198 Answered Questions for the topic Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator Path Gradient Mesh

06/13/19

A clean way to remove gradient mesh in Illustrator?
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove a gradient mesh from an object in Illustrator without producing a distorted/inaccurate outline? Adobe documentation as well as most online resources I... more
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Adobe Illustrator Vector Graphics Bitmaps

06/13/19

How to force Illustrator to accurately trace the actual pixels?
I’m trying trace and convert a bitmap to a vector image, but I need Illustrator to actually trace the actual pixels, not smooth them out.I’ve tried various settings with “Live Trace,” but the... more
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Adobe Illustrator Export Illustrator Scripting

06/13/19

Export objects to separate files in Illustrator?
Is there a way to export objects to separate files in Illustrator? - The output I want is AI or vector files, not raster images.- The objects are not on separate artboards, and I am looking for a... more
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Adobe Illustrator Grids

06/13/19

How to align all selected points to a grid?
I'm working with Illustrator to make some icons. I use grid with step = 1px and after I scale/rotate shape elements I want them to automatically align to the grid. I know CS4+ has such an option in... more
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Adobe Illustrator Layers

06/12/19

In layers panel, how do I show only layers belonging to the current artboard?
In Illustrator, I have 12 artboards and dozens of layers, and they are all mixing up.In layers panel, how do I show only layers belonging to the current artboard?Do I need to assign layers to... more
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Adobe Illustrator Text Alignment Bounding Box

06/11/19

Align text in exact center (vertically and horizontally) without creating outlines?
In Illustrator, how do you align text in the exact center of a shape for example without creating outlines. If I go to center text using the align palette, Illustrator aligns the text to it's... more
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06/11/19

Is there a way to calculate the total length of all paths in a vector file?
I have a laser bed that people send me vector art to cut out. I charge by the inch and need a way to quickly select all of the vector artwork and get a total distance of all the paths.Are there any... more
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Adobe Illustrator Rasterization

06/11/19

Does rasterization in Illustrator reduce quality when printing?
I am preparing a template for a client from scratch, drawing with shapes in Illustrator. Client wants the finished product in PDF. I noticed that when I saved it in PDF, my vector shapes are STILL... more
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Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Vector Pdf

06/05/19

How to keep the text in vector in Photoshop without rasterizing it or flattening the layers when exporting to PDF?
After many tests in all kind of PDF presets, I couldn't figure out how to keep the text layers as vector and still have the quality of InDesign without using it. Everything I tried was rasterizing... more
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Adobe Illustrator Vector Print Design Effects

06/05/19

Export vector design from Illustrator to photoshop and back?
How do I take a gradient vector design into photoshop, add noise to it, and then return it back into Illustrator without the white background?
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Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Cmyk Pantone

06/05/19

CMYK to PANTONE differences between Illustrator and Photoshop?
I'm trying to find a way to match CMYK color to the closest PANTONE solid color. In Illustrator I use the "Recolor Artwork" dialog, in Photoshop the color dialog. But, if I convert (C=0, M=100,... more
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06/05/19

Best practice to track procedural image creation?
I often create a collection of images in Illustrator or Photoshop which require a specific sequence of manual steps in order to maintain a similar appearance across a series.Actions or scripts... more
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Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Artboard

06/05/19

Can you re-number the order of artboards in Illustrator CS4?
I use illustrator with multiple artboards to design website layouts. Often I start at the beginning (what I think is the beginning at the time) and get 15 pages deep. Then I realize that I need to... more
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Adobe Illustrator Shapes Text Typography

06/05/19

How can I fill in 4, 6, 8, 9, 0 etc with writing without it ignoring the center circle?
I'm trying to enter a list of names as text into the shape of an "8", but they won't go around the center holes of the 8, meaning I'm having to try, and failing, to justify it manually.How can I... more
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Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Svg

06/05/19

Change viewbox attribute in svg exported by illustrator?
I have a SVG file with viewBox="-155.7 -99 510 510". I believe this offset the paths in Mac OS X preview by -155.7 -99. when I open the SVG in Illustrator, the paths are not offset at all. how do I... more
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Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Font Management

06/05/19

Checking through different fonts quickly?
There's a trick I've seen other graphic designers do wehre they'll highlight a block of text, and then seemingly down-arrow through their whole list of fonts, seeing how it looks on that text... more
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Adobe Illustrator Shapes Vector

06/05/19

Filling half a shape in Illustrator?
I am still pretty new to illustrator, so I am still learning. I have a shape (pill shape) that is all white. I am trying to "fill" half of the shape with a yellow color (keeping the black stroke... more
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06/05/19

How to vector a logo?
I'm trying to convert the logo I've built in photoshop to a vector so I can resize it to fit different app and mobile screens.I've tried the live trace in illustrator function but that just... more
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05/29/19

Alternative to Adobe Illustrator?
Can you recommend a good alternative to Adobe Illustrator? I am learning vector based graphic design, but I am not ready to make such a large investment as to purchase a copy of Adobe Illustrator.... more
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Adobe Illustrator Xml Svg Cs6

05/18/19

Illustrator CS6 Data Variables XML Parser Error?
So I have to generate flyers for 10 different laptops (and more in the future). I decided to set up variables. I've created an XML Map for MS-Excel which allows me to save the 'XML Data' type file.... more
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Adobe Illustrator Illustrator

05/17/19

Which of the following features allows you to edit an individual object in a group while dimming all other non selected objects?
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Adobe Illustrator

05/15/19

Does a gaussian blur applied in illustrator stay vector?
Curious if this is appropriate for resizing, alpha transparency, etc.
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Adobe Illustrator

05/15/19

See coordinates of the cursor in Illustrator?
Given that there is an empty document in Illustrator CS5, is there a way to see what it the current X and Y coordinates of the point at which the cursor is pointing at?
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Adobe Illustrator Color Black Print Design

05/15/19

What CMYK values should I use for rich black, and how should I handle tints/shades?
I'm working on a full color piece in Illustrator which has a few large black and grey areas.I'd like the black to be a rich black. I was thinking c30 m30 y30 k100. What is the best ways to match my... more
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Adobe Illustrator Cs6

05/14/19

Scaling a text box in Illustrator CS6 (without scaling text)?
Ok, I have a fresh Illustrator document. Pasted some copied text into the "artboard" (the clipboard is severely broken, but that's for another day). The textbox that gets pasted is one huge line... more
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