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hekselsior
Inspiring
September 22, 2026
Question

GPU disabled only on one file, other file works normally

  • September 22, 2026
  • 4 replies
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Previously I have one file that works normally with GPU preview. But after playing around with Blend Tool and Pattern Brush (repeating simple vector rectangle, but far from crazy amount of repetitions; under 25 object repetitions). After that the GPU preview gone, and replaced by CPU preview. Scrubby zoom is disabled as well. 

BUT other file works just fine. I open different files, the GPU works normally.  

I had Reset preferences, and after restart, the problem still exists. Only that file has the problem. File damage perhaps?

I did Save a copy, but the problem persist. The only workaround right now is simply by copy-paste the graphics into different file.

I just wondered what’s the problem here? Why only one file has the problem?

 

    4 replies

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 22, 2026

    What is in the pattern brush? It can cause a crazy amount of paths to chew on for Illustrator.

    hekselsior
    Inspiring
    September 22, 2026

    nothing complex. Just a repeated four point rectangle in black color.  

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 22, 2026

    @hekselsior I think you answered the question yourself, sometimes files get corrupted and the content can be saved by copy/paste into a new file.

    hekselsior
    Inspiring
    September 22, 2026

    oh okay, quite an enlightenment.