In illustrator CS6 i could select numerous lines, ie Numerous Contour Lines,
and then
select Object/Path/Simplify-and could easily change the amounts to smooth these lines out (lets say 95%).
In CC its seems that no longer you have the option to do this step, or am i missing something? I am new to CC so if someone could help me that would be great
As a MAPublisher user, I can't update to Illustrator 2020, so I'm trying to figure out how to get the old Simplify tool working in 23.1.1. I'd like to follow the instructions given in
where user Rivas recommends replacing the Simplify.aip plug-in tool of version 23.1.1 with the plug-in of 23.0.3. I found the Simplify.aip plug-in, but I can't figure out where to put it so Illustrator 2019 will make use of it.
we don't really have that kind of access to the tools under the hood. there isn't really such a thing as just "getting the OLD tools working" in a newer/different version of the app. We don't get to pick and choose which pen tool and which gradient tool etc.
If CS6 had the functionality you need, your curent version does not have the functionality you need, and you will not upgrade to a version that does have the functionality that you need... then I recommend using CS6 to accomplish that task.
I should also note that you can still upgrade to version 24 without deleting old versions. You can retain old versions on your machine so that, if necessary, you can create the asset in version 24, save it to be compatible with version 23, then open it up in 23 so that you still have access to your plugins.
will not work? His message clearly suggests that Simplify is a Plug-in, not an ordinary Tool that's baked into the software build, and that it is possible to go back to the old one. I'm simply asking in which folder I should put the old Plug-in.
Are you saying you found a solution that works, but you came here asking for a different solution anyway? Or are you saying you tried that and it didn't work and you want help?
I'm not 100% sure why you're being so hostile while you're asking for help...
edit: here. I did 3 seconds of googling to find the procedure for installing plugins
You don't even mention what operating system you are using. Well.
Apart from that, a warning notice: Using older Illustrator plugin files in recent versions of Illustrator may or may not work smoothly. In my experience, it's just a matter of time (new Illustrator updates) and you will experience serious issues up to application crashes. The same goes for some native Photoshop plugins which basically can be used in Illustrator, but sooner or later they will not work as expected.
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