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  1. Copy / paste not working - breaks text formatting and usually drops any vector content as well.

    Copy / paste not working - breaks text formatting and usually drops any vector content as well. This happens whether the copy/paste is within one Illustrator file or between two. VERY frustrating. I've found that I can occasionally get it to work by copying and pasting within the same document (everything must be grouped as one), and if it is successful, quickly copy the pasted version and then it might paste into the other Illustrator file.

    Solution from support was to downgrade from 24.4 to 24.01. This seems to have done the trick - but now I can't allow CC…

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  3. Object Arrange functionality not working

    Steps taken (actual result):

    • Line up a square shape and an image (one on top of the other)
    • Try to use shortcut to bring the image to the front (cmd + shift + close bracket)
    • Nothing happens
    • Then try to do this move manually (go to Object > Arrange > Bring to Front)
    • Still nothing happens

    Expected result: Image to shift to sit in front of the square shape

    Same happens for any of the other Arrange commands (Bring forward, Send Backward, Send to Back)

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  4. Lines form while moving canvas

    Every time I move the canvas down using the hand tool or scrolling up, these weird horizontal lines of color like 1 pixel high drop like some delay previewing or something. It's not easy to explain.

    I don't experience this in any other Adobe program.

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  5. Odd black appearance when selecting two paths in succession

    Mac OS 10.14.6; Illustrator 24.2
    When I select two paths/strokes with the direct selection tool in succession, using the shift key to add the next path, the first path displays as a solid black path and obscures the anchor points. I often need to see those anchor points.

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  6. Crash on open/new documenti after window 10 update 4560960

    After 4560960 update, illustrator crashes on open or new document.
    Uninstalling update does fix it.

    Windows 10 home, all latest updates applied, happens on 10 machines, all different hardware.

    Not sure if illustrator or windows bug. For now delayed updates for a week, hoping in a fix soon.

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  7. The document "annoyingbug.ai" is currently getting saved. Try again after the process is complete.

    "The document "annoyingbug.ai" is currently getting saved. Try again after the process is complete." This pops up when you use save as while there is a save currently going on.

    This dialog box was removed when closing the document in 24.1.1. Can we also get it removed when using save as?

    Would be nice if the save as started once the current save is done like in previous versions.

    Thanks,
    Josh

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  8. variables (data set) batch action

    I have an action that:

    1. selects "Next Data Set"
    2. Runs a recolour script to colour the artwork based on data set values
    3. Then "save as copy"

    When it is run once it works as expected and saves the current data set as a copy PDF and advances to the next data set. When the action is run as a Batch Action the action goes nuts! It advances multiple data sets values and saves as a completely different data set name. This wouldn't really be an issue if I had 10 or 20 data sets, but I have over 1000 -…

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  9. embedded images cause longs delays in opening file illustrator 24.0.2

    When opening some files with embedded images, there are very long delays before the file finally opens.

    I have had success when I flatten the embedded image, it then opens fine.

    Dell PC Windows 10

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  10. Embedding multiple .psd files

    Embedding multiple .psd files no longer works in 2020. Previous versions would allow you to multi-select linked .psd's and embed them all at once. 2020 allows multi-selection, but only converts the first linked image.

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  11. Illustrator 2019- always making a selection

    When I want to use the application, illustrator decides it wants to draw a selection. If I reach out of the workspace to use the toolbars or panels, it will draw a selection from on the artboard to my cursor, as if I were clicking and dragging. If I click back onto the artboard to disengage the selection and try to use the panels, it will make a new selection from the point I clicked. This renders the program unusable. There is also a lot of lag when navigating menus, and the cursor will decide to stick to the scrollbars…

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  12. eyedropper does not pick brushes

    the eyedropper tool will not pick up and the selected brush that was applied to another line.

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  13. Gradient issue on import

    When exporting PDFs from indesign that contain a gradient, then opening the PDF into illustrator, the gradient completely vanishes. Tried placing the PDF into illustrator and it previews but if embedded or flattened, it disappears. Tried straight copy and paste form indesign into illustrator and nothing. This has never been an issue before and is required when printing as clients often supply indesign files and the print RIP requires illustrator etc. etc.

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    Hi,

    Thanks for reporting the issue .
    We are not able to reproduce the issue in house , Kindly provide following info to nail down this issue:
    1)Kindly let us know which Illustrator and Indesign Version you are using.
    2)Kindly provide Video , Test File , Steps and share with us at ShareWithAI@adobe.com in a Zip file. Please mention the title of this issue as the subject of the mail.

    Thanks and Regards
    Ankit Goyal
    Illustrator Team

  14. Object Selection by Path Only broken with symbols

    In Preferences, under Selection and Anchor Display, check Object Selection by Path Only.

    Create or open a document.

    Drag a symbol out of the Symbol panel. Choose one with a large filled area.

    Zoom in on the symbol.

    With either of the 3 selection tools, drag over a filled part of the symbol. Do not drag over any paths.

    It doesn't matter whether you're viewing in Outline or Preview.

    The symbol becomes selected.

    It should not become selected due to the prefs option noted above.
    It worked correctly in v22 & CS6 etc. It's been close to a year with…

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  15. Copy objects from Illustrator to Photoshop

    I'm not able to copy objects from Illustrator (2020) to Photoshop (2020).

    I work on a mac OS High Sierra 10.13.6

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  16. Problem with Adobe Illustrator after Windows 10 update

    After update of Windows 10, my Adobe Illustrator looks like a screenshot in the attachment. I need help. PLEASE.

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  17. Simplify Path Creates New Shape on a New Layer on Each Adjustment

    Hi! I was trying to use the Simplify Path tool in the latest Illustrator 2019 (23.0.6) and I am getting this weird error. If I have the preview mode selected, each time I make an adjustment in the dialog box a new layer is created. By default, it selects that new shape to update the path without a clear way to go back unless you go to the original layer and begin again in which the whole process starts over. If this is supposed to be an improvement in the feature I'm not quite sure how? Please let me know…

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  18. Workspace basics are not appearing and I can't reset workspace

    Basically the title I can only use stuff I have remembered by hotkeys and the option to reset isn't available, I am even unable to change the layout I use entirely, I am new to illustrator and this is very frustrating.

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  19. Expanding compound path causes a shift in the object shape

    If I call Expand on a compound path, there is a shift in the width and height of the object. This seems to only be a problem when the stroke is in the center. If the stroke is inside or outside, there isn't a problem.

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    Illustrator can display width and height values respecting the width of strokes and effects, if you enable Use Preview Bounds option in Preferences > General. It also makes bounding box larger to fit them visually, hence the change in dimensions.
    When it’s off, only geometric shape is taken into account, ignoring stroke width or effects.
    When you expand the shape, the stroke is not a stroke anymore, but a filled path, that makes the overall group geometrically larger.

  20. Can't reset bounding box on certain shapes

    "Reset bounding box" is greyed out on objects that has been created with these tools: Line tool, Rectangle tool, Ellipse tool, Polygon tool, Rounded rectangle tool

    It seems to work with all other objects.

    I'm using 23.0.6.

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