Thank you. To be clear, this was not about After Effects; though, I still welcome the move if you think it is best. The attached image was just the most recent example. This dialogue box appears to be in common with numerous other Adobe CC applications, presented under the same conditions during their respective launch. ... View more

Ughh! Thanks for pointing-out that the link requires login to access, despite all Adobe descriptions to the contrary. I should have tested it. When I did, even after logging-in, I noticed that the review system does not provide any way to download the file.   Try the link now, updated to a Google Drive share. It should make a download option available in the upper-right corner when viewing. Here is the Adobe Review System settings for the former link, which indicates no password is required. I now wonder if it means an ad hoc password, separate for the link only. ... View more

Kurt,   Certainly can. Below is a share link to an example Illustrator file. Test Illustrator design: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rX1JxlcBO8lGODFeJXYtqHSg-p2nMmN   To test, open the design, save the variable library, and then try to load the same library. Inspect the library XML file to see the improper list of variables in the variable declaration section, "<variables>". Below is the way this section is generated for me. I presume this will be the same for anyone trying it. <variables> <variable category="&ns_flows;" trait="textcontent" varName="Variable1"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable2"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable2"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable5"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable5"></variable> </variables> This is what the first error is about. In the case above, Variable2 and Variable5 are repeated, while variables numbered 2, 3, 4, and 6 are missing. Correcting the list to the below version will overcome the first error, but present the second error after confirming to replace existing variable values. <variables> <variable category="&ns_flows;" trait="textcontent" varName="Variable1"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable2"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable3"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable4"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable5"></variable> <variable category="&ns_vars;" trait="visibility" varName="Variable6"></variable> </variables>   ... View more

That may explain why I was unable to reproduce the issue, the last time I tried!   Thank you for the update. Here's hoping our issues are one in the same. ... View more

I can try that. That's not a setting I would want to leave disabled. So, I will leave it enabled for now. Then, once the issue becomes reproducable again, I will hopefully remember to try disabling it.   Thank you for this suggestion. ... View more

If using the align-center controls is not working or not practical in your scenario, here is an alternate way to find the orthogonal center of the artboard or any other object. Create a rectangle the same size and in the same position as the artboard or object, change the transformation anchor to any corner, then set the height and width of the new rectangle to fifty-percent ("50%"). The anchor point in the opposite corner of the rectangle is now the orthogonal center. ... View more

The guide lock feature appears to occasionally get corrupted, acting as if locked for one, some, or all guides, but not indicated by either a layer lock or a document-level all-guide lock. This will cause frustrating attempts to select guides, which may appear to be selected for a split second just before being immediately deselected. When this occurs, as it recently often does, toggle the document-level all-guide lock on and back off again; use menu View > Guides > Lock Guides, then View > Guides > Unlock Guides, or double-tap the shortcut shown (Ctrl+Alt+; on Windows or Cmd+Opt+; on a Mac). ... View more

The guide lock feature appears to occasionally get corrupted, acting as if locked for one, some, or all guides, but not indicated by either a layer lock or a document-level all-guide lock. This will cause frustrating attempts to select guides, which may appear to be selected for a split second just before being immediately deselected. When this occurs, as it recently often does, toggle the document-level all-guide lock on and back off again; use menu View > Guides > Lock Guides, then View > Guides > Unlock Guides, or double-tap the shortcut shown (Ctrl+Alt+; on Windows or Cmd+Opt+; on a Mac). ... View more

A method that worked for me is to combine all file objects using Acrobat into a single document and open it using Illustrator. This is useful when the original or relative image sizes are important. Opening a multipage PDF document using Illustrator will prompt you with the options to import all pages or a specific range. Note that placing it will not give you the options for all pages or a page range.    Another method is to simply use InDesign for the import process and to gridify the entire set. Then, copy the grid set from InDesign and paste it to Illustrator. Note that some effects may not be compatible with this method. So, if you get the warning, be sure to check the pasted images carefully for any unacceptable changes and replace those as needed with the regular Place method.   To create a grid of multiple objects using InDesign, press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on a Mac), select and "Open" all of the files simultaneously, drag a rectangle for the total grid area, before releasing the mouse button, tap the right-arrow key to add columns and the up-arrow key to add rows. The opposing left- and down-arrow keys will remove the columns and rows, respectively. Once you release the mouse button, objects for all of the selected files will be sized to fit within each grid cell. Lastly, with the entire grid still selected, copy, switch to Ilustrator, and paste. Voila! ... View more

If you would like to import all of the file objects simultaneously, use InDesign for the import process and to gridify the entire set. Then, copy it from InDesign and paste it to Illustrator.   To import the file objects simultaneously, you may have to first gather all of them into the same folder. Then, using InDesign, create a temporary document, press Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on a Mac), select and "Open" all of the files, drag a rectangle for the total grid area, before releasing the mouse button, tap the right-arrow key to add columns and the up-arrow key to add rows. The opposing left- and down-arrow keys will remove the columns and rows, respectively. Once you release the mouse button, objects for all of the selected files will be sized to fit within each grid cell. Lastly, with the entire grid still selected, copy, switch to Ilustrator, and paste. Voila!   Another method that worked for me is to combine all file objects using Acrobat into a single document and open it using Illustrator. This is generally slower for some reason, but is useful when the original or relative image sizes are important. Using this method, Illustrator will prompt you with the option to import all pages or a specific range. Note that placing it will not give you the options for all pages or a page range. ... View more

