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  1. Illustriator does not always open files (Windows 10)

    Problem:
    Illustriator does not always open files (Windows 10)

    Don't works:
    Illustrator is not open > Windows Explorer > right click on file > open file with > Illustrator opens first file, each further file is opened only with: "Drag and Drop", with open menu from Illustrator or when closing Illustrator

    Always works:
    Open Illustrator (empty) > Windows Explorer > right click on File > Open File with > Illustrator opens first file and each subsequent file

    Is this a bug or what do I have to do to make "Open file with" always work in Windows Explorer?

    3 votes

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  2. toolbar and interface problem

    Hello, i installed the illustrator from cloud service and noticed that the language was not English. I found a way to change it.

    I opened a new page and tried to draw something;

    This time the tabs was disappearing and the toolbar was not loaded. When i move the curser on the tab place they become visible. I tried to use shortcuts but it didn't work. Can anyone show me the way how to fix this bug please.

    3 votes

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  3. Small negatiive Offset Path Pica values don't work

    Use Picas as document unit.
    Select an object
    Use Offset Path (Effect or Object Menu option)
    Try toEnter a small negative value like -0p5
    It wont allow you to use a negative value.between 0p0 and -0p11
    Switching to a different document unit works.
    See: https://forums.adobe.com/message/11113927#11113927

    3 votes

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  4. Fix the Dice Symbol please

    You have included a symbol in the 3-d Symbols library of two dice. These dice are incorrect in that any opposite sides of a die need to add to seven. In you symbol you can clearly see a 3 and a 4 on the top die (On a real die these would HAVE to be on opposite sides of the cube) and on the lower die you can see a 6 and a 1, again these would have to be on the opposite sides.

    3 votes

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  5. Transparency on PNG not supported when imported or replaced

    Transparency mask on the png file shows as white when imported or replaced into illustrator data created last week.

    Transparency on the original png file on the illustrator is intact. The problem is seen only when the new png file is uploaded.

    I thought it may be the png file, but the problem occurs only on the illustrator.

    The problem started after updating both Photoshop 2019 and Illustrator 2019.

    3 votes

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  6. Clicking Area-type tool adds forced line breaks

    When I click the right-side handle to switch from Area-type tool to Point-type tool, illustrator adds forced line breaks to the end of each line. Annoying because when I go back to area-type tool to reflow the text, none of the text reflows.

    3 votes

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  7. Eyedropper tool is not allowing me to change the color of text

    Eyedropper tool is not allowing me to change the color of text... super annoying!

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  8. CC Library Colours automatically adding themselves to Swatches when used

    Hey there,

    My team and I have recently noticed an error occurring when using the CC Colour Library.

    When selecting an object and then a CC registered colour, we get an error message that states: "A different colour with the same name already exists in your document. Please rename this colour to use it in this document."

    What we have noticed is that the colour automatically adds itself to swatches the first time you use it in a new document and then this error pops up every time. As such, how can we disable this function so that this doesn't…

    3 votes

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  9. 3 votes

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    It is not clear on your post which version of Illustrator you are using.
    Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience. Please get in touch with us at any of the other support channels – https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html . Since this is not a generic issue that we can reproduce at our end, we will need someone to look into your machine to figure out what is going on here.

    Please do take a moment to review our support policy for removable and network media if you are using it: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/illustrator-support-networks-removable-media.html

  10. One column toolbar is not remembered and becomes two columns each launch

    Toolbar does not remember the one column setting if "Show the home screen when no documents are open" is uncheck.

    Step to reproduce:

    1. Reset all settings
    2. Run Illustrator
    3. For example set "Essentials" workspace (now you have one column toolbar)
    4. Open preferences
    5. Uncheck "Show the home screen when no documents are open"
    6. Check "Use Legacy File New Interface"
    7. Restart Illustrator
    8. Now toolbar have two columns (and thats the problem)

    You must reset the workspace every time you open Illustrator to keep one column toolbar

    This error has already been confirmed by the your employee "Dipak Kumar"

    Win 10, Last version Illustrator

    3 votes

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  11. Illustrator CC2019 23.0.3 crashes on save ONLY WHEN connected to Internet

    Every time I attempt to save an Illustrator file, it freezes and I get the spinning wheel, to the point where I have to force quit. After I force quit and reopen, all my preferences are reset to default.

