Can't edit or do anything with my file
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I've been trying to create some artwork on illustrator for a college project, it works fine, I save it, open it and can't seem to paint/draw or even erase anything in my project. I've had this problem before, don't know what it's called and I can't find the solution anywhere. I am sure someone here might've had the same problem and could give me a few pointers, but I would very much appreciate help as soon as possible so I have plenty of time to finish this for college.
For those curious, it's not a masking layer or locked layer issue, it's something else but I'm not sure what.
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can you share your file? or at least screenshots showing your art and the layers panel expanded
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Hello @CALEB356274294p5k,
Thanks for reaching out. Would you mind sharing some more details, like the OS/Illustrator version, the exact steps of your workflow, and a screen recording of the problem (https://adobe.ly/44uXwiX), as Carlos suggested, so we can investigate this further?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Anubhav
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