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Unable to create new file in Illustrator 2020 on macOS Mojave

New Here ,
Dec 10, 2019 Dec 10, 2019

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Hello!

 

I've just updated to Illustrator 2020 (running on macOS Mojave) and for some reason I am unable to create a new file. I can open and save files with no problem but am unable to create new files; ie nothing happens either from 'Create new..' or using the menu bar. I'm probably missing something very obvious but has anyone else encountered this problem?

 

Thanks!

 

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New Here , Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2020

hi dear i hope you're alright

i've had this problem like a about a month and i recently found out the solution

you just need to go to edit/preferences/general and check the box of (legacy"create new" format) or something like that I'm not sure if it is 100% what i wrote

and that's it . it will work like a charm

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Community Expert , Sep 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020

Just in case the Preference is here:

Preferences > General > Use legacy "File New" interface

Use Legacy "File New" Interface PreferenceUse Legacy "File New" Interface Preference

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New Here ,
Oct 17, 2020 Oct 17, 2020

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that is great! you saved my day

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Community Beginner ,
Oct 20, 2020 Oct 20, 2020

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Why isn't this the top answer? This immediately resolved my issue. Thank you so much!

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New Here ,
Oct 21, 2020 Oct 21, 2020

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why did i have to scroll ALL the way to the bottom for this answer. it clearly helped a lot of people, including myself. stopped me from losing over an hour of work. tysm!!!

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Community Expert ,
Oct 21, 2020 Oct 21, 2020

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"why did i have to scroll ALL the way to the bottom for this answer."

 

Because the solution to thiskind of problem might be different for different people and also in different versions or on different systems. Which might be the reason that it hasn't been marked as correct.

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New Here ,
Nov 08, 2020 Nov 08, 2020

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This worked!! Yay!!!

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New Here ,
Jan 13, 2021 Jan 13, 2021

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Thank you so much! 

 

I wonder why Adobe would think "create new" wouldn't be a feature we still want to use. 

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New Here ,
Mar 21, 2023 Mar 21, 2023

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HUGE HELP THANKS

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New Here ,
Dec 17, 2020 Dec 17, 2020

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This is absolutely ridiculous, Adobe. I shouldn't have to choose a template to make a new file. What the hell were you people thinking?

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Community Expert ,
Dec 17, 2020 Dec 17, 2020

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Surprise! All new Illustrator files are based on some sorts of template.

 

Can you please tellus what is your issue precisely?

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New Here ,
Feb 18, 2021 Feb 18, 2021

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Hi Adobe,

Why have you buried being able to create a new file? I just downloaded Illustrator 2021 and the "New Document" dialogue box only allows me access to templates?! I can't just create a blank new document of a size I need. That is ridiculous! Thank goodness for this group and the answers of Preferences > General > Use legacy "File New" interface. Why in the world would you build a New Document dialogue box that doesn't allow you to create your own file to the specs you want! It's a basic function and should be default! Please fix this in any versions going forward.

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New Here ,
May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021

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The update sucks. Regreting paying for the license. -_-

 

Thank you to the guys who found the solution:

 

edit/preferences/general and check the box of (legacy"create new" format)

 

adobe: please stop thinking all your users are dumb.

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New Here ,
Jul 07, 2021 Jul 07, 2021

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I FOUND a problem file.

 

1) Go to the folder C:\Users\166(...user name)\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 24 Settings\en_GB(...depending on what language you have, if it does not help, go to the folder with another language)\x64

 

2) Delete or drag to another folder the file """PresetDocumentProfileDataV2. json" "" Done, we are happy!

Like to help others with the same problem))

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