Illustrator Layers are expanded when opening.
I haven't had much luck googling this, because I am not certain of the proper terminology to ask the question.When I open a file, one or more layer are opened/expanded in the layer tab on the side of...
View ArticleWhy is the text displaying blurry in Creative Cloud Illustrator?
Ever since starting to use the illustrator provided as part of the creative cloud, I can not produce anything with clear text. Why? It looks blurry on the art board and looks blurry in the final document.
View ArticleCreating a master AI file, like an HTML include file, that drives subsequent...
I would like to create a master background layer that multiple pages will be built over, while retaining the ability to edit the master background layer after-the-fact which will automatically change...
View ArticleRadial gradient in logo goes solid when file saved as pdf.
I have filled a dot in the "I" of a logo with a radial black gradient to represent a ball.When I save as a pdf, the once gradient ball turns to solid.I tried saving the file in ai first and then saving...
View ArticleWhy can't I select an anchor point behind a guide
Hi I've recently upgraded to Illustrator CS6 and I've run into a frustrating problem wich I don't remember being there in CS5. When I try to select an anchor point with the direct selection tool and...
View ArticleCan I change the Default Save as PDF compatibility?
The default for the save as pdf is Acrobat 6. Problem just started of my artboards not translating correctly in the PDF. Preview of the document is also very strange. Saved PDF will open correctly in...
View ArticleOpening Illustrator Help
I recently downloaded the free trial of illustrator to my mac and my creative cloud account on my desktop is displaying that I downloaded it but when I click on the illustrator app to open the program,...
View ArticleHow do I create or export a logo in Illustrator CS5 with an alpha channel to...
To anyone who can help: I have created a logo using Illustrator CS5 and need to import it into a video sequence in Final Cut Pro 6. The logo has a transparent background. It seems FCP 6 will import...
View Articleexporting seamless pattern tile for output?
Hi,The new Pattern Maker is great in Illustrator CS6 but can it be of any use for textile design? Once the pattern is created I just need the actual pattern tile which I can send for output as seamless...
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Copy/paste opacity problem
I´m having this weir issue with objects that have gradients with opacity.If I drag to copy, it´s makes a perfect copy. But if I copy/paste the object it becomes solid. This applys copy/paste in the...
View ArticleMissing option for rotate
Hello, I'm having an odd issue in Adobe Illustrator. When I create a shape and go to rotate it by selecting the object and hovering near a corner, I'm expecting my selection tool to change to the arc...
View ArticleShape Mode - Minus front tool.
Hi Im having problems with the minus front tool in llustrator, when I use this tool on a shape ( the shape on the bottom which I am trying to cut) which has an effect on it such as an inner glow, the...
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Trouble Installing Illustrator
Okay, so I have my first activation for my older laptop, and now I want to use my second activiation on my new desktop, but I'm having trouble. When I inserted the disc originally, I did not type in...
View ArticleI can't convert Spot Colors to CMYK in the Swatches Panel
I'm having an issue where I can't convert spot colors to CMYK in the swatches panel. Currently to fix I have to copy elements using the spot colors in to a new blank document, then convert them, then...
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What is the cross in the rectangle/ellipse shape?
Hi, Been using Illstrator for over 7 years now, and never really wanted to ask this question, but I have to now. If I draw a sqaure using the rectangle tool, it shows a cross in the centre, and if I...
View ArticleTrial then subscription download
I was on a 30 day trial and tomorrow my trial was to expire. I signed on to the $49 all inclusive package and began a download of Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. The prompt was to update which I...
View ArticleIllustrator CS6 (mac) crashes at startup while reading fonts! HELP PLEASE!!
So I've had this problem for a while now. My illustrator crashes at startup while "reading fonts". BUT the strange thing is, illustrator opens fine in the other user accounts on my computer. I just...
View ArticlePrint Dialog box issues
When I make changes to a print parameter, ie add crop marks, the changes only appear if I select a different media size than what I was working in. Say I was working in CUSTOM. If I add crop marks, I...
View ArticleStudent needs Adobe Ill. 10 upgrade?
I'm a full time university student and I've just purchased a new Mac. I need to upgrade my Illustrator to the latest version that will run on the Mac OS Mountain Lion? Do you know how much it will cost...
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