mac anymore

    When pasting an Excel graph into Illustrator, text is converted to rubbish on a Mac running OS High Sierra and the newest version of Illustrator.
    Also, when converting the Excel file to a PDF and opening it in Illustrator, the same thing happens. BUT, when opening the PDF in Acrobat, everything looks just fine.
    To make sure it wasn't an Excel bug I saved the file in an older version of Excel – that didn't solve the problem.
    I used the same Excel file on a PC and copied it into the Windows-version Illustrator, also converted the file to PDF…

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  15. Recent Files Browser Window: the wrong file opens when choosing a recent file.

    This has happened multiple times. It isn't a one off incident.

    Adobe Illustrator CC 22.1 (64-bit) / Windows 10

    Step 1: Open Illustrator from desktop icon.
    Step 2: Click on a recent file from displayed recent file options.

    Expected result: Selected file opens.

    Actual result: A file other than the one I clicked opens.

    There doesn't appear to be a pattern to which file opens, other than it is one from the selection of recently opened/saved files shown. See attachment.

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    I am closing the ticket due to lack of response.
    Please get in touch with us at any of the other support channels – https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html . Please give a reference to this post so that we can identify you.
    Since this is not a generic issue that we can reproduce at our end, we will need someone to look into your machine to figure out what is going on here.

  16. illustrator 23.0.3 crashes every I use eyedropper tool.

    illustrator 23.0.3
    crashes consistently using eyedropper tool.
    Mac Mojave operating system, ver 10.14.4
    IMAC pro 3.2 ghz processor intel xenon.

    point sample crashes every time
    3 point average crashes almost every time
    5 pt sample crashed after 3rd time using tool.

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  18. Paste to Center [not working]

    Illustrator 23.0.2 does not paste into the center of the art board, despite having already centered the art board in the window.

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  19. ALIGN not working correctly in Illustrator 23.0.3

    Ever since the latest update for Illustrator (23.0.3) Align does not work correctly. I've got 3 items selected; I click on the Align tab; use the "Align to" dropdown box and select "Align to Selection"; then click the "Horizontal Distribute Space" icon - but it distributes it across the page instead of just the THREE ITEMS I've selected.
    I've noticed other align issues over the last week or so but cannot give details like I did above because today I stopped my work so I can come out here an list my problem.
    There are so many bugs and issue…

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  20. crashing while working every day

    crashing while working every time?

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