How to turn off Snap to Pixel Grid?

[JustBob]

I guess I created a file with Snap to Pixel Grid turned on.

Can't figure out how to turn this off.

Created a new file without Pixel Grid Snap enabled and pasted the art into it...still had trouble with aligning points correctly. Harumph!

Anyway, could someone please tell me how to turn off Snap To Pixel Grid?

Thank you!

[Shiju - Digital Designer]

Tried that.

But not working.

Still showing the snap to pixel on view menu

[Monika Gause]

When you create a new document based on that document profile?

Everything will only work in new documents, not in existing ones. In already existing documents you will have to turn it off.

[MonicaMP]

"Snap to pixel" option turned on by default is really annoying. Who thought it was a good idea that most people would want that option as the default one?

I've modified the Web.ai document profile and the option is still on when creating a new document with the Web profile.

The documentation is wrong btw. The file is located in ~/Library/Application Support

[Monika Gause]

pierBover  schrieb

The documentation is wrong btw. The file is located in ~/Library/Application Support

You're reading it wrong.

The documentation says: [user]/Library .... which is basically the same as what you wrote.

[MonicaMP]

You are right, but for a different reason.

I read "Application Data" from the Windows folder... I need more sleep.

In any case, the problem is not solved.

[jnbhht]

I struggle with that too.

How can i open a Video-Profile without Titlesafe-Frame or a Web-Profile without Align to Pixel from the Open New document-Panel?

Or, how can i define a new profile with my custom Settings?

Thx!

[Monika Gause]

jnbhht  schrieb

Or, how can i define a new profile with my custom Settings?

I assume that's answered somewhere deep down in this ages old thread: Create a new document profile that suits your needs.

This one's old as well, but answers the question: Startup Profiles – A Great tool to Customize your New Documents « Adobe Illustrator blog  it still applies to the current version.

[jnbhht]

Mmh, i've already been there. But i don't get it and there are missing pictures in the page.

I went to that folder, but whatever i save there won't show up in the Open File Dialog

[Monika Gause]

WHich system are you on?

[jnbhht]

macOS High Sierra + Illustrator 22.1

[Monika Gause]

The user library folder is hidden by default:

https://www.noterepeat.com/articles/how-to/70-mac-os-x-accessing-hidden-library-folders

[jnbhht]

I know

"I went to that folder, but whatever i save there won't show up in the Open File Dialog "

But i don`t know if that is what you should do

So the right way is to save there a file and then you can use it as a preset?

[Monika Gause]

Yes, that's the way.

Please show us what you are seeing.

The folder where you saved the file and then the Now document dialog box.

[jnbhht]

Okeee, i found it while i was making the video for you

For what ever reason, my preset was filed as the last preset under 'Film und Video'.

I thought it will be sorted in 'Gespeichert' (Saved?)

Thinking about it, i used a 'Film and Video'-preset to create my own. So it make kind of sense.

Ist there a way to get it to 'Gespeichert'? for easier navigation?

[jnbhht]

And thanks for your help

[Monika Gause]

"Gespeichert" sadly is only for stuff you download from Adobe Stock.

And sadly this behaviour of listing the document profiles as the last in the category kind of nukes the whole concept of custom document profiles.

You could just turn off the new "New document" dialog box altogether in Preferences > Genral by turning on the legacy ("gewohnt") one. Then you will find your own profile in the profiles menu. Much easier to use.

[jnbhht]

Will try that. Thanks!

[Monika Gause]

You might also vote for better visibility of Custom new document profiles here:

'Saved' menu in New Document window should show my custom templates – Adobe Illustrator Feedback