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AreliMedia
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July 12, 2022
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"Select Same" only works in isolation mode

  • July 12, 2022
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This has been going on for a while. Randomly, there are days when the "select same ___" commands (keyboard and using the dropdown menu) don't work. So if I have a bunch of items the same color and I try to select same fill color, nothing happens. Same for any of the other select commands. However, if I enter isolation mode all of the commands work. I've tried restarting AI and it only sometimes helps. Current version of Mac OS and current version of AI, but it's been happening for months. 

 

Any help on getting this very annoying and time-consuming bug worked out?

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Correct answer Kurt Gold

It's a remarkable sample file. As far as I can see there are two rotten eggs that cause the stoppage of the Select > Same > Fill Colour command: The two point type objects whose names start with "Option 2 …" and "Option 1 …", both located in the main layer called "info".

 

You can do a couple of things to somehow fix the issue in the actual file. It's rather mysterious, for example:

 

- Hide both type objects
- Lock both type objects
- Completely remove both type objects
- Convert both type objects to paths
- Convert both type objects to symbols
- Apply one unique colour (e.g. only black) to both type objects
- Drag the layer "info" below the layer "Artwork"
- Drag the rotten eggs below the circles inside the "Artwork" layer

 

In all cases the Select > Same > Fill Colour command will work again as expected.

 

Strange occurrence.

 

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Kurt Gold
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Kurt GoldCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
July 15, 2022

It's a remarkable sample file. As far as I can see there are two rotten eggs that cause the stoppage of the Select > Same > Fill Colour command: The two point type objects whose names start with "Option 2 …" and "Option 1 …", both located in the main layer called "info".

 

You can do a couple of things to somehow fix the issue in the actual file. It's rather mysterious, for example:

 

- Hide both type objects
- Lock both type objects
- Completely remove both type objects
- Convert both type objects to paths
- Convert both type objects to symbols
- Apply one unique colour (e.g. only black) to both type objects
- Drag the layer "info" below the layer "Artwork"
- Drag the rotten eggs below the circles inside the "Artwork" layer

 

In all cases the Select > Same > Fill Colour command will work again as expected.

 

Strange occurrence.

 

    Met1
    Met1
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    July 14, 2022

    When you say, for a while, do you mean since an update?

    Try creating a new user on your mac and install there... I'm not on a mac but I see this solution to a lot of mac problems on the forum...

    Mike_Gondek10189183
    Community Expert
    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 14, 2022

    Try using Select >> Same >> Appearance. That works for me on your file. The other way that works for me is to copy all and paste into a clean new file. You must have some bad code in the headers, or either yourcomputer adds some bad code when creating a new file.

     

    Do not edit in .pdf, use .ai for editing.

      Anshul_Saini
      Community Manager
      Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      July 12, 2022

      Hi @AreliMedia,

       

      Sorry to hear about your experience. Would you mind trying resetting your preferences (https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/troubleshoot-preference-issues.html#:~:text=on%20your%20device.-,macOS,-Windows) and see if that helps?

       

      Also, would you mind confirming sharing a few details like:

      • The exact version of macOS & Illustrator
      • Is this happening with a specific file or all? Would it be possible for you to share a sample file with us?
      • Are there any recent changes made to your system? For example, any antivirus, system updates, plugins, or web extensions installed recently.

       

      We are here to help. We just need more info,

       

      Thanks & Regards,
      Anshul Saini

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      AreliMediaAuthor
      Known Participant
      July 13, 2022

      Hey @Anshul_Saini,

       

      Tried resetting preferences to no avail. 

       

      Specs are: Mac OS Monterey 12.4, AI v26.3.1. No antivirus or other third-party plugins or any other extensions. 

       

      It comes and goes on files, sometimes it's a problem when I open it, sometimes not. I was having it on this file so attaching, not sure if it will persist but it's attached to try.

      Larry G. Schneider
      Community Expert
      Larry G. SchneiderCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 13, 2022

      If the file you are trying to attach is an .ai file it won't work. Please use a file sharing site like Dropbox and post the link here.

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