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wcn_dave
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April 3, 2023
Question

Export only from artboard when using Asset Export

  • April 3, 2023
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When using export, you can select an artboard checkbox to not include elements that bleed off the page.

However when using the asset export (i want to export lots of things to different resolutions and re-export after any updates), it doesn't crop, and I can't see a setting to do that.

 

This means exporting everything one at a time, which is a real pain.

 

I referred to this post: https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/export-only-what-s-inside-artboard/td-p/1217653

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    dylanglockler1
    Participating Frequently
    June 1, 2024

    I already replied but would like to again reiterate how frustrating this missing feature is. I have multiple ways to batch export. I'm trying to create hundreds of exported logo images for a product customizer. They must be identical size, best achieved using an artboard. I don't want to place each one on it's own artboard, I need them all perfectly in alignment with each other so as the user chooses the logo, it seamlessly swaps.

     

    I tried for hours to use a script, but couldn't get it to work with nested layers - hours of errors.

     

    The asset export generates almost what I need, but only exports the image, without the consistent canvas of the artboard. 

     

    If I could just say 'use artboard' for the asset export, it would save me MANY hours.. others as well i'm sure.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 2, 2024

    How is your file set up? You want a layer based export that respects the artboard? Or what is it that you want?

     

    This? https://github.com/davidderaedt/Illustrator-Layer-Exporter

    or this: https://www.logopackage.com  (not for free)

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    dylanglockler1
    Participating Frequently
    June 2, 2024

    Precisely - I think your'e on to something although the Layer Exporter uses the integrated exchange which is no longer in Illustrator but Creative Cloud exchange might have a solution.

     

     

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 3, 2023

    You can add your individual assets to the Asset Export panel and use the Export for Screens option to add Artboards.

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    wcn_daveAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 3, 2023

    However that exports areas outside the artboard...

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 3, 2023

    How is it set up?

    How does your file look?

    What gets exported?

    Please show screenshots.

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