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  1. M

    macOS How to use Adobe Illustrator executeMenuCommand with AppleScript?

    Hello, How can I write AppleScript to communicate with Adobe Illustrator using "executeMenuCommand" (javascript command)? https://ten-artai.com/illustrator-ccver-22-menu-commands-list/ I tried: tell application "Adobe Illustrator" do JavaScript "app.executeMenuCommand("Expand3");" end tell...
  2. P

    Trying to find a Twitter about a Google Material Icon glitch and Jony Ive...

    I've been searching for a Twitter thread I saw in early 2022 or so talking about a Google Material icon with visual glitch due to an svg rounding error. They say that it was reported around 2016 and only fixed recently. Then, someone who worked for Jony Ive also chimes in on something about how...
  3. K

    Disable Magic Mouse scrolling in a specific app

    Hi! I love using the Magic mouse scrolling for large lists of folders and files in Finder, and for scrolling in web sites, but I really HATE the way scrolling ruins my work with Adobe Illustrator, specially when working with several docs that share the same size and I change from one to another...
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    USB access for VirtualBox to transfer Applications to VM

    I've installed VirtualBox to run High Sierra on my 2014 27" Retina iMac (Big Sur) Host Machine but can't find a way to make the VM access the USB device. I've tried the USB settings on the VM Manager and selected the USB Device but no luck. Also tried ejecting the USB on the Host before...
  5. Z

    working with Pantone colours and Illu

    Has anyone used the Pantone BRIDGE colour scale for process printing? Im trying to locate the 2296C Pantone colour in Illustrator.
  6. Z

    modified outside Illu?

    When saving in Illu i get this msg and i got no idea what it means nor why i receive it!
  7. Cbarnett202

    All iPads Adobe Illustrator Available Now

    Hey all - just noticed that Illustrator is available for download two days early. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-illustrator/id1018784575
  8. SchroederDoodle

    Best Mac for Illustrator / AE

    Hi All! Looking for some buying advice. Looking to upgrade my 15" MBP 2.7 GHZ Intel Core i7, 16Gigs Ram, early 2013. I mostly use Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, but from what I understand, neither take full advantage of multicores, and operate best with a high single core processor...
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    MBP 2018 for Graphic AND 3D

    Hi people, I am curious to know if anyone here uses the new MBP Pro 15' for Graphic Design and especially for 3D Graphics. I am waiting for this year to end and replace my 2010 15 ' MBP, which is been my loyal comrade for 8 years and still working hard. Though, I had to drop aside zBrush and...
  10. ayca02

    which macbook pro to buy for illustrator user? i5 or i7, GHz and core?

    Can anyone give me advice for the which macbook pro (mid 2018) to buy? Im using adobe illustrator and Photoshop, time to time(not every day) for a fashion design projects. i used to use late 2011 mac pro 15 inch i7 2,4 GHz. This time i will take 13 inch 16 gm ram for sure, but i couldn't decide...
  11. D

    Illustrator and Photoshop

    Good evening, I have a question, I use Sierra, I have Illustrator and Photoshop not really original, can someone tell me if the new operating system will continue to work? thank you.
  12. C

    SSD or better specs?

    I'm looking to buy an iMac 27" 5k 2017 and I'm torn between two options: 1. i5 3.4 GHz 4GB video memory, 512GB SSD - 3000$ 2. i5 3.8GHz 8GB video memory, 2TB fusion (128GB SSD) - 2600$ (it is currently on sale) I hear everyone saying that going full SSD is much better than a fusion drive, but...
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    Help an illustrator buy first iMac!

    Hello! I am an illustrator working mainly in Photoshop, but I also use Illustrator and InDesign for some of my work. I do a lot of traditional work too, so I'm always scanning at very high resolution. When I'm working I have Photoshop running working with pretty large files (I do most of my...
  14. Z

    are www.freepik.com pics really free?

    What are the downsides in using pics from www.freepik.com? Are they truly free for use?
  15. G

    iMac 27" 5k 2017 Slow Adobe CC Apps

    Hi, yesterday I bought a brand new baseline 2017 27" 5k iMac running 10.13.4, i5 3,4ghz, 8gb, Radeon Pro 570, 1TB Fusion Drive I have a problem with Adobe CC apps, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, for most of the part, they work ok, but panning and scrolling around the page creates lag...
  16. M

    Using large files on Macbook Pro

    Hey, I support an office where designers use MacBook pro for their design work. They mainly use illustrator (cloud) for files which can sometimes go up to 5GB in size! Needless to say, they are saying its very slow.. and can quit the app unexpectedly etc. They have new Macs - 16GB Memory and...
  17. WSWien

    Converting iDraw files without iDraw (Autodesk Graphic)

    I've come across a number of .idraw files recently and have tried everything I can think of to open/convert them. It seems like there are no online converters and no iDraw (or Autodesk Graphic) for Windows. So basically, it seems like Windows user can't use these files at all. And as a Mac user...
  18. K

    HELP! SCRIPTING ON ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: duplicating image into grid?

    Hello everyone! So I design everything via Illustrator but scripting is my area of weakness... I wanted to ask if anyone could help me write a script template that would easily take my image and duplicate it into a grid. Here is an example image: I start by taking this image and clipping it...
  19. courtneyjohnson

    iPad Pro vector apps for creating stock designs

    I create designs for stock websites, which requires vectors, usually in EPS and JPEG formats. Wondering which iPad Pro apps are best for creating vectors that easily translate into file types for stock sites. Preferably an app that can link up with Illustrator on my desktop. I know of Adobe...
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    Installed fonts not loading

    I have an iMac and MacBook, both with Adobe CS5.5 installed. Suddenly, my installed fonts are not available on all programmes in CS on my iMac. All is normal on my MacBook. Talking to a colleague and looking at forums I made sure that all fonts are installed in both the system and user fonts...