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  1. File not opening with artboard in Fit Artboard in Window view

    We have several artists that I review their files. Every time I open one of their files I have to do the "Fit Artboard in Window" shortcut. Because the artboard did not hold its original state of "fit artboard in window" from their saved file. This was not an issue before the latest update. So, I'm guessing this may be some change or glitch created in this latest update.

    3 votes

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  2. Disappearing artboards in Illustrator 24.0.3

    I created a bunch of artboards and put logotypes (word logos) in them, exported each artboard as separate SVGs, closed the file. When I opened the file the next time, only my first artboard still remained but all my artboards I created after that were gone. This is disruptive because I need to keep the placement of all of the graphics in those artboards consistent as they are going to appear on the same baseline in our product. This is not the first time this has happened to me! I can't attach an image as the content cannot be public…

    3 votes

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  3. Doesn't Copy to new artboard NOR all artboards

    Doesn't work consistently when i try to copy and paste from one art board to another artboard. I need the shapes to be in the exact same spot on the other artboard, and not eyeball it.

    Same thing when copying to all artboards. Sometimes it just pastes off in the distance somewhere...NOT on an artboard.

    3 votes

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  4. Bleed settings are not saving with document

    Since I updated Illustrator, all of my print documents are not saving the bleed settings. Here is how to replicate the problem:

    1) I open an existing print document (.ai format) in Illustrator
    2) Go to File --> Document Setup. I have always had the bleed set to 0.125" (or 3.175 mm) for all borders (top, bottom, left, right), but now they all show zero (0).
    3) I change the bleed to 0.125" on all edges again, then click OK.
    4) I save the document, close the document, then re-open the document
    5) I go to File --> Document Setup,…

    3 votes

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  5. Keyboard arrow not working in reflect panel

    The down arrow works but the up arrow on the keyboard does not. Works fine in all other aspects using Illustrator, just the reflect panel is having issues.

    Object > Transform > Reflect

    3 votes

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  6. Unticking "Use Artboards" when saving PDF does not work as expected

    Illustrator 24.0

    Expected result: A PDF file containing a single page of all the artwork in the document. Artboards should be completely ignored. Page size, cropbox, artbox, trimbox and bleedbox should all be equivalent to the total size of all the artwork in the document.

    Actual result: PDF contains one page for each artboard, seemingly identical to what happens when "Use Artboards" is ticked.

    3 votes

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  7. Move objects always moves downwards in y direction, behaves fine in x

    Selecting an object and hitting ENTER brings up the 'Move' dialog and, for a while now, negative values moved things up and positive values moved things down the y axis. Fair enough, we all got used to it. As of today, things behave differently and everything is always moved up, unless I adjust the angle in the two entry fields below. Please see attached GIF.

    3 votes

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  8. Cannot open previous files or create new files in Illustrator V.23.0.1

    The issue:

    Adobe Illustrator won't open or create new files in version 23.0.1

    System information:
    Software:
    System Software Overview:
    System Version: macOS 10.14.2 (18C54)
    Kernel Version: Darwin 18.2.0
    Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
    Boot Mode: Normal
    Computer Name: DUBM60286516A
    Username: Julian, John (i313124)
    Secure Virtual Memory: Enabled
    System Integrity Protection: Enabled
    Time since boot: 1S40
    Hardware:
    Hardware Overview:
    Model Name: MacBook Pro
    Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,3
    Processor Name: Intel Core i7
    Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
    Number of Processors: 1
    Total Number of Cores: 4
    L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
    L3 Cache: 6 MB
    Memory: 16 GB
    Boot ROM Version: 149.0.0.0.0
    SMC…

    3 votes

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  9. "Move Locked and Hidden Artwork with Artboard" not working

    Despite the correct option being selected in Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display.

