198 Answered Questions for the topic Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Cs3

04/27/19

Where do X/Y coordinates measure from in Adobe CS3 and Illustrator?

I have a project where there are several PDF files. I'm using Illustrator to make these. It seems the point/line of origin is inconsistent from image to image (file to file). Where is the point... more
Adobe Illustrator

04/25/19

Adobe Illustrator: Variable font size along a path?

all.So I have a curving path in Illustrator and I've put some text on it using the "Type on Path" tool. I want to make the font size of that text gradually increase towards the middle and then... more

04/24/19

Illustrator script to add colors from selected object onto artboard as swatches?

I'm looking for a way to add color chips, along with their color name onto the artboard based on a selected object.I work in textile and print design, need to create a mill-sheet listing out every... more
Adobe Illustrator Color Print Design Cmyk

04/23/19

spot color print - how to indicate white?

I prefer to work with the web, so it's been forever since I've worked with a printer. Just received this message back regarding a doc utilizing white ink. How can I accomplish this in Adobe... more
Adobe Illustrator

04/20/19

Tint a layer (or a group of objects) in illustrator?

In Illustrator I want to give a whole layer of objects a common tint. But I do not want to also color any transparent background. Also, I want to be able to continue drawing on the tinted layer... more
Adobe Illustrator Color Conversion

04/20/19

Illustrator: Getting solid color values from transparency?

I created a logo in illustrator and after much experimentation, settled with a design which the client approved. The problem is, some shapes have a transparency of 60% which looks amazing on white... more
Adobe Illustrator Stroke Text Cs6

04/20/19

How to add multiple strokes aligned 'outside' to a type layer in Illustrator CS6?

Trying to do something which seems so simple and failing badly. I have created a simple Type layer.I need to add two strokes to the layer. But I would like the stroke to be on the outside of the... more
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign

04/20/19

How do I send a file I've created in InDesign to someone else, so they can open it up in InDesign and work with the file too?

I'm kind of in a pickle and took on a project involving indesign/illustrator. It's been a long time since I was really familiar with InDesign so I feel a bit overwhelmed right now and as though... more
Adobe Illustrator Gradient Cs6

04/20/19

Gradient Tool is blocked on Illustrator cs6?

My gradient tool on Illustrator cs6 is blocked.It won't let me change color, direction or anything related. The Gradient tool wont even let me click on the gradient, it shows the cursor with a... more
Adobe Illustrator

04/20/19

Best way to create an array of objects in Illustrator?

I often find myself needing to create an array of objects, either in a straight line, rotated around a centre point, or angled along a path. At the moment I'm using all sorts of different and... more
Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Logo Logo Design

04/18/19

Wheres does Yoga Perdana does this illustration, and add his shadowing, and 3D coloring? Thank you.

Any 3D Logo software or logo design website. Thank you.
Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Tools Document Setup

04/18/19

How to change the color of the artboard in Adobe Illustrator?

It is practically impossible to edit a white illustration on the default white artboard background. Hiding the artboard makes the whole work area receive the artboard's white color.**Is there a way... more
Adobe Illustrator Drawing

04/17/19

Is there a way to imitate a pencil or pen in illustrator?

I'm working with illustrations and I realized that it's easier to draw lines in Illustrator and combine them in Photoshop with other effects and textures. The problem is that I cannot find a way to... more
Adobe Illustrator Artboard Shortcuts Alignment

04/17/19

How to align all objects in the center of the artboard using Illustrator?

Is there a shortcut to align all objects in the center of an artboard instead of doing it manually?
Adobe Illustrator

04/16/19

How to preserve layer settings when copying between files?

I have two illustrator projects that represent a warehouse floor layout. Both projects have the same layers (same names, same color).One project is the entire floor layout on one artboard and the... more
Adobe Illustrator Dpi

04/16/19

Illustrator: View -> Actual Size smaller than life size?

I'm using Illustrator CS6 on OS X. When choosing View -> Actual Size, the displayed elements are smaller on the screen than their actual size, say in centimetres. How can I "calibrate"... more
Adobe Illustrator

04/15/19

How to get pixel dimensions instead of pt?

I received an illustrator file that I'm trying to break up into it's bits. However everything is measured in pt rather than px. Is there a global setting i can change?
Adobe Illustrator Gradient Color Swatches

04/15/19

How do you extract a color from a gradient in Illustrator?

I want to grab one of the colors from a gradient, and turn it into a solid color swatch._________________UpdateJust to be precise, I want to get the color of one of the 'nodes' in the gradient. So... more
Adobe Illustrator Color Logo Color Conversion

04/15/19

Need Guidance for Color Profile Settings in Illustrator?

What is the best color profile to start with in Illustrator when designing a Logo that will be used for web and for print? Do you need to work on them in two different files, one with CMYK profile... more
Adobe Illustrator Artboard

04/15/19

How can I get a transparent artboard?

I want to make a text effect and for that I want a transparent background. My question arises from here; how do I get a transparent background? I am using Illustrator CC.
Adobe Illustrator Xml Data Visualisation

04/12/19

Illustrator data-driven maps?

I have searched high and low for a way to colorize parts of a map based on a csv or xml file. For instance to illustrate results of a election. Doing it by hand is both tediousI imagine being able... more
Adobe Illustrator Color Cs5 Rgb

04/12/19

how to change the workspace color window from RGB to CMYK mode in Illustrator CS5.1?

I'm using Illustrator CS5.1 and started a new document in RGB mode. When I change the color mode to CMYK under `File > Document Color Mode > CMYK Color`, the Color window in my workspace... more
Adobe Illustrator Path Cs6

04/12/19

Finding open paths in Adobe Illustrator?

I uploaded a file to a market place but it got rejected. They sent me messages for some modifications and the one modification they want is to close opened paths.How can I find open paths or their... more
Adobe Illustrator Client Relations

04/12/19

Client wants .ai file but it doesn't display correctly?

I have a client from hell, she wants my original .ai files and that is fine, however she downloaded Ai CC and is now complaining that "things don't show up right"... this is a map and has about 70... more
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Print Design Apparel

04/12/19

When designing for apparel how should the canvas be addressed?

I am aware that most screen printing or DTG (Direct To Garment) have a maximum print size but I'm curious to know what is the proper way to address apparel designs when the intended design is to be... more

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