Illustrator (Desktop) Bugs
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- Details of your operating system
- The version of Adobe Illustrator (desktop)
- The steps you were taking when you experienced the issues
- Your expected result and the actual result
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Action with Image Trace does not record preset selection
When creating an action with the Image Trace function, I am only able to utilize the default image trace settings when batching.
While creating the action, loading custom parameters for the image trace function does not appear to be recorded in the action. When attempting to batch multiple files, the image trace uses the default black and white setting.
My work around is the edit the trace parameters found in /collection7 in the vector_parameters.json found in the user folder. This is hardly an ideal workflow.
Please have the action of loading the preset recorded in the action, so this workflow…
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Renamed asset does not change link name in the cloud link
I dragged objects into the Library window to create a graphic asset in Illustrator and it's given a default name of "Artwork 1". I then renamed the file to "rename-test" and then dragged it into both an InDesign file and a blank illustrator file, and I noticed that the listed name says "rename-test" in the Libraries window in both apps, but the actual link name is still listed as "Artwork 1.ai". Why doesn't it show up as "rename-test.ai" in the Link window?
Screenshot 1 from Ai:
showing default name in Library window as "Artwork 1.ai"Screenshot 2 from Ai:
showing…4 votes -
Add an option for the Layers panel to show tight bound thumbnails for clipping groups
Illustrator 28.4.1 on Mac Ventura 13.5.2
Wasn't there a time when the thumbnail of a layer containing a clipped image was cropped around the clipping mask and not around the whole image? (i.e. not showing the white all around)
Or is there a setting that I missed?
Thanks for your help!
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Opacity for list objects (bulleted or numbered) lost after closing a file
When you reduce the opacity of a text object that contains a list - either just a list or a list plus "normal" text, that opacity gets deleted once you have saved the file. It's not even saved into the PDF part of the file.
If you apply the opacity at the Character level or if you create an additional fill for the text object and then apply reduced opacity, it works.Version 28.3
MacOS Monterey 12.7.1Please see also: https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/bulleted-and-numbered-text-opacity-bug/m-p/14512837#M402363
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Animated Zoom not working properly - Blurry graphics when zooming or panning
I use animated zoom a lot, usually through the shortcut CMD+Space+Drag Mouse Left/Right.
I've been getting this bug of Blurry graphics for a couple of days, and it's really annoying. My current workaround is using Tab after image turns blurry, so the graphics "refresh" to its sharp state.
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Variable Fonts with a Width axis don’t work in Illustrator unless the "space" glyph changes width
Operating system:
macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 (23B81)The version of Adobe Illustrator (desktop):
Adobe Illustrator 2024 (28.2)The steps you were taking when you experienced the issues:
I created a variable font with a width axis. The font works well in environments like web browsers, but the variable axis slider has no effect in Illustrator. This also affects variable fonts with a Width axis and other axes – none of the shaping changes of any axes are rendered in Illustrator.After some debugging and experimentation, I finally learned that the "space" glyph must change in its character width, and only then…
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Bug generating previews when saving multiple artboards
When saving AI and EPS files using artboards, file previews (thumbnails) are not generated. All files display the preview of the original file. To rectify this, it is necessary to open and overwrite the files.
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Blend in CMYK color mode and GPU preview = MOIRE
In CMYK mode the blend option looks really terrible with GPU preview. With these settings the Blend hets a jaggy moire effect.
Tested in different color modes with CPU and GPU preview. Only CMYK on GPU produces this nasty screen effect, see screenshots. I work mostyl in CMYK mode so I hope this can be fixed rapidly.
macOS 14.1.1 / Adobe Illustator 2024 v28.0
I'm sure this bug affects Illustrator v27.x too.
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First colour value should be highlighted by default
When SHIFT-clicking the colour swatch to bring up the Alternate Colour UI, the first selectable value should be automatically highlighted so that I can type a value in without having to first focus on the entry field with either a mouse click of by hit the TAB key.
A near identical request as this one I recall from a while back:
The UI should operate this way by default for any pop-up type dialog/panel.
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Preview checkbox in swatch options does not enable the first time it is checked
The 'Preview' checkbox in the swatch options does not work the first time it is enabled. Steps to replicate:
- Create an object and apply a swatch to it.
- With the object selected, double-click the swatch to open the swatch options.
- If the 'Preview' checkbox is ticked, untick it, close the options window and then open it again.
