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June 14, 2024
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Illustrator is sooo fat I can't use it

  • June 14, 2024
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Import a CAD pdf and it takes 2 minutes just to group... I can't move the group to ythe center of the page because it takes too long to run through every motion just to remember what I prompted it to do... There's just something wrong  with every new iteration of this program. 

Fix  a couple problems and introduce totally new and different problems with each release.

Isn't there a way I can opt out of all the flying butresses of the GUI introduced every month?/?/?

Give me a break.

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chartmango작성자
Inspiring
June 14, 2024

I don’t auto update…I guess if you read what I wrote instead of assuming I’m stupid, your answer would be different.

 

I CAN’T USE LAGACY IF THE FILE WAS CREATED IN THE LATEST UPDATE…

Seems stupid , I KNOW!!

I work for people WHO CAN’T WAIT TO UPDATE..

… I’m not going to keep 3 versions of ILLUSTRATOR loaded and ready to use. THAT”S STUPID

 

Thanks for your interjection..

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 14, 2024

In your first post you were talking about a PDF exported from CAD. It doesn't matter in which version you open that. And for all the rest of your files I suggested that you keep multiple versions.

chartmango작성자
Inspiring
June 14, 2024

TOUCHE!!

The expert speaks! This is why , for 30 years I've ignored this community forum.

Brilliant answer! I must say.

If I have one version of Illustrator that is TOO FAT TO USE,

Why wouldn't I want a couple more?...

chartmango작성자
Inspiring
June 14, 2024

Thanks at the very least for the reply…!!

I understand and appreciate the thousands of interuptions, drives, OS updates, versions, subscriptions, options, other software conflicts… and the list goes on..

I have been using ADOBE PRODUCTS formally and professionally since 1995 when I began using a Mac for my job instead of pens and pencils.

I loved Adobe.. I gave up Quark, I threw everything else out. I use CAD everyday as well-Vectorworks.

I have always had problems with ALL software packages. I’ve had to create my own work-arounds for 30 years.

I, I, I, can’t understand how you(Adobe) don’t offer the opportunity to revert ANY TOOL or FUNCTION to be used in OG or Legacy , or whatever…..WITH EVERY ILLUSTRATOR UPDATE THAT MY CLIENTS CAN”T (cursing removed) WAIT TO DOWNLOAD AND USE ..

I have no choice but to stay current. ADOBE WON’T LET ME!!! – EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION- I have no control. Since the PANDEMIC. Adobe has lost almost all of my confidence/ support. I have had weekly episodes with ADOBE inconsistencies between apps., pdf conversions-Print issues. UI changes, new and useless tools, fly-over animations(I bet somebody got paid for those beautes!) I’m sick of it.

The more I pay you, the more shackled to YOUR VERSION OF MY WORKFLOW I BECOME>!!!

 

I don’t expect a reply.

But your links to  “try re-booting your computer!”

                                  “ try working on your hard drive!!-

                                 “ try managing your fonts!! He-he!!”

 

Thank you for the effort.

 

My retirement can’t come soon enough.

 

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 14, 2024

You can turn off automatic updates and then use the version that is currently installed.

Or install additional versions without uninstalling the old ones. Nobody forces you to update. Unless of course you always want to run the latest operating system. Then older Illustrator versions might not be compatible anymore.

Anubhav M
Community Manager
Community Manager
June 14, 2024

Hello @chartmango,

We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter performance issues in Illustrator. Would you mind trying the suggestions shared in this help article (https://adobe.ly/3KMkclT) and letting us know if it helps?


Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks,

Anubhav