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  1. Error al procesar la apariencia de objeto al momento de aplicar el efecto 3D

    Al momento de aplicar el efecto 3D a un objeto, me aparece "error al procesar la apariencia de objeto". Ya intenté volver a instalar Illustrator y otras sugerencias, pero el error persiste. Aclaro que antes si me funcionaba, y de un momento a otro dejó de hacerlo.

    2 votes
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  2. The "Placement options" in the document have been replaced with the computer's final settings

    I placed an 'img-1.ai' picture in Document-A with the placement option set to Bounding Box.
    After saving and closing it, I created a new document, Document-B.
    In Document-B, I placed the 'img-2.ai' picture with the placement option set to Bleed.
    After saving and closing Document-B, I reopened Document-A.
    The placement option for 'img-1.ai' had changed to Bleed.

    Why does the placement option not follow the document but instead follows the last-used setting?
    If I send the document to the client, they will see the incorrect layout.

    2 votes
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  3. Previewing Mid-High Complexity files incredible Sluggish - Losing time and money

    So this has become tottally unnaceptable adobe.
    For the price we pay monthly, it's unnaceptable that the engine used for rendering is so primitive in comparison with one used on other (more cheaper) software such as Affinity Designer.

    This should be one of the features you should be focusing more.

    In this thread i mentioned that since some versions of ILLUSTRATOR, the same designs i had years ago, started working more and more sluggish when previewing. And no matter the HW upgrades, it's the same. (i prefer how i worked on these 3-4 years ago)
    https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-desktop-bugs/suggestions/45650629-illustrator-crash-and-spikes-gpu-3080ti-requesti

    The most intriguing stuff:…

    2 votes
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  4. GPU performance issues on Mac mini with second display attached

    I am having problems with GPU performance on my Mac mini (Apple M2, 16GB) with two displays attached.

    For example, when I move an object by using the arrow keys in quick succession, the artwork often does not refresh correctly. If I wait a while (sometimes about half a second) or press any key (e.g. the space bar), the artwork will update.

    Disconnecting the second display, resolves the problem. Also using the CPU to preview solves it.

    After further investigation, I found that it was not just the second monitor that was causing the Illustrator preview to stutter: I am…

    2 votes
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  5. Delay and Unresponsiveness in Help Search Function

    OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 - Adobe Illustrator 28.0

    I am experiencing a persistent issue with the Help drop-down menu in Adobe Illustrator. Whenever I attempt to use the search function within this menu, the program becomes unresponsive for a prolonged period. This issue occurs consistently on the initial use of the search feature during a session.

    To Reproduce: Open Adobe Illustrator, click on the 'Help' drop-down menu, type any query into the search bar.

    Expected Result: The search function should respond promptly, displaying results as the query is typed.

    Actual Result: Upon entering the first character in the search bar,…

    2 votes
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  6. Can not "Save As" in Adobe Illustrator

    I'm using macOS Sonoma 14.1 on a iMac 27-inch monitor.
    After I upgraded to Sonoma I can not "Save As" any illustrator files in Illustrator 2023 or 2024. I can only save as if I open a previous file that I have saved on my hard drive before upgrading. I have made sure that I have "read/write" privileges but still no luck on saving new file unless I save it to iCloud. Has anyone had the same problem. I have researched on the web and have seen that this problem has been discussed for many years but this is the…

    2 votes
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  7. Registration point and boundaries of a certain symbol jump when a document is opened

    1. Open the attached document (and review the steps from the GIF)
    2. Notice the second symbol's boundaries are giant (although the registration point is displayed within the artboard), and the Symbols panel seemingly shows nothing in its thumb
    3. Double click the second symbol to edit it
    4. The symbol opens and jumps into the middle of its giant boundaries, and the registration point moves as well
    5. Exit the mode
    6. The symbol is now displayed in its intended place, has normal boundaries, has the registration point in the same place, has a normal thumb...
    7. ...but if you make other changes in a doc,…
    2 votes
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  8. File Folder Permanent Deletion Bug

    I was opening up a file, and right clicked on a folder to rename it. My finger slipped, and I clicked "move to trash" which is right next to "rename"

    The folder disappeared.

    Ctrl Z did not restore it

    IT WAS NOT IN THE TRASH.

    It was GONE.

    Please investigate why files/folders are PERMANENTLY DELETED if you attempt to rename them in the open file menu and slip and hit 'move to trash' by simple mistake, or at least give a warning about PERMANENT DELETION. I am very upset to have lost a couple hours' work this way.

