Targeting and moving selections between layers
I just upgraded to Illustrator CC 2018 (22.1). The layers interface has more bugs than a bait store. For one thing, I can no longer move targeted selections between layers, and the "release to layers" (build or sequence) doesn't expand named layers properly.
I'm a high-end packaging production designer. I have to work with vector art and therefore multiple layers are absolutely critical to mitigate file complexity. This is a serious problem as now I refuse to release mechanicals that would be untenable for vendors.
I'll need to revert back to Illustrator CC 2017, and can only hope and pray that Version 22.1 hasn't already screwed up my files irreparably.
Esther Lee
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Wes Rand commented
There are tons of bugs in Illustrator that drive me crazy. I have noticed that selected items cannot be moved to another layer if the item is in a group. It has to be move outside of the group and then can be moved to another layer. Very frustrating such a simple function requires extra steps.