Questions

Can someone digitally fold the attached layout template (in PDF) for me? It should look something like the attached jpg, which is the prototype of my packaging. 

I want to select text that matches a regular expression with a length of 0, such as `^`, `$`, or `(?=a)`. If the length is 1, it can be selected using TextRange, but InsertionPoint does not have a method for selecting text. How can I create and move the cursor to any point? Requirements:Must be implemented using only ExtendScript (AppleScript, AutoHotkey, etc., are not allowed in this case) Must be compatible with Illustrator version 2021 or later A single-step undo state is preferred, but if it can be achieved with multiple steps, it would be good

I want to print my pdf file on Adobe Illustrator with my HP Envy 1600 All in One printer but the print dialogue box will not accept composite as the mode 

Just like in InDesign, when you package a file from Illustrator, it would be nice to automatically be able to also rip a PDF so people can review the design before launching AI. thanks for considering

Why can't I use the brush tool in Illustrator   {Renamed by MOD}

I have a computer with a 20-core processor, but Illustrator only uses 2 cores. What should I do? Change the settings to use all cores. Please help. 

Ich zeichne in Illustrator 30.4 ein Rechteck, um darin eine Szene als Vektor-Grafik generieren zu lassen.Das Rechteck wird aber immer ignoriert und meist bekomme ich eine quadratische Ausgabe. Kann ich die KI zwingen, sich an mein Rechteck zu halten?

Hello! I am creating vectored line drawing sketches and filling them with either raster or vectored repeat patterns in Illustrator. These are part of a 10 page document that has about 6 of these sketches per page. I make these documents all the time, and save them as PDFs using the PDF/X-1a:2001 preset saving option. I usually have no issues with this, but this time when I open the file in Acrobat, the whole document has areas where the pattern is missing and back layers that should be behind front layers are showing through. Here’s an example:In the illustrator file, this sketch is filled with a print, except for the blue box you see here, that should be in the very back.  All the layers are showing with a transparent fill. I can’t figure out why this is happening all of a sudden. It is an issue with both the vector and raster patterns. I would appreciate any suggestions for ways to troubleshoot this!(Note that others are seeing the same issues when they open the file in Acrobat on th

Created many small files and saved them to PDF. When I attempted to place (link) these PDF files into a single template for final film output, several were the wrong size. Some of the originals were actually revisions of existing files, and the originals were the correct size. Did not use the options when placing. All jobs consisted of a single art board with no off-artboard items. The art board did not contain bleeds. Given the cost of image setter film, this was a costly mistake.During one of the place operations, I selected multiple PDF files to be placed, one of  the placed image appeared extremely small, less than 2 x 2, when in reality it should have been letter size. Deleted it and they tried again, and it was the proper size. 

Hi everyone.I accidentally found a script that works well with the canvas.However, I noticed that the units are in pixels, and I want to change them to millimeters, but I haven’t been able to do so after multiple attempts.I also noticed that after running the script, the old objects remain in their original positions. I tried using `sel[j].remove();` to delete them, but I haven’t been able to get it to work no matter where I tried.Could you please take a look at this? //#target Illustrator// script.name = fitObjectToArtboardBounds_v2.jsx;// script.description = resizes selected object(s) to fit to the Artboard(s) Bounds;// script.required = select something before running; CS4 & CS5 Only.// script.parent = carlos canto // 08/05/12;// script.elegant = false;// script.updates = first version fitted a single object to the active artboard.// for this version, I added options for fitting selected object to all the artboards.//

I’m on a MacBook 2024, OS: Tahoe 26.3.2. Using Illustrator 2026 v30.4. It can’t even open the file. And if it ever does it’s extremely slow to do anything. For example a file may open and I can’t even pan around the image before the app stops responding.

I have created blends to represent a laser-mark effect on a metal wire. The wire has a taper/curves. How can I get a consistent blend on the laser marks throughout the (gray) length wire, taper and curves?

Illustrator closes when I start working with the pencil or brush tool. I've disabled GPU performance, installed various drivers for the video card, and tried resetting the settings, but nothing helped. The laptop has an RTX GeForce 3050 video card and an AMD Ryzen 7-series processor. Illustrator version is 30.3.