I believe the ability to only select the entire layer along with the locked object works as intended, for example, for purposes of making a copy. However, I agree that this new behavior of manipulating a locked object is a new problem, though likely related to a similar issue of selecting and/or manipulating anchors within locked or hidden objects (see https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-desktop-bugs/suggestions/41865163-locked-background-objects-unlocking-moving-when-us). The only way users should be able to manipulate locked objects would be copying, reordering, or deleting the objects directly in the Layers panel (AKA palette). The similar issue was supposedly fixed in version 26.1. But, obviously it touches on deeper issues that need a much larger overhaul.   For now, I recommend moving the objects you wish to lock within a sublayer. When I tested this technique, it appeared to prevent the locked objects from being included when selecting the containing layer. This technique, of course, won't apply if you are trying to lock part of a group, which cannot span layers. And, it's a shame, since that is exactly what I need to do - lock a clipping path, which my colleague keeps accidently nudging. ... View more

I feel you. But, without an Illustrator hack, inches, as defined in Illustrator, are at a fixed relative scale of 72 pixels (72 ppi). This was based on the original Macintosh physical monitor resolution. That limitation is far too short-lived and old to still be lingering in software. Both modern and old monitors range from 96 ppi to 218 ppi (Retina). For some reason, Adobe design products lack the flexibility to include a conventionally adjustable pixel scale to suit modern needs. Designs created in inches/centimeters, for instance, should be able to include their own pixel scale, such as 300 or 600 ppi to match the end-point dpi of their print publisher. Ideally, designers should be able to set their own pixel scale for all new designs in addition to being able to adjust it on-the-fly.   One thought I just had, presuming you want to keep your original design with units set to real-world measurements (inches, centimeters, points, etc.): Create a seperate design file with units set to pixels and place a linked version of the each original design. Then, scale the linked image to match the desired ppi. Using this technique, any design changes will immediately be reflected at the appropriate ppi when exporting the file with units set to pixes. The same technique would also work in reverse. I hope this helps. ... View more

Riccardo,   I'm sure you are searching your registry for the appropriate key value using the Find tool, PC: Ctrl+F; Mac: Cmd+F with a subsequent F3-key to continue the search. If so, try searching your registry for the Data value instead, looking for any key beginning with "Interface\". Since the key name includes a GUID (the long, confusing string of hexadecimal values in curly braces), this value could possibly change before you get the chance to search for it. If you find more than a few matches of either value, consider granting permissions to the parent key, instead, and selecting options to apply the change to the child objects. This may cut-out a lot of repeated effort. ... View more

Thank you, Mylenium. I took your advice about adding slight panning. It didn't eliminate the ripple distortion anomaly, but DID make it much less noticeable. Once I saw this was working favorably, I finished cleaning up the motion and found it helped even more. So, the lessen here is to add motion to reduce inherent ripple distortion anomalies made prominant by slow scaling. ... View more

I stumbled across an odd characteristic that you may be able to use to your advantage. While After Effects is not fully compatible with Illustrator artboards, it does seem to consistently import only from the bottom (last ordered) artboard. Therefore, if you have an Illustrator layout that you use for other things, like exporting to JPEG or linking in other documents, you can simply add a separate, overlapping, bottom artboard which encompasses all of the artwork and still use the other artboard(s) for those purposes.   What I mean by "After Effects is not fully compatible with Illustrator artboards" is that when you have more than one artboard, you cannot select which one to import the graphics from. The Illustrator feature of multiple artboards was added a long time ago. You'd think other Adobe applications would have all caught-up by now. What I mean by "odd characteristic" is that most Adobe applications not fully compatible with Illustrator artboards will only import Illustrator artwork from the top (first ordered) artboard instead of the bottom. ... View more

Amal,   I received the same original error during document optimization. I tried following your instruction for saving as "Print Ready PDF". For me, this step produces a new error, "There was an error processing a page. Invalid ColorSpace."   I suspect the problem has nothing to do with the font at all. My shop has been using the font identified by the first error for years. This font has only recently become the indicator of a problem. So, if the font is truly the source of the problem, it will be due to local file corruption. Therefore, trying the same process on a different computer with the font already installed will confirm this if the same errors do not appear. And, if so, reinstalling the font will be the remedy, even if not at first try. The reinstall might include first manually removing the font and/or acquiring a new copy of the font files to install.   I am only working with the document now to make digital copies available on January 1. So, since I do have a copy that seems to be fine, any resolve is too late to worry about for this publication. The professional printing service has already produced the document now causing the error (I should also note, without any problems reported back).   Despite the errors, the document does get optimized, fully exported, and seems to render fine. And, I cannot find any obvious issues with the text or the colors. I will continue examining the prints (once they arrive) and future publications more closely for a while. Though, for now, it seems safe to just ignore the errors in my case. ... View more

The Perspective tool in the Vanishing Point filter is quite picky (particuliar) and difficult. If any drawn plane is red or does not show grid lines when selected, redraw it. If any layers are hidden or locked, you may need to unhide and unlock or remove them. ... View more

7 months later and the batch command is still not working properly. To recap: Not overriding the destination always uses the same name for each data set (record). So, that's no good regardless of filename options. Overriding the destination will at least serialize the name for each data set. However, the filename options are still a little buggy, adding the artboard name to each filename instance. "File + Number" is mostly correct, but with up-to-two leading zeros and three trailing zeros for the number and also appends the artboard name. "Data Set Name" does use the data set name with a simple number, but also appends the artboard name. And, "File + Data Set Name" combines the original filename, data set name, a simple number, and, again, the artboard name. How about changing the preset combination choices to checkbox options - oh, in addition to working correctly? Where do I submit suggestions? Ah, nevermind. Nobody cares. ... View more