    Edit: The…

    2 votes
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  9. Hitting Alt Makes Cursor Look/Feel Laggy and Slow

    This has been going on for MANY years/versions of Illustrator and I've seen many posts here about the issue but it's yet to be resolved or have any work arounds.

    All you have to do to replicate the bug is to hit alt (don't even need to hold it) and assuming you're on a high refresh rate monitor you will instantly feel input lag and see the cursor moving at what appears to be 30fps or less, until you left click with mouse, then it will go back to normal. When you hit ALT there should be no difference in…

    2 votes
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  10. Magic Wand tool selects things it shouldn't

    In the video below, I have four shapes: two black squares with a transparent stroke (i.e., no stroke), a black square with a gold stroke, and a red square with a gold stroke. The tolerance level in the Magic Wand palette is set to zero for both strokes and fills.

    If "Fill Color" only is checked, and you click on a plain black square with the Magic Wand tool, both plain black squares and the black square with the gold fill are selected as expected.

    If "Stroke Color" only is checked, and you click on a plain black square, both…

    2 votes
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  11. Libraries panel and Properties panel disappear

    When I click on either the property or library panels they disappear. I have to go up to the view menu option to retrieve them again.

    2 votes
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  12. Corrupted Mac screenshot exports when using Export for Screens

    When exporting multiple artboards that feature Mac screenshots via Illustrator > File > Export for Screens, the exported screenshot data looks corrupted / distorted. However, using File > Save for Web (legacy) results in a clear export.

    2 votes
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  13. Demension Font size

    when i using the demension tool, the size of the number to small and then me change the size of demension number and it only work on one, so when i click orther demension number the number of font size has changed but the demension number is not

    2 votes
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  14. Text to vector jaggedy jagg

    So, I've been messing with text to vector, and tried implementing it to my workflow.
    When Illustrating sometimes am in need of an assets that create a look, so I tried prompting glasses and 9/10 am getting results that are to jaggy and not usable.. I ended drawing them at the end.
    I tried pushing slider to more/less details and did not got expected results

    2 votes
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  15. Make it possible again to move Text by its Anchor Point

    When Text is baseline shifted, it is no longer possible to move the Text Object by grabbing its Anchor Point, unfortunately.

    Please repair that.

    2 votes
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  16. Changing text case switches hyphenation on ( from off )

    Switching the text case from one case to another turns hyphenation on if it was previously set to off.

    I believe this is a new bug in v 27.9. ( today's date is Oct 5 ,2023 for the record )

    This is especially bad becuase users have been asking for hyphenation to be OFF by default. Asking for years and years. 5+ years I think.

    2 votes
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  17. Faulty upscaling of 3D object

    1. Windows 11 latest stable release
    2. Illustrator 29.9 (Desktop)
    3. I applied the 3D effect » Extrude & Bevel to my logo design then upscaled it to maximum size as I need exported large raster png of the logo design, but when I upscaled it it just couldn't handle the size as you can see in the attached screenshot below.
    4. To be able scale the 3D graphics without any limitations, damaged graphics
    2 votes
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  18. Blend Tool Not Distributing Spaces Correctly

    When using the blend tool and selecting the "distance between" mode, it is messing up. If I want as many steps as is possible with 3./4" gap between them, I used to be able to select blend and apply distance and the gap would remain constant at 3/4" between pieces that blended. Now, the space is being changed each time which eliminates the utility of distance between. Please fix this, it's ruining the blend mode. If this is the way you are doing it, you need to add a Distance Bertween function that calculates a constant distance between graduating elements.…

    2 votes
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  19. Eliminate the "sticky" selection tool

    The latest 27.8.1 version selection tool acts like a magnet after an object selection and will often drop/release the selected object with wild and random predictability. It's a horrible bug. Unfortunately, I have to use Illustrator in my job. This is nothing like I've seen in all the decades of using Illustrator. Lots of UNDOs. I'm going to revert back to the previous version.

    2 votes
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  20. Can't move the Recolor Panel on a small screen

    My screen resolution is 1366 x 768, I am facing this problem since I started using this laptop (HP EliteBook 850 G3): everything in Illustrator is working fine, but I am not able to move Recolor Panel, because the top section of recolor panel is hidden under the ruler, I have to hide the ruler and how somehow hardly I can move the panel.

    2 votes
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