    I've attempted saving on Dropbox, iCloud, my external hard drive, and my local hard drive - it all freezes. The only time it doesn't freeze is when I disconnect from the Internet, and at that point I can save literally anywhere I want.

    This happens LITERALLY every single time. I've gotten to a point where whenever I work on Illustrator, I've…

    3 votes

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  12. Version 23.0.3 Adobe PDF Preset / Transparency Flattener Preset "Convert All Text to Outlines" Not Working

    In all previous versions of Illustrator and InDesign, when saving a PDF, I have been able to set my PDF settings to convert all text to outlines by checking "Convert All Text To Outlines" in my Adobe PDF preset. Since my recent update to 23.0.3, this feature is no longer working properly. The setting is still an option, however, upon save/export of the PDF, text is not converted to outlines as it previously was.

    I have reached out to customer support for this issue and have been informed that this issue is "expected behavior of the software".

    How is this…

    3 votes

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  13. Illustrator crashes on launch

    Illustrator 23.0.3 keeps crashing all the times i opened it

    3 votes

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  14. Lock doesn't work for groups in groups

    How to reproduce the bug:
    1. Create two shapes.
    2. Group the two shapes
    3. Create two new shapes.
    4. Group the two new shapes
    5. Select the two groups.
    6. Group the two groups.
    7. Now you have a parent group with two child groups.
    8. Lock one of the child groups.
    9. Select the parent group.
    10. Now both child groups are selected and can be changed even the one that is locked should not be possible to alter.

    3 votes

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  15. 3D effect not working

    If i choose some options in the 3D effect window, illustrator crashes.

    3 votes

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  16. Key point when aligning points

    aligning points always goes to left point of selected not right (aligning 2 points of a shape e.g triangle)

    3 votes

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  17. Export *.ai to *svg image is lost small object items

    I have problem when convert from *.ai file to *svg, --> *.svg file result is in correct ( not the same: lost small objects, image was flipped, ... )

    Environment:
    OS: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.14.2
    Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator CC 2019

    1. Select File -> Save as ... --> choose SVG ( svg ) --> click button "save"
    2. SVG options dialog choose option like attach image.
    3. click "OK" to save to SVG file

    Expected:
    Display in SVG is the same with AI editor

    Actual:
    + SVG is lost some objects.
    + SVG display not the same with AI Editor
    + Lost…

    3 votes

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  18. GPU continues to randomly turn only white to black (not inverting!)

    an ongoing issue with CC is the random and unprovoked flipping of Black to white on screen. Only the color white does this. This is not a case of color being inverted. It is only white in a file that suddenly turns black and then needs to be closed and reopened to fix.

    3 votes

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  19. Illustrator stops, not responding

    Operating system is Windows 7 Enterprise, Illustrator is CC 2018 or 2019. I begin to work for only 15 sec and then the program pauses with the blue spinning wheel. If I click again the screen shows a (not responding) title at the top and goes grey. This process takes another 15 sec and then snaps back into place and works again, but only for another 15 sec and repeats. I've opened and closed the program several times and also restarted the computer but no change. This only happens in Illustrator and no other CC programs I use. Any ideas…

    3 votes

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  20. Editing Character Styles Does Not Trigger Content Change

    Renaming a character style does not trigger content change.

    Thus, the asterisk does not appear above the file name (indicating content change), File/Save or CMD/CTRL-S are ineffective, and if one closes and re-opens the file the old names are still there.

    Have not checked Paragraph styles, or styles in other Adobe apps, but assume this bug would present there as well.

    3 votes

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