saving custom documents for continual use

[laurenh22769]

Hello...I am constantly using certain custom document sizes for printing. I need to save them so I'm not constantly trying to figure out which is which in the "recent" new doc section. Each has a different bleed margin depending on the printer but just lists the size w/o the bleed so it's a guessing game. I have not been able to figure out how to save them and have them visible in the dialogue box (see photo). I don't have the option to save that I can see. Any ideas? Or should I just save them all as templates?

Thank you!

Lauren

[S_Gans]

According to Adobe's notes, there should be a "save preset" button in this dialog - but I can't find one either (Create documents in Photoshop using templates and presets )

I've already submitted a bug report at Feature Request/Bug Report Form  - I think the more of us who do so, the faster they may be to fix the problem...

[Doug A Roberts]

that's photoshop. the dialogue doesn't work like that in Illustrator. i wouldn't use document presets at all with the new window, it's buggy.

[S_Gans]

You're right - I just noticed that it was a Photoshop referenced link. Sorry.

I still think that it'd be a great feature to have in Illustrator, if you're always using the same setup. Perhaps I'll put it in as a feature request, instead of my previous bug report.

[laurenh22769]

So just saving a template in Illustrator would be a better route?

[Doug A Roberts]

until such a time as they either bring the new doc window in line with PS or otherwise fix its flaws, I would:

1. use 'legacy "file new" interface' (preferences > general)

2. open a new document from one of the built-in profiles that most closely match you requirements

3. edit it to whatever specifications you need

4. save it to (Windows 7) C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator XX Settings\language\x64\New Document Profiles

5. select it from the 'profiles' dropdown in the legacy file new window when you need to make a new doc.