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  Setting up a VS file for Printing out a film used in screen printing
  19 Dec 2021, 18:24 • Boldline   19 Dec 2021, 18:38

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  19 Dec 2021, 18:38

  @Boldline A: yes that should be the Registration color. But it also depends where it is exported or printed to, so I think it needs to be tested. I'm not sure about pasting or importing AI registration, I have to check that. B: Yes it should as black as it can get by having a full (100%) ink on each color channel, all CMYK and the additional spot channels each receiving 100% when a registration color is printed. Depending on the process, true knocked out black is C=0, M=0, Y=0 and K=100. But the registration colors will always result in C=100, M=100, Y=100, K=100 (where 100 can be replaced to whatever the T slider in the Color panel is). This should result in full ink on each plate.
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  Proportional numeric scaling and values reset on transform panel
  16 Dec 2021, 15:46 • Torakikiii   19 Dec 2021, 16:35

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  19 Dec 2021, 16:35

  @Torakikiii said in Proportional numeric scaling and values reset on transform panel: On Illustrator you hold option while inputting 500 and hitting return, it then scales the height accordingly. No need to manually activate the proportional lock, scale and deactivate it. Quick and easy. This is something I did not know about Illustrator, but then again for me, most of my work I want things to always be proportionally scaled so I've left the lock on by default. Does this also work in reverse? If I have the proportion lock on and I hold down option, will it override the lock? I'll have to check this out. Could be a nice addition to VS
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  Pasting
  19 Dec 2021, 09:36 • Torakikiii   19 Dec 2021, 11:04

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  @Torakikiii @b77 currently, if the object was copied from the same document and same artboard then it is in place. Otherwise it is centered. This could be improved to have centered if there has been panning or zooming of the view. I add this to the backlog. The importing issue seems to be a bug. Will get fixed.
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  Reference on duplicate
  17 Dec 2021, 15:18 • Torakikiii   17 Dec 2021, 19:16

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  17 Dec 2021, 19:16

  @Boldline said in Reference on duplicate: Update: I partially answered my own question - if I edit the clone I uses to make new clones from, only those offspring have further edits - like a cascading style sheet. If I edit the master of course, all are changed... makes sense Exactly, it always inherits from the master, even if that in turn is also a clone. There are some additional tricks: Object -> Cloned Properties: to check / uncheck what is cloned. This can be used to restore some attribute of a clone object to the cloned state (if it was changed). Object -> Select Master: this can be used to change the master of a clone, but first it needs some other objects marked with the "Master Object" role (Object -> Object Options -> Role -> More Roles -> Master Object enabled)
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  Contours
  17 Dec 2021, 16:03 • Torakikiii   17 Dec 2021, 18:35

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  @vectoradmin Really impressive! The more I explore, the more I don't want to use any other vector editing programs. The hardest part is getting to an understanding of it all that feels natural and intuitive. I know that's just a matter of time and practice. @Torakikiii nice to see you on the forum! I think I can speak for most everyone in saying that lots of questions, ideas, suggestions and any bug alerts are welcomed and appreciated. When people ask questions, it prompts me to go explore what they are trying out and then I follow along with any answers others give in response. Questions one person asks can easily help all the users!
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  Restoring default brush pack
  17 Dec 2021, 16:13 • Boldline   17 Dec 2021, 16:28

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  @Boldline Those got hidden. The Brush Presets panel menu has a Reveal Hidden Presets command. (same works for other Preset panels).
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  Transform tool (V) select mode toggle
  17 Dec 2021, 00:26 • Ingolf   17 Dec 2021, 11:22

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  @vectoradmin said in Transform tool (V) select mode toggle: @Ingolf said in Transform tool (V) select mode toggle: Is it by any chance possible to toggle selection mode with a keyboard shortcut - for when I need another selection mode? I add this to the backlog. Thx - CTRL + V seems to be availble.
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  Measuring a Warp amount from the toolbar warp tool
  16 Dec 2021, 18:36 • Boldline   16 Dec 2021, 19:01

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  @vectoradmin ok I'll try that. I figured there was a panel for that already but I was trying to find it in image effects - but now that you mentioned shape effects, that makes total sense!
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  could font dropdown menu default to all fonts?
  15 Dec 2021, 18:52 • Boldline   15 Dec 2021, 19:55