I am using the Direct Selection tool to work on linework. It will take at least ten clicks to actually get it to select the artwork, even though it is visible upon hovering. Clicking a path and attempting to drag is is basically non-functional. This is a new problem as of this morning. Nothing about my machine has changed. I have tried with smart guides on, off; snap to point on, off; updating; restarting both Illustrator and my computer. This is absolutely maddening. Illustrator Direct Select Issue Screen Recording

When saving files. Is there a way of saving as AI, PDF, AI Outlines and PDF Outlines files all at once?  For example. Save as a AI file with the option to click a checkbox and save as a PDF, AI Outline and PDF Outline file.

Hello, Since updating to version 2026 of the Adobe Creative CC suite, I've been having issues with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The fonts and text appear distorted or damaged, with a sort of outline, and my PNG files (with transparent backgrounds) show up with a white background. The same goes for PSD elements in Photoshop, which appear with a white background even though there isn’t one. This makes it very difficult to design my ads, brochures, etc.Has anyone else encountered this kind of problem? 

Using the line tool, I’m finding I can draw one at 224 or 226 degrees, but not 225. I haven’t checked other angles.If I manually enter 225, it draws a line, but when traced, it’s 226 degrees.Huh?  

Recently I'm witnessing more and more bugs/glitches that are resolved by switching from GPU preview to CPU preview. I wasn't able to track the exact situations that generates them but all of a sudden I see big pink areas that change when moving objects (not in the actual graphics, just in the "preview"), much greater "alignment" issues (this always happened but only when zooming a lot, and only on certain projects),  “approximation” of curves (not sure how to call them). and gradient pixelations.All these stuff had a 500% increase since I’m using Ai 2025, especially the latest releases. I can’t update further, anyway (nor downgrade at this point), since I’m using a 2015 Macbook Pro Intel Core i7 quad-core with a AMD Radeon R9 M370X GPU and 16GB RAM.I know it’s a pretty outdated machine but it always run perfect so far and never had such issues before!I am now on Ai 29.0.

for some reason my clipping mask isn’t working. I’m making sure my texture is sandwiched between two layers of the same motif and that the top layer is in the very front. I’m selecting all the layers and clicking command 7

I am creating a pattern with lots of graphics in which I use merge live paint tool. Everytime I copy and paste a graphic it fills with the original pattern, even after I deleted the pattern swatch, it fills stroke and fill. 

I am drawing house plans for a remodel. To get them precise I’m preparing drawing elements at 1:1 scale - which I set in the Dimension settings tool. I want a separate file at a scale of 1:48 for printing at 24”x36” open at the same time to paste various drawing element into for final preparation and formatting. AI responses online say that when I open the Dimension settings in one document those settings are for that document only and that I can set the other one at a different scale. I’ve done that several times and it does not work. Either I’m missing some setting to limit the choice to a single file or those instructions are simply wrong.Anyone have any experience with this and suggestions?Thanks!

Illustrator share for review updating still not working. You can only update the last file shared whatever the file you’re in. The only solution is delete the shared link — leaving clients completely lost and loosing all previous comments! — and start from scratch. Too bad the community manager’s replies — I’m sorry to hear… Are you AI or real people? Adobe, I’m paying 80 euros / month for your shit, so fix this now and stop saying you’re sorry!

I’m trying to stop Creative Cloud from downloading Adobe Acrobat updates without permission. Asking here because I’ve tried a dozen times but can't for the life of me get an answer in the Acrobat fora. I’ve come here because I always seem to get knowledgable answers and recommendations here. Does anyone know how to stop an updated version from being downloaded (in the way Illustrator and Photoshop manage to extend this courtesy to users)?

A few days ago, I was able to save Adobe Illustrator files containing older Monotype fonts as PDF files. But today, I suddenly can’t save them as PDF files, and the following error message appears:“Cannot save the file as the font “CHei2HKS-Xbold” could not be embedded because of licensing restrictions.”What’s wrong? Thanks.