How can I assign a keyboard shortcut to a script?
I used to use MenuMaster, but they no longer support the latest OSX. System preferences will not let you add shortcuts to Illustrator. Illustrator doesn't seem to let you assign shortcuts to items in...
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Empty Clipping mask
I am making a clipping mask in Illustrator but every time I clip the image disappears and path is empty.
View ArticleIllustrator document window will not resize
On a Mac -- CS6All of a sudden my document windows refuse to resize. I was sent an Illustrator file by another artist and now all windows only open to the size of his window. Can't change any of them....
View Articledrawing - pixel dimension preview box disabled
Somehow the pixel x pixel size box when drawing ellipses/lines/rectangles has been disabled. I cannot locate it's toggle. Need it reactivated to draw precise shapes. Regards,-me
View ArticleThe sub menus in will not open for my tools in Adobe Illustrator CS6
the sub menus will not open for my tools in adobe illustrator CS6 and I have the "show tool tips" box marked
View ArticleCreating Illustrator Template
Hi guys,I need to tap the wisdom of an Adobe rep or a more experienced graphic designer. I’m the head graphic designer for a promotional products supplier/retailer, and I need some help with Adobe...
View ArticleWhy is my CS6 Adobe Illustrator file so large?
I duplicated one of my previously created CS6 Adobe Illustrator files (28 MB) with photos that have clipping masks. Why is my new AI file now 148 MB in size, when all of my newly linked jpeg graphics...
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Help! I created a Vector shape in Photoshop, and it's only half showing in AI
As you can see by the screenshots, this logo is vector and shows up perfectly in PHotoshop. (it was created in Photoshop and is a layered Vector PDF). I bring it into AI, though and the top portion of...
View ArticleIllustrator (CS6) "unknown error has occurred" when saving as .ai
We've been experiencing an issue with saving illustrator files (as .ai). The error message is "unknown error occurred" when attempting to save. Things tried already: delete preferences...
View ArticleVector Library
Can anyone please recommend some type of vector library plugin for Illustrator CS6. I need somewhere I can drag commonly used vector elements in illustrator (similar to that of the library in...
View ArticleHow can i release text from a text box?
How can I release text from a text box? I want the shape of the text box without the text in it.
View ArticleIllustrator Export Selection
Hi guys, Is there any way to Export Selected Objects in Illustrator? I am working on a website sketch and i will need to include things outside the frame. When i select Export (or save as PDF) even if...
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Only 'weight' on Stroke window
Hello, I've been trying to fix this myself but couldn't find any answer.How can I have the second panel in Illustrator for Mac? At the moment, I'm stuck with a single-option panel, only allowing to...
View Articlecan you copy a layer from one file to another?
can you copy a layer from one file to another?
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Introducing "Collect Links v1 (BETA)"
Hi friends I´ve just concluded the version 1 (BETA) of my new script for Illustrator called "Collect Links". In resume, it will collect all the links in the opened active project and copy it to an...
View ArticleHow to call the javascript through Command prompt?
I need to call the .js file through command prompt. And also through programming language like c++, java. Could you please advice me with samples.This is for "illustrator cs".
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Defining Patterns, help with bounding boxes
Hi! It's been a couple years since I regularly used Illustrator. I have version CS4, fully updated. I am currently trying to create a complex striped pattern to use as a fill, it consists of a solid...
View ArticleAi file un-editable with a weird transparency over all my work. Please help...
I was working on my illustrator file and I dont know what happened but when doing a simple copy paste command, majority of my work is now un-editable, non clickable and just flattened with a half...
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Creating a fine halftone effect
Hi I have created a sticker on Illustrator and want to give it a fine retro halftone effect. Tried allsorts and I am having trouble getting it to look good.This is the look I want just a very fine...
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