Suddenly can't merge any anchor points?
I am busy working on creating a big object with many split ways, you can compare it with the streets of NY or something,Now the first 5-6 hours went great combining anchor points so it is one big...
View ArticleTwo Anchors, both are positioned y = 0, yet path between appears "diagonal"
Hi there, just out of curiosity: Every now and then I have two anchors, both on the same horizontal position (lets say y = 0 mm). Yet the direct path (no curve!) seems to hang "diagonally" between...
View ArticleCreate equal grid in illustrator using grid tool
HiGetting very frustrated, want to translate my vector illustrations to charts for cross stitch kits. Using the grid tool, but the lines aren't equally spaced? I have a 100cm x 100cm document at the...
View ArticleHow to disable the SaveAs option?
Hi, I need to hide/disable the "save As" and Save option in the "illustrator application CS5" menu via scripting. Kindly advise me Thanks for looking into this.Maria
View Articlemultiple symbols for line graph in illustrator
I can't figure out how to change the default square data points in a line graph. When I try to got to Object>Graph>Marker it is greyed out. When I click on a circle symbol and then try to go to...
View ArticleWhere do I go to upgrade from Illustrator CS 5 to CS 6
I'm looking to upgrade from Illustrator CS 5 to CS 6. Where do I go to purchase the upgrade. Can I still do it on the Adobe site? Will this version of Illustrator work with my Imac. I have a 2.16 GHz...
View ArticleCC file clipped upon import into CS6
I'm working with another artist that uses Illustrator CC. When I open the Cc file in my CS6 there is a clipping mask where the art board border is. Also, everything is a mess with all the strokes now...
View ArticleCustom PMS ink swatch
My client uses a custom PMS ink mix. How can I make a spot color swatch in Illustrator that shows the color and client name?
View ArticleAi saved symbol
When I save my work in Ai, I do not see the Ai symbol. I see the photoshop symbol instead. When I hover my mouse over the saved work it reads Ai but it is showing up as Photoshop in my file. How can I...
View ArticleUpgrade from Illustrator Creative cloud V6 to CC
Hi we recently upgraded our creative cloud software from V6 to CC, since doing this our printer has refused to print grey scales. We have had an engineer in and he say the printer / copier is fine, and...
View ArticleMagic wand selection shape from one layer, drop to sub layer and copy that...
In PS i can Magic wand selection shape from one layer, drop to sub layer and copy that selected shape from that sub layer. How do I do this in illistrator, and moreover, from multiple layer at the same...
View ArticleAdding artboards that show up in a PDF
Hi, I'm creating a file that has many artboards that I would like to be seen sequentially after saving as a PDF. I've been creating the artboards one at time from left to right to accomplish this. As...
View ArticleWhy does the knife/scissor tool not work?
I'm going to state it up front that I am very new to AI and have just recently begun learning it. So I'm sorry if my issue is silly or something that I'm doing wrong.. But I'm at a complete loss as to...
View ArticleInstalling CC on multiple devices
I have Creative Cloud installed on my laptop, but I want it on my desktop as well, only either it isn't cooperating or I don't know the magic words. Any suggestions? Thanks. Kina
View ArticleHow can I move the center point of an object?
How can I move the center point of an object?
View ArticleBevel Effects
Cant find any one that can create as good a bevel effect as PS can. There must be a way. Anyone direct me to some good links please.
View ArticleAI CS5 Font handling, how many are too many fonts. I have 14000 fonts
Since I installed a font pack that I purchased, Adobe is sluggish...opening, saving files, closing files...getting a lot of "not responding" and then it returns to working condition. I can select...
View ArticleIllustrator CC freezes when attempting to save in pdf
My illustrator won't let me save in pdf, it allows me to print in pdf but the option window for saving in pdf doesn't appear and the program freezes, last week it was working fine. I appreciate your...
View ArticlePoor stroke quality.
Hello there,My problem is simply this:Look at the corners. Looks bad.My settings are these: I'd like to know how to make that stroke look smooth on the corner. It used to work better in CS5. Thanks in...
View Articledownloads
How do I downloard AI to my computer? trying to charge me $19.99, but I'm a $49.99 per month member?
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