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  What does isolation mode of single element do?
  13 Apr 2021, 18:57 • encart   14 Apr 2021, 10:12

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  K 14 Apr 2021, 10:12

  It's like the mask workflow in FreeHand, instead of using clipping masks a shape can be masked by copying it and using "Paste Inside" in a parent object. Then once you double click the parent object and enter isolation mode you are able to edit the contents you just pasted in. You can also repeat the process on the children objects and paste things inside of those to create masks inside of masks. It confused me too at first because i wasn't expecting it and the relevant UI was pointing me towards something like Illustrator but It's much faster and intuitive method than clipping masks, trust me on this.
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  Is there a way to specify overprint attribute for a color?
  20 Mar 2021, 19:47 • Arde   30 Mar 2021, 11:29

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  @vectoradmin said in Is there a way to specify overprint attribute for a color?: This can be done in the Styles -> Overprint Options -> menus. Ok, thanks. Did not quite follow but I'll try to figure out how this combines with the separations printing!
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  Is there a way to flatten blend groups and similar controlled constructions?
  21 Mar 2021, 09:43 • Arde   30 Mar 2021, 08:12

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  @vectoradmin said in Is there a way to flatten blend groups and similar controlled constructions?: The new build adds a separate "Position" function to the blend object transfer curve options. This will control the position of the inner objects. Brilliant! It is very rewarding to give feedback when suggestions and reported bugs are clearly noted and reach immediately developers!
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  Possible release date?
  23 Mar 2021, 16:55 • grix   24 Mar 2021, 12:13

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  24 Mar 2021, 12:13

  @vectoradmin ok I'll try to do more with those areas you highlighted, you know you can count on me to give you the older el capitan reports!
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  Importing images in different color modes than the document's color settings
  8 Mar 2021, 05:20 • 861475_VctSt   22 Mar 2021, 01:04

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  22 Mar 2021, 01:04

  @vectoradmin I checked the "color profile" display. A small but very useful feature for us. Thanks
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  Convert path/curve to text frame?
  18 Mar 2021, 19:13 • brian   18 Mar 2021, 19:47

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  18 Mar 2021, 19:47

  @b77 I will look more into how to merge these two tools.
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  What is "stroke"> [fill] ..... ??
  13 Mar 2021, 07:14 • 861475_VctSt   15 Mar 2021, 07:21

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  15 Mar 2021, 07:21

  @vectoradmin Completely remove VS (by AppCleaner) Not an overwrite update, I reinstalled it. As a result, it was fixed. Thanks It's getting more and more comfortable.
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  Patterns
  15 Mar 2021, 03:52 • syllie   15 Mar 2021, 07:20

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  15 Mar 2021, 07:20

  @vectoradmin said in Patterns: For now the outline can be selected in the panel, by changing the panel state with the up-down arrow before the panel title label. This rotates over several panel modes, the second mode contains the outline and background setting. Ah! I know about the states, just didnt think to check it here! Thanks. All the other feedback makes sense too!
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  Anyway to dynamically change the 'brush' size?
  14 Mar 2021, 03:19 • syllie   15 Mar 2021, 02:51

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  Seems to be working with the pencil and brush now on the Mac also.
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  13 Mar 2021, 07:11 • 861475_VctSt   13 Mar 2021, 07:11

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  Logic behind node controls
  9 Mar 2021, 11:08 • grix   9 Mar 2021, 11:28

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  @grix An explanation of how nodes work in VS: There are two concepts to define first: the node is a point location. the segment goes between two nodes. The type of a node can be cusp, smooth or symmetric. This affects how the curve changes when the node is edited. Changing the node type from smooth (or symmetric) to cusp will not have a visible effect, since the two control points (on the two sides of the node) are not changed. The node type is only visible when the control points are moved. In cusp nodes the two control points around the node can be moved independently of each other. In smooth nodes, the distance of the two control points from the node is idependent, but the direction along the same line (creating a smooth curvature). In symmetric nodes, both the distance and the direction are constrained. (Most apps don't implement symmetric nodes, except CorelDraw). The type of a segment can be line, quadratic and cubic. Typically we have lines and cubic curves. VS includes quadratic also, these are the curve types used in TTF font glyphs, and also required for SVG. The difference between quadratic and cubic is the number of control points (and degree of freedom) on the curve. Most apps don't have the quadratic mode. The change that you were looking for (removing the control points) can be found in the Path panel, with the first two icons in the third row. These change the node type to cusp, and move the incoming / outgoing control point over to the node location.
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  Sometimes Control-A then delete only deletes last object selected
  3 Mar 2021, 19:37 • Boldline   8 Mar 2021, 19:22

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  8 Mar 2021, 19:22

  @Boldline The select all problem (while in drawing mode) is fixed in the new build.
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  How do I revert back to initial traditional star shape?
  3 Mar 2021, 18:52 • Boldline   8 Mar 2021, 19:22

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  8 Mar 2021, 19:22

  @vectoradmin The star shape reverting and other issues are fixed in the new build.
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  How to start drawing a new shape with the pen tool next to another
  17 Feb 2021, 20:52 • postdes   2 Mar 2021, 14:19

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  2 Mar 2021, 14:19

  @vectoradmin Snap to point and snap to shape combination has been improved in the new build.
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  20 Feb 2021, 08:26 • 861475_VctSt   20 Feb 2021, 08:26

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  pen tool drawing guide toggle
  17 Feb 2021, 20:12 • Boldline   19 Feb 2021, 04:27

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  19 Feb 2021, 04:27

  The current snap red X indicator also causes a small delay in the process of going on to the next task - the next node, etc.
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  Things that still keep me from using VS for all vector drawing
  17 Feb 2021, 14:07 • postdes   17 Feb 2021, 20:47

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  Yeah, it is really strange, I hope you find what causes it, thanks @vectoradmin !
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  Last stroke of pen tool affects first line
  6 Feb 2021, 03:17 • Boldline   12 Feb 2021, 15:02

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  12 Feb 2021, 15:02

  @vectoradmin Great! I will test it out and get back to you
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  Layers Panel - Highlight vs Select
  9 Feb 2021, 08:39 • syllie   10 Feb 2021, 09:26

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  10 Feb 2021, 09:26

  @syllie I just found it is actually documented - just not where I expected it: Selecting from the Layers panel. Maybe a link to that section is warranted in the description of the layers panel.
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  Font and interface sharpness
  28 Jan 2021, 15:04 • Ingolf   10 Feb 2021, 03:27

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  10 Feb 2021, 03:27

  Also great