    3 votes

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  10. Artboard border obstructs topmost and leftmost rows of pixels at 100% zoom

    In AI CC 2018 and 2019, on Windows 10 Home 64 bit, the black border of artboards overlaps the top row and left column of pixels in the image when zoomed to 100%. (For 2019, Pixel Preview must be on to properly see this because of https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-bugs/suggestions/35736118-100-view-is-not-100-for-pixels-in-cc2019)

    The attached screenshot shows a 16x11px artboard zoomed way in on the left, and at 100% on the right, plus an 8x version I added so it can be seen better. Clearly part of the white outline is obstructed by the the black border of the artboard. Not good!

    So, basically, it's…

    3 votes

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  11. Artboard resizing bug

    Artboard bug causes a wrong or erraticaly behavior. Just trying to change the artboard height and when I click [ok] and check it again, the value remains the same. Please, check the movie.
    This time I have it on video, but this issue remains until the first CC version, maybe more.

    3 votes

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  12. Guides, Rulers and Artboards Bug

    In a document with multiple artboards when I have an active artboard (black outline) and then go to drag a vertical guide from the left ruler, the measurements change and a different artboard gets selected that's running under the rulers. When clicking in the rulers any object, layer or artboard selection needs to be suspended.

    3 votes

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  13. The Operation cannot complete because of an unknown error. [x!fd]

    This issue happens with older templates. When I open older files, it gives this message: The Operation cannot complete because of an unknown error. [x!fd]. I have a gotten this message in 2017 and Adobe step up to fix the issue, but the previous update and this one still has the issue. I can open these in previous versions of Illustrator. It's really a pain to fix the file as I have to save in Illustrator 8 and then reimport the text as this conversion converts the type to curves. Now to make matters worse if I save the file…

    3 votes

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  14. Artwork moves with Artboard even with layers locked.

    Not sure if this has already been addressed. I just became aware of this site. I am using CC 2018, on my Mac running 10.13.3. Usually if I lock the layers I can move the artboard independently, not anymore.

    3 votes

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  15. Illustrator crashes when adding an art board

    Illustrator crashes when adding an art board

    3 votes

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  16. 3 votes

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  17. Deleting Successive Artboards

    If you have a list of artboards and try and delete several of them in a row, deleting one will deselect the list. This is not a major issue in most cases, but it is a nuisance when having to quickly delete 40 or more artboards; it doubles the number of commands that need to be inputted before reaching the same result.

    3 votes

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    We have the fix available in the latest release. Please update Illustrator using Adobe Creative Cloud application to the latest build for version Illustrator CC 23.0.
    Please refer to our knowledge base FAQhttps://illustrator.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1844590 if you face difficulty in update.
    Or get in touch with us at any of the other support channels – https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html

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

  18. Can only open 1 Ai file at a time

    Can only open one Ai file at a time. If current Ai file open is open in Illustrator and you try to open another file concurrently through all means, it will not open. The only way around this is to open each file in a different version of Illustrator, or completely close Ai to open the new file.

    3 votes

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  19. The "HDV 1080" preset needs fixing

    The "HDV 1080" preset resolution is 1920x1080. Small point, but the resolution of HDV is 1440x1080, so the naming of it is kinda wrong. I think in Photoshop, AE & Premiere, it's referred to as the "HDTV 1080" preset, so I think it's probably a mistake/typo by someone at Adobe.

    Also, the preset gives you an extra artboard which is 14400 x 14400 px for some reason (I imagine it's also a bug), so when you try to export your file, it always defaults to exporting this artboard unless you delete it. Again, small thing but clearly a mistake and…

    3 votes

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  20. Hidden objects wrongly get sent to back when duplicating artboards

    When I alt-drag to duplicate an artboard where I have hidden an object on the artboard, it moves the hidden object(s) to the back. The bug doesn't work if the hidden object is all the way in front.

    This is very frustrating, as I frequently hide objects and duplicate artboards, and it's causing everything to suddenly be out of order.

    To replicate problem

    1. create a few stacked shapes in an artboard
    2. hide one of the objects (not the top object)
    3. with the artboard tool, alt-drag to duplicate the whole artboard
    4. show all objects
    5. you will see that the formerly hidden…
    2 votes

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