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  15 Dec 2021, 19:55

  @vectoradmin ok yes that is working as it should - sorry, I should have investigated that part further first
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  Text file export for keyboard shortcuts is awesome!
  14 Dec 2021, 07:38 • Boldline   14 Dec 2021, 07:38

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  Difficulty Getting horizontal Arrow to pull shape left or right
  12 Dec 2021, 04:34 • Boldline   12 Dec 2021, 06:29

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  @Boldline When those nodes are too close, there can be a problem with sensitivity. I will try to find a solution for this.
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  How to keep hierarchy and groups names in SVG file
  10 Dec 2021, 15:36 • encart   11 Dec 2021, 13:01

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  @vectoradmin I forgot to mention one more detail. When I imported the file into other software ( also AI), all objects were duplicated. I will try to recreate it and send the appropriate file.
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  Is it possible to break/expand a Pattern brush within VS?
  10 Dec 2021, 14:50 • Jono   10 Dec 2021, 23:13

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  Ah, brilliant. My test brushes were beginning to pile up a bit! Thanks again!
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  How do I select further inside a grouped object than the top part?
  6 Dec 2021, 04:05 • Boldline   10 Dec 2021, 04:07

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  @William-Kansepa I will play around with that and see if I can get further - thanks!
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  Show Nodes within Selection?
  9 Dec 2021, 16:54 • Boldline   9 Dec 2021, 18:14

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  @vectoradmin "not very efficient to show those nodes"- because it eats up system resources? It's ultimately your decision as the developer. As far as my opinion goes, I'm torn on whether it's better to try to go forward with it using minimal selection (just bounding box), see if adding just the starting node as you suggested, or if it's better to give the full option and allow for a keyboard shortcut/menu item toggle like in Illustrator. I know it's been the default operation in Illustrator - (though you have the option in the menu in Illustrator to toggle only see the bounding box of all selected shapes if you prefer that) I liked the toggle option and used it when I needed to things would otherwise get bogged down but be able to flip back and forth to be sure I had what I wanted selected, etc... This is my go-to solution thought - give the user the choice and even leave the minimalist method the default instead of what Illustrator does. To me, I would remove this as a preferences option and just make it a toggled option with a menu click and a keyboard shortcut. Because I could see it being used both ways at different points in a design; I know I did this often in my work in Illustrator I was looking at Affinity Designer and they select all nodes and paths when large groups are selected Obviously we don't need to do what any other program does or does not do - but giving perspective on other vector app solutions I'd be curious what other people's views/ideas/solutions are on this topic
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  New VS user, help with the interface?
  6 Dec 2021, 20:34 • GlassWorkshop   9 Dec 2021, 15:26

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  @Ingolf Looks like a really usefull List. I guess that List is for UI-Design.
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  Disabling or changing filler text(placeholder)
  8 Dec 2021, 21:59 • ash-f   9 Dec 2021, 06:57

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  @vectoradmin These are things I remember now. (but I think there're more.) Placing the input cursor on the text(anywhere) and Ctrl+A does not work at once. It usually requires two times of Ctrl+A, some times needs more, some times never works. This happens on English text too.(but less problematic) Emptying the text frame, changing the font to Japanese and typing Japanese put the current font back to Times New Roman. Selecting text partially does not work, I think this happens especially on Japanese vertical text. (this does not always happen so it's a bit difficult to replicate now)
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  Can Path Brush Settings Options Remain After Use?
  7 Dec 2021, 19:34 • Boldline   8 Dec 2021, 17:07

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  @vectoradmin said in Can Path Brush Settings Options Remain After Use?: workspace.xml just emailed you the files. thanks
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  How do I create a mask ?
  7 Dec 2021, 10:13 • ambros   7 Dec 2021, 10:53

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  @Ingolf If the image object is inside a clipped group (as it happens when dragged in the layers panel), double click the group and the the image can be selected and moved around to show different clipped parts. Moving the shape will move the whole group (clipping shape + content).
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  Loading AI data from Illustrator EPS
  29 Nov 2021, 07:40 • ash-f   7 Dec 2021, 06:04

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  @ash-f For now it will be with the preferences. I will think of a better way later.