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nmycps
Inspiring
Nov 6, 2024 2:21 PM UTC
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Creating user-defined swatch library additionally adds default swatches

I created a user-defined swatch library of six seamless pattern tiles. I did 'save swatch library as AI', but for some reason the default color swatches have been added also. I only want the ones I created. How to get rid of the added defaults? Thanks! 

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Doug A Roberts
Doug A RobertsCorrect answer
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Nov 6, 2024 2:32 PM UTC

You need to delete all the swatches you don't want from the swatch panel before saving -- or, open your swatch library as a regular AI file (File > Open), delete the swatches from the panel and save again.

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Doug A Roberts
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Doug A RobertsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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Nov 6, 2024 2:32 PM UTC

You need to delete all the swatches you don't want from the swatch panel before saving -- or, open your swatch library as a regular AI file (File > Open), delete the swatches from the panel and save again.

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    nmycpsAuthor
    Inspiring
    Nov 6, 2024 4:39 PM UTC

    Okay, that worked fine. I wasn't sure if deleting the other color swatches would somehow remove them everywhere. Thanks!

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    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    Nov 6, 2024 6:12 PM UTC

    Swatches are always document specific. You remove them just from the affected document.

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