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| Converting .ai files to .pdf files | 10/7/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I am designing a hockey logo and I am trying to convert an Illustrator file to a .pdf file. When I ...
A: One of two things is happening. If these are placed images, it may be showing up when you export and ...
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| few illustrator questions | 10/7/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: hey there, i would really appreciate if you would help me out here. Ive been trying to do some ...
A: First, this kind of artwork was not created using the brush tool. This intricate artwork will ...
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| Illlustrator CS2 | 10/7/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: Illustrator makes files into PDF's without being saved that way. Most of these documents have been ...
A: There is an option when you save as an Adobe Illustrator native document (AI) to include PDF ...
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| screen angles | 10/7/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: Is there a way (other than the output options in the print dialog box) to assign different screen ...
A: There is not a way to individually assign screens except in the output dialogue box. Sorry, however, ...
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| conversion of ai format into crd format | 10/6/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: How one can convert an adobe illustrator file into coral (cdr)format
A: Depending on what version of Corel Draw you have you may be able to import AI files directly into ...
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| inner glow and drop shadow in CS3 Illustrator | 10/6/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a quick question for you Im using Illustrator CS3 to create an inner glow and drop shadow ...
A: Im a little puzzled as to why you cannot use the effects under the Effects Menu. First make sure you ...
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| Adobe Illustrator CS3 (removing text from an image) | 10/6/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I need to separate text out of an image. The image consists of car engine on a checker board ...
A: First, let me make sure that this is an Illustrator file that you can grab separate pieces with, and ...
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| FONT DISSAPEARS | 10/3/2008 | Laith Ibrahim |
Q: I use Illustrator CS2. I design a file. I save it. Close it. Go back to the file, open it, I get a ...
A: This is more of a question about font management but I will give you an easy quick solution that I ...
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| Changing font | 10/2/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I've dabbled in Adobe before, but with a new job I find myself knee-deep. I'm sure this is ...
A: I did get this file. This is a little easier than I though. Ok, heres what you do. First - see if ...
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| cannot open new in Illustrator cs2 | 10/2/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: My Illustator cs2 crashes when I try to open a new file. How do I fix it?
A: First, check your available RAM and make sure you have enough memory available. Then check to make ...
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| Can't open the illustration. Offending operator "XI" | 10/1/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: we've getting this error often, "Cant open illustration. the illustration eneded unexpectedly. ...
A: The error is because you saved it without the pdf compatibility turned on. It is a common error that ...
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| Printing problem: boxes/clipping masks | 9/30/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have run into the problem and hope you can help. I've been designing graphics for large format ...
A: Im not sure if it is the RIP that has an incorrect setting. This was a common issue with ...
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| Dividing an Object with Pathfinder | 9/29/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I am using Illustrator in creating Fashion designs. I am currently teaching myself by following an ...
A: E. Your original drawing is not an enclosed shape, instead it is two pieces a left side and a right ...
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| illustrator text box | 9/29/2008 | Laith Ibrahim |
Q: I saw another with the same question. When I draw a text box and type I cannot enlarge the box. ...
A: I have answered a similar question a few days ago. The solution is very simple; you need to show the ...
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| illustrator saves document off center | 9/29/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I'm not a graphics expert, but I've generally been able to fiddle around with verious software ...
A: Your page is off center, but you knew that. Under the hand tool is the page tool. Double click the ...
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| Line in Printing | 9/29/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have illustrator cs3 and I am building a brochure for our company. When I print the front page has ...
A: Try flipping the whole image upside down and seeing if that prints the same way. If it doesn't its ...
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| Illustrator CS3 | 9/28/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I am about to purchase the new version of Illustrator. I have no choice but to get this software ...
A: Sorry Linda, Adobe is one of the few programs that allow you to utilize the full Pantone swatch ...
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| preparing files for print | 9/26/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I'm so confused as to which is the best way to prepare a file for commercial printing. Tiff, Eps, ...
A: The only way you should send a file for print, unless your PRINTER tells you otherwise (always ...
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| Illustrator CS3- Swatches | 9/23/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: Here is my problem: I do instructional illustrations for installation instructions for air ...
A: This is a common problem and is caused by opening a file that was not created in AI. This will ...
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| photoshop quite unexpectedly in cs3 | 9/23/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: Ihave a mac pro,3GB DDR2 memory and macintosh 10.4.11. A file creat in free hand MX and save as.eps ...
A: In regards to this file and your Illustrator problem - if both applications are quitting on you upon ...
