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Can I disable the bounding box rotation?

Participant ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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Is there a way to disable the rotation tool that automatically appears in the corners of the bounding box?

I never use it, I always prefer to hit R and rotate. And it becomes a bit annoying when working with small objects, if you try to rescale an object the rotate tool wil show up.

Thanks in advance.

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Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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View > Hide Bounding Box

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Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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I still want to use the other tools of the bounding box.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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Than you are out of luck.

You can use the shortcut to turn the bounding box on or off.

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Participant ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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You missed the shortcut, it's Shift + Command + B.

I work without bounding box a lot, but sometimes it's helpful. Problem is when this rotation interferes. Let's see if someone knows the answer.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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we can wait for a third opinion, but i think Ton knows the answer.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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I don't have a problem with very small objects, you just have to be carefull (or zoom in).

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Participant ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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I know, there are many things I can do. I do them, it's not my first day on Illustrator. Thanks for your interest but it's not what I'm asking.

I will accept a "no" as the correct answer if it can't be done, but being able to switch it off could help my manner of working.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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Then I would say "no".

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Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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But you can always make a feature request here:

Adobe Illustrator Feedback

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Participant ,
Nov 09, 2017 Nov 09, 2017

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I will, thanks.

But I'm keeping this thread open just in case.

I've digged hundred times into the prefs and panel options looking for a way to disable it but I didn't find it. I still have hopes

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018

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+1

It's really blocking my workflow and it looks like recent updates made this worse?

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018

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I don't want my cursor to still rotate all the way over here. If I want to rotate something I just use 'R'. In this position, I want to scale my object.

Sidenote: It feels like it's worse when using my Wacom. danitosanAre you using a Wacom tablet?

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New Here ,
May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018

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Yeah it happens a lot for me I want to break the 40 inch screen I have. If people say that you have to go closer then I laugh..

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Apr 06, 2018 Apr 06, 2018

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Sidenote: It feels like it's worse when using my Wacom. danitosan Are you using a Wacom tablet?

Indeed.

BTW, mark the first post as "mee too" so we get more visibility.

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New Here ,
May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018

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I found in general this

Screen Shot 2018-05-18 at 13.11.23.png

I think that can help or is my imagination.

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Participant ,
Oct 25, 2018 Oct 25, 2018

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I was using Precise Cursors.

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May 16, 2019 May 16, 2019

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When working with logos, icons, and small objects, this rotation 'feature' damages my calm. I too am using a Wacom, and this is also problematic with our users on Surface Studio pens and with regular mice as well.

Have sent this feedback to Adobe; appealing to community if anyone can recommend a hack, a plug in, or has new insight in to this. I will pay for the privilege as I am desperate for a solution.

Showing/hiding the bounding box is a workaround yes, but not a solution (try explaining to 30 junior designers that they must toggle that constantly to maintain precision. You'll only realize subtle rotation mistakes if you're looking for them, or after the work's been published; it is far too easy to get tripped up.)

I didn't ask for the rotation. I don't want the rotation. The bounding box worked just fine the way it was and i crave the simplicity and precision of earlier  Illustrator​ engines.

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New Here ,
Apr 21, 2021 Apr 21, 2021

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Did this ever get fixed? I'm going crazy trying to manipulate objects and they start rotating instead of moving or scaling or whatever I'm trying to do. I've been using Illustrator since 1997 and this is a step backwards.

 

And, I do have a Wacom tablet plugged in, but I'm using the mouse. And, this annoying "feature" was interrupting me before adding the Wacom drivers.

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Participant ,
Jun 21, 2022 Jun 21, 2022

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I'm afraid not. On the occasions I must use Illustrator I try to manage the risk by zooming in real close and tripple checking my objects after manipulating them. In addition to rendering quirks, this workflow has gotten very slow and imprecise. I've begun using Affintiy Designer for pen work. No BS, it works and works well at the expense of LiveTrace and a couple features that make Illustrator special, because at the end of the day the work needs to get done right.

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