- Tick the 'Preview' checkbox
- Adjust the swatch using the colour sliders
Result: the object does not change on canvas to reflect the swatch definition while the window is open
Expected result: the object changes on canvas to reflect the swatch definitionUnticking 'Preview'…
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Plugin menu items in Select menu appear above saved selections without a divider
Plugins can add their own menu commands in different menus.
Specifically in Select menu, they get treated weirdly.Normally, without any plugins installed, the bottom of Select menu looks fine, like this:
Save Selection...
Edit Selection...
Update Selection ← this is a new command added recently
<end of menu>When at least one saved selection is added, Ai adds a horizontal separator and list saved selection under it:
Save Selection...
Edit Selection...
Update Selection
————————————————
My Amazing Selection
<end of menu>Again, descent.
But with plugins onboard it looks like the attached image.
All plugin items are placed under the…4 votes -
Hidden clipping mask still contributes to exported image
I had a design with two clippings mask applied to it, for layout and previewing purposes.
When time to export a final image comes, I hide the top-level smaller one, and leave the larger one at the bottom to clip my design.But when I review the exported image, I realize Illustrator removed the some elements of the design, despite me seeing them on canvas. It took a live brush and deleted some parts of it even!
Take a look at the file attached.
1. Open it
2. Study the layer structure, notice a hidden clipping mask. Note the design…4 votes -
When a group of symbols is used as a key object, only one symbol gets the bold outline
When you click an object to mark it as a key object for aligning, Ai draws a fat bold edge around it. Works fine, but not for a group of symbols. Need to be fixed.
Similar to the problem with meshes, which don’t get any key outline at all:
http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/457060964 votes -
Bug: Adobe Acrobat PDF fields are no longer retained in Illustrator file
Adobe Acrobat PDF fields in a Illustrator PDF file should be retained upon save. Up to version 27.5, Illustrator did respect and retain PDF text fields, I started noticing the issue in Illustrator 27.6.1 and 27.7
OS: macOS Ventura 13.4
Affected AI versions: 27.6.1 and 27.7
Steps to reproduce problem: Open an existing illustrator PDF file that has Acrobat PDF text fields embedded, make any change and then save the file. After re-opening the file, the Acrobat PDF text fields are no longer present.
Expected results: Acrobat PDF text fields in a Illustrator file should be retained upon save. Up…
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Pressing Numpad Enter no longer commits editing a note for an object in 27.6.1
In previous version hitting Numpad Enter in the Note filed in the Attributes panel would have commit the changes into the field (while the main Enter created a new line). In 27.6.1 it’s not longer working, hitting Numpad Enter does not do anything — even create a new line. It should work and commit changes :(
Steps:
1. Open Attributes panel
2. In the panel’s flyout menu choose Show Note
3. Create any object, keep it selected
4. Put the cursor in the Note field in Attributes panel and type anything
5. Press Numpad EnterExpected: editing should end
Current…4 votes -
Share for review don't show the correct link for the file
- I shared for review a number of files, each time creating a new link for each file
- Now when I open the files and click share it doesn't show the correct link for that file and I can't update the link.
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Changing the Transparency removes brush
When I have several lines applied with a Pattern Brush and change the transparency of those lines to 50%, everything is fine. As soon as I return to 100% opacity, the Pattern Brush is completely removed and I have to reapply it.
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Illustrator turning PNG images yellow/purple / inverted
Running Illustrator 27.4.1 on Mac OS Ventura 13.2.1.
Having this issue with clear PNGs on Illustrator. The PNGs look okay when placed on the file. Upon re-opening of the file, all of the clear PNGs have turned negative, having a purple filter/yellow background.
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Move (Enter) doesn't copy the first time it's selected
When moving using the enter shortcut and hitting copy. It fails the first time and doesn't do anything. but the same input works the second time See attached video.
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[ExtendScript] Line feed \u000A character assigned to text contents is converted to carriage return
MacOS 13.3.1, Adobe Illustrator 27.4.1
Also reported on Windows same version of Illustrator.Steps to reproduce.
To see problem, run this script
```
(function () {var doc = app.documents.add(); var tf1 = doc.textFrames.add(); tf1.position = [100, 100]; tf1.contents = 'Break\u000Ame.'; alert('Linefeed (10)\n charCode = ' + tf1.contents.charCodeAt(5)); var tf2 = doc.textFrames.add(); tf2.position = [200, 100]; tf2.contents = 'Break\u0003me.'; alert('End-of-text (3)\n charCode = ' + tf2.contents.charCodeAt(5));})();
```
I would expect the text on the left to have a line feed (u+000A) character, but it is converted to a carriage return (u+000D).
The text on the right is a workaround,…4 votes
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