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| problem opening up an illustrator file in cs | 9/22/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a question for the paste 3 days I have been working in illustartor. I did a logo it's not ...
A: I would try to recreate the logo without any of the blending modes and see if you can still open it. ...
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| exporting ai to jpg // big file | 9/22/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I made a one color logo in ai and when i export it to jpg on high quality i get a 700kb file. When i ...
A: Are you using the "save for web" command instead of the export? Save for web optimizes your jpg ...
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| problem opening up an illustrator file in cs | 9/22/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a question for the paste 3 days I have been working in illustartor. I did a logo it's not ...
A: This sounds like one of two things: either the install was corrupted or you do not have enough ...
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| copy paste/color/pdf questions | 9/22/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: Assume I have created 2 ai in the same size/orientation, how can I make sure the selected artwork I ...
A: To paste into the same document and keep the location, use the paste in front function. If you want ...
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| Saving jpeg to burn to DVD | 9/19/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I've been trying to save jpeg's to burn on dvd at a photo kiosk. When I play the dvd, the pictures ...
A: Sorry about the message, hit the wrong respond button. The problem is if you play the photo on ...
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| Taking Illustrator doc to html | 9/18/2008 | Amy |
Q: I have created a flier on illustrator, and have even linked community names to their webpage from ...
A: You're going to want to use the "save for web" command in Illustrator. First, you'll want to use ...
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| Opening very old Illustrator files | 9/15/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have Illustrator files that were created in 1994 and 1995. Illustrator 9 on an older Mac opened ...
A: Try changing the extension to .eps or .pdf to see if they open (do this on copies of the files, not ...
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| reformatted computer | 9/15/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I recently reformatted my mac, which had adobe cs2 illustrator and photoshop on it. I transferred ...
A: You will need to reinstall the applications. Dragging apps is never a good idea when reformatting ...
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| draw a circle and have text inside | 9/15/2008 | Laith Ibrahim |
Q: I am trying to have 3 letters written inside an empty circle (circle and letters in the same ...
A: To be able to do that, please follow the following steps: 1. Create your circle and give it a ...
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| Creating A Circle Cut Out | 9/14/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have several layers open in Adobe Illustrator. What I would like to do is cut out an exact circle ...
A: Create your circle on the top most layer. Make sure it is on the top of the layer order. Then you ...
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| 3d effect illustrator path problem | 9/12/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a question that all the internet couldn't really answer me (or I am not able to filter it ...
A: I understand your dilemma, having used vector art with plotters quite frequently. What you need the ...
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| Illustrator inner glow | 9/12/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I've a logo that is a circle with a one color (pantone) to white gradient. I put the filter 'inner ...
A: The solution is closer than you think. First, take the white highlight circle and make sure it is ...
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| separate background from image | 9/11/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a jpg image that I'd like to separate the white background from the color image. In photoshop ...
A: First, this is only available with CS2 and CS3. After you place your image, make sure you have it ...
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| separate background from image | 9/11/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a jpg image that I'd like to separate the white background from the color image. In photoshop ...
A: Illustrator is not the easiest program for this, Photoshop would be better. There are two ways to do ...
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| 3d effect illustrator path problem | 9/11/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I have a question that all the internet couldn't really answer me (or I am not able to filter it ...
A: The 3-D effect is the downfall in plotters and generally leaves you with a mess (as you are finding ...
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| Illustrator inner glow | 9/11/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I've a logo that is a circle with a one color (pantone) to white gradient. I put the filter 'inner ...
A: When you go to print make sure you do not have "convert to CMYK" clicked in the separations dialogue ...
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| Illustrator CS3 freezes upon saving file | 9/10/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: I am working with Illustrator CS3 on a PC and I'm currently working on a larger map including an ...
A: Two things come to mind. One is you may not have enough active memory to run Illustrator ...
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| cannot print from illustrator cs3 to epson 1289 | 9/10/2008 | Kevin Stohlmeyer |
Q: At first the program was crashing completely. After deleting my printer library and reinstalling ...
A: What operating system are you running? With the release of Mac Leopard and Windows Vista, there have ...
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| Pucker and Bloat effect | 9/8/2008 | Laith Ibrahim |
Q: I am having some difficulty with P&B when trying to erase or subtract a portion of my illustration ...
A: I created a flower and used the rectangle to cut the bottom portion of it and it worked for me ...
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| Turning type into an object | 9/5/2008 | Laith Ibrahim |
Q: How do I take a label in 14 pt type and turn it into an object so that when I rotate it the type ...
A: My understanding is that you want to rotate the text and not just the text box. Using the text box ...
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