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3D Differences between Illustrator and Photoshop
I created a 3D file in Photoshop and decided to create a vector version instead in Illustrator. When I tried to do the same thing in Illustrator, I got a different outcome. Photoshop has a base plane...
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Create outline from a group of unclosed objects in illustrator
Is there any way to create a thicker line stroke to the border of the object without tracing the object manually. The object in placed in a group and it has closed and unclosed paths.
View ArticleSometimes when I close my Illustrator CS6 file it automatically saves without...
Of course, if I didn't want to save the file this creates a problem. It doesn't happen all the time, just ocassionally and I can't figure out why it does it. Any thoughts? I'm using an iMac 2.5GHz...
View ArticleArrow keys stopped working in Save dialog
It's been a few months now and was hoping for a patch, but none seems to be coming so here's the post... Arrow keys have stopped working for me in the Save dialog. Same behavior on 3 machines in both...
View ArticleFiles locked in Win7 by explorer
My ai files are constantly being locked by windows explorer. This means I am unable to delete or rename them. To try and resolve this I have disabled Win7 Indexing, turned off the preview pane and have...
View ArticleIllustrator crashing since update -
I am running Illistrator CC and after an auto update the program has become so unstable that I can no longer work with it. If i select diferent menu items, such as New, Preference, Workspace -- it will...
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How do I curve part of a shape and keep other parts square?
So im attempting to square part of a rounded square, but leave some sides curved. The problem is I've got a small square to cover the curved square and I have aligned it and yet there is a blured edge...
View ArticleI need help convincing a workflow administrator on Illustrator PDF presets
I need help convincing my workflow administrator on Illustrator PDF presets. I work at a company which prints folding cartons, pressure sensitive labels, and film packaging. Esko Automation Engine 12...
View ArticleModifier Keys Not Working - Tried Everything!
I am working on OS 10.8.3. Just installed Adobe Illustrator (CS4), and the modifier keys (shift, space bar, etc.) won't work at all. I have tried every suggestion I could find in the forums, but to no...
View ArticleKeyboard shortcuts not working in Illustrator CC for Mac
I'm having a lot of problems using keyboard shortcuts in Illustrator CC for Mac. They'll will work intermittently. No keyboard issues anywhere else. Is this a bug, or something I can remedy on my end?
View ArticleHelp opening two CS6 Illustrator Files
I have two files that I saved last night, now I can't open them. Any suggestions? I didn't save them as pdf compatible.
View ArticleWhy can't I create a custom size in a new document in CS4?
I just recently re-installed CS4 onto another computer and now I can't select "Custom" in the size when creating a new document.
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What is the best way to create this pattern?
Hi there. I'm new to using illustrator, and I have to work on several repeating patterns. For this one, the base figure is drawn, and I have two questions: 1) How do I make the line endings meet...
View ArticleThe real Pantone color files!
Please make the old pantone color book files available (have only current CS6, have not saved CS2-5)
View ArticleCan Illustrator CS4 open Illustrator CS6 files? or other work around way to...
Can Illustrator CS4 open files created in CS6? or can CS6 files be converted to be opened in CS4? like CS6 InDesign can be saved in IDML files to be opened in previous versions. Or if there is any...
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Gradient Along Stroke
Thought I'd try posting again...adobe has said it's a bug and therefore no longer an open case...problem is, I still can't get my work done....I am open to suggestions as to work arounds? I tried...
View ArticleMy CC manager is uncooperative???
My CC manager will only allow me to download Illustrator CC, all I want is C6? Illustrator CS6 has been crashing every time I would try to move anything so I uninstalled it from my application folder...
View ArticlePlaced jpg into illustrator is too large
I have been using illustrator since 1988 and I am not sure why all of a sudden this is happening. I must have clicked the wrong box or something.I save a jpg from my psd file at 5 x 6 inches at 300...
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best way to achieve this ''paint-style''?
Hi all. I'm studying design but I have some trouble with this simple thing. I don't know how to achieve this effect in the best and natural way possible.. Is that a brush? how do you call this...
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