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  1. Illustrator 24.2 EPS title information changed to "Adobe Illustrator Artwork"

    Previously when saving eps files, the "Title" information embedded within the file would be the filename. It appears that with version 24.2 the eps title information defaults to "Adobe Illustrator Artwork". Can this be corrected back to the filename? Our RIP uses this title information and now all our files are being processed with the same name.

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  2. Linked images don't show when opening a file

    Since the June update, some linked images don't appear when first time opening an existing file. After selecting them with the white arrow and moving them, they suddenly appear.

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  3. Selection tool issue

    The selection tool is not showing its feature to select and resize the object or rotate the object. It's just simply moving the selected object and not increasing or decreasing the size.
    Kindly help.

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  4. When Using (File - Place) illustrator applies an unwanted clipping mask which is not present if opened normally.

    I import lots of vectors and other files from various places on my computer and everytime I use the (File - Place) feature the vector I import has this unwanted clipping mask.

    I find myself clicking ungroup - release clipping mask - ungroup - release clipping mask until the image is completely destroyed and I'm left with a bundle of gradient boxes and an outline of the original shape.

    1 vote

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  5. Rename layer problem in 24.2; cursor disappears

    Mojave 10.14.6, Illustrator 24.2
    Attempting to rename a layer in the Layers panel
    Prior behavior: that the cursor would appear, could then be moved via the arrow keys
    Actual behavior: cursor completely disappears

    2 votes

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  6. Switching project tabs fails to update to selected project

    In recent updates, including the June 2020 Illustrator update, tabs fail to switch projects, displaying only the current project for up to 15 seconds before slowly refreshing and switching to the selected open project tab. This happens several times a day and drastically effects productivity. (macOS Catalina 10.15.5, Macbook Pro 16 2019)

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  7. Default save location for "SAVE FOR WEB" in Illustrator 2020 (24.2)

    Hello,
    In version 24.2 of Illustrator the behavior of the SAVE FOR WEB (LEGACY) function has change. In version 24.1 and older, the default saving location vas the last saved location used, in version 24.2 it is the location where the Illustrator (.ai) file is located which is by default. I was wondering if this is a bug or voluntary choice because it affects my work flow considerably even if it may seem like a small detail. I understand the value of saving by default where the Illustrator (.ai) file is located, but I would like to choose the method…

    4 votes

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  8. Document Setup - Artboard size not showing cursor

    Pre update the artboard size fields (W: and H: fields) after clicking Document Setup button in top toolbar would show cursor position. After updating to 24.2 the cursor is no longer visible. The field will highlight but we are not able to see the cursor position.

    Please allow for cursor to be visible inside these fields.

    1 vote

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  9. Links palette reporting PNG links as CMYK

    BUG?! Links palette reporting PNG links as CMYK

    OS 10.14.6 / CC 5.1.0.407

    PNG's are RGB, the format doesn't support CMYK.

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  10. Freeze and Crash on every save and Opening issues

    Launches in a window too small to open and freezes and crash when trying to export or save

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  11. Can't Install or Launch ANY version of AI 2020 after the 24.2 update

    On Tuesday (6/16), I updated Illustrator 2020 to version 24.2. I launched it and created a document just fine. Then, Wednesday morning when attempting to launch, I received two different error messages, see below. I have uninstalled and re-installed every version of 2020 now and see the same error messages when I try to open it. I need to have 2020 AND 2019 both on my computer due to a plug-in for a die-cutting plotter (Graphtec plotter; software is Cutting Master 4) that doesn't have an update for AI 2020 available yet. Please help. I am the only designer at…

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  12. Large size canvas saving to pdf failed

    Using windows 7 and Illustrator 24.2 June release

    As documented for Large size canvas, created a file using 2270x2270 in. While saving it as ai it's saving as expected, but saving it as pdf using pdf ver. 1.6 or later getting an error:

    "The dimension of this page is out of range"

    2 votes

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  13. Info Palette anomalies

    The Info Palette in AI 24.2 won't resize to its normal size. Plus the CMYK fields are out of place.

    2 votes

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  14. Reveal in Bridge not working

    At first, I was trying to 'Reveal in Bridge'. Bridge would open but wouldn't navigate to my link.

    So I updated to the latest version of Illustrator CC (I was one version behind) and now the 'Reveal in Bridge' option is greyed out.

    How about a nice 'Reveal in Finder/Explorer' option that we'd all prefer?

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  15. Zooming Delay

    After updating I'm getting a delay when I zoom in or out, it doesn't react until I perform another action like panning.

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  16. New version of Illustrator Smart Guides do not work

    Ever since the last update, and now also with the brand new version (as of 6/17/20), the Smart Guides have stopped working properly, almost non-existent.

    7 votes

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  17. Cannot stop Auto Resize on Area Type box for large text areas

    I do not want my text box to auto-resize. The "Auto-Resize" option fails on large text box areas. Auto-Resize is turned off in my preferences. I have large text box areas filled with type and whenever I need to make an adjustment to the type box it always automatically resizes. I have tried selecting the "fixed" options and those fail too. In the video attached you can see that large areas of text will automatically resize. However, on a smaller scale the Area Type box does not.

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  18. Hand Tool crashing a lot

    After the nee uptade the hand tool just dont work properly when using the space bar as shortcut.

    Operating System - Mac Os Mojave 10.14.06
    Illustrator version - 24.2 - Updated today
    Expected Result - Hand tool function to work using the shortcut
    Actual Result - Hand tool function does not work using the shortcut

    3 votes

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  19. Animated zoom malfunction

    Hi guys,

    I am using a Windows 10 rig, fully patched inkl. all drivers and the latest Adobe product versions. Here's the spec of my rig:

    • Core i7 4700K
    • 32 GB RAM
    • Geforce GTX 770 2 GB GDDR
    • SSD Disk

    My issue is a malfunction of animated zoom. Normally I am using STRG + SPACEBAR and my mouse to zoom in and out. In small Ai projects with a small amount of layers it works fine.

    But, if I illustrate a car, with hundreds of layers at a special moment the animated zoom doesn't work anymore. If I use STRG…

    1 vote

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