Asset Export Password bug

[Eivind5C1C]

If I export artboards to pdf using the asset export window - each file will be password protected without me specifying it.

This only happens if the last pdf I saved manualy (using save as) was password protected. Asset export will use the same password that I entered for this file.

This would be a nice feature if it was an option you could select or de select, but not when it happens without informing me.

The only workaround I know of, is to save a dummy pdf with the correct settings before using the asset export, needles to say this is a damper on workflow efficency.

[Monika Gause]

You could create a PDF preset that doesn't have password protection and use it for export.

[Eivind5C1C]

The presets used does not have password protection enabled. I am reasonably sure you can't put passwords in the presets actually. I tried now, and it the protection option was not enabled when I applied the preset.

[Ton Frederiks]

I can replicate that behaviour.

You can report it here:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com

[Eivind5C1C]

I'm trying to post it, but whenever I click "post idea" the loading wheel turns and then nothing happens. 😕

[Eivind5C1C]

Never mind, the text I posted was too large. The idea posting dialogue just failed to inform me of any such restriction

[Ton Frederiks]

That looks like another bug to post there...  😞

I can give it a try.

[Ton Frederiks]

OK never mind my silly reply.

[Eivind5C1C · Accepted solution]

Reported here - log in and vote for a fix if you also experience this issue.
https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-bugs/suggestions/41184763-asset-export-p...