Multiple shapes behaviour in the Shape Builder Tool

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January 7, 2020
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Does anyone know how to get rid off the multiple shapes behaviour in the Shape Builder Tool? I only draw one rectangle (or circle, line, etc.) and it results in multiple shapes. I tried to reset the default settings and I also reinstalled Illustrator, but unfortunately it didn't work out and I still have the same problem. This behaviour appeared "suddenly".

I also restarted my computer, attached antother keyboard but nothing solved the problem so far.

Anybody had the same problem in the past? If so, what have you done to get rid off it??

Draw and design

Correct answer Jacob Bugge

Bob,

There are rare cases where Illy (job description Adobe Illustrator) believes that the Tilde key is stuck.

I am afraid the cure is to replace the preferences; it could have been solved by your uninstalling, but only if you ticked the box to delete the preferences.

You may (excerpts from a longer list):

4) Close down Illy and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift/Cmd+Option+Shift during startup (easy but irreversible);

5) Move the folder (follow the link with that name) with Illy closed (more tedious but also more thorough and reversible), you may find the folder here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/preference-file-location-illustrator.html

6) Follow the instructions here: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/setting-preferences.html

Monika Gause

Braniac

What else is running? Other apps might interfere. Brwsers, screensharing apps, whatever.

Jacob BuggeCorrect answer

Inspiring

Bob,

There are rare cases where Illy (job description Adobe Illustrator) believes that the Tilde key is stuck.

I am afraid the cure is to replace the preferences; it could have been solved by your uninstalling, but only if you ticked the box to delete the preferences.

You may (excerpts from a longer list):

4) Close down Illy and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift/Cmd+Option+Shift during startup (easy but irreversible);

5) Move the folder (follow the link with that name) with Illy closed (more tedious but also more thorough and reversible), you may find the folder here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/preference-file-location-illustrator.html

6) Follow the instructions here: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/setting-preferences.html

J

Jack5E5A

New Participant

Thank you so much Jacob!!!

Solution 4 finally worked for me: "Close down Illy and press Ctrl+Alt+Shift/Cmd+Option+Shift during startup" (i clicked before and holding until open).