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Justine V Thomas
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August 23, 2020
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Illustrator- File saving takes lot of time

  • August 23, 2020
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I am using the latest version of illustrator, and my illustrator takes very long time for saving a file. mininum 4-5 minutes for a blank file .......!!!... Its very sad when I have a deadline to finish a project, Can anyone suggest a remedy for this.. 

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Correct answer Monika Gause

There is no image in your post. Please use the forum's web interface to embed your image in your post.

Please change your printer driver to the Windows PDF printer. Illustrator tries to contact the printer when saving and if it doesn't find it, it will behave badly.

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sylvainc56416734
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November 29, 2023

I have an issue with time saving too. When my file contains a simple 3D (like 2 rectangles extruded, no raytracing). 

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sylvainc56416734
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November 29, 2023

Also a long time for exporting artworks in PDF , even if the layer that contain 3D is hidden.
I don't have this problem with no 3D objects

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sylvainc56416734
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November 29, 2023

So be careful, unchecking the AI editability will prevent you from editing the PDF.

So always do it on a copy..

Making the .ai saving faster can be done by unchecking the PDF compatibility.


"So be careful, unchecking the AI editability will prevent you from editing the PDF.

So always do it on a copy.." > I know thanks, I use PDF to shoot my work for print job
"Making the .ai saving faster can be done by unchecking the PDF compatibility." > I'll try! thanks a lot for your time

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2020

Exactly where do you save your files?

Is a printer attached to your computer?

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Justine V ThomasAuthor
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August 23, 2020
Hi

Exactly where do you save your files?

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Almost 500-600 GB free in each drives.

Is a printer attached to your computer?

No, No printers are attached to it. But previously it was connected to my office printer and its driver is installed in this system.





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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 23, 2020

There is no image in your post. Please use the forum's web interface to embed your image in your post.

Please change your printer driver to the Windows PDF printer. Illustrator tries to contact the printer when saving and if it doesn't find it, it will behave badly.

    Charu Rajput
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    Charu RajputCommunity Expert
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    August 23, 2020

    Hi,

    Which operating system are you using? Are you sure it is complete blank files with no graphics or items inside it?

    There is similar thread, you can read that once.

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator/illustrator-2017-taking-forever/td-p/8794094?page=1

    Best regards
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    Justine V ThomasAuthor
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    August 23, 2020
    Hi,

    Which operating system are you using? - Windows 7

    Are you sure it is complete blank files with no graphics or items inside it? Yes for Sure

    There is similar thread, you can read that once. Thank you.



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