@@GDHT coincidentally, I was able to use your tip in a different setting! Here (literally only a minute ago :') graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/132745/how-can-i-create-this-abstract-sphere-in-illustrator-or-sketch/132748#132748 So double-thanks! :'D
Go to your Links window, click the flyout, and choose Embed Image. It should work fine after that. It will probably increase your file size a lot though. This is something really meant for InDesign, just fyi.
I'm not sure I understand the point of setting the background as symbol? Also pasting across all artboards does the trick when you need only one master layout... wish there was an easy way to manage different masters
The background behaves as a master page. So, you could pull the symbol out of the panel, make changes to it, then overwrite it in the symbols panel. It would make all of the backgrounds with that symbol change to the new layout. You could set up a second symbol as a second 'master page' and update it in the same way. You wouldn't be able to paste across all artboards if you were using two symbols as "master pages," though.
Any time you have more than, say, 2 pages, InDesign is the better option. It is built for multiple pages, and Illustrator really is not. For example, if you need to add page numbers, Illustrator doesn't have a great way of doing that - more of a workaround. Also, file sizes get crazy in Illustrator if including raster images, like JPGs and PNGs. InDesign is built for those things. :)
@@GDHT yea but in design is for books and magazines. its not heavy on asset creation/altering. Especially vectors. The whole reason why someone would use illustrator is to create/edit vector heavy content.
I think we're in agreement. If I'm creating a multi-page document, I use InDesign, but place any vectors (.ai) in just as I do a photo. If I need to change the vector, in the Links panel, I just right click it and choose Edit Original, which opens Illustrator where I can edit it. On the other hand, if it isn't a multi-page document, and it's a bunch of separate vectors, I would put each on its own artboard in the same document in Illustrator and not use InDesign at all. I used to be an Illustrator-only person and did EVERYTHING there, so I understand where you're coming from! :) But I'm glad I learned about the power of InDesign for multiple pages. Even for something like a very vector-heavy comic book, I would use InDesign.
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I never ever comment on videos. Like ever. BUT THIS SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME AND HEADACHE!! Thank you so much for posting.
Aww thank you so much ☺️ I’m so happy the video helped!!
Thank you so much. Jesus this is after speeding up my workflow so much. Just had to come back and say that. Cheers
Aww you're welcome - I'm so glad it helped!
Hahaha! Yes awesome! I haven't been using Symbols for almost 2 decades of using Illustrator :'p So now I will, Thank you very much!
You’re welcome! Symbols are pretty great, once you get the hang of them!
@@GDHT coincidentally, I was able to use your tip in a different setting! Here (literally only a minute ago :')
graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/132745/how-can-i-create-this-abstract-sphere-in-illustrator-or-sketch/132748#132748
So double-thanks! :'D
This is simply great. Thanks for the tips
You're welcome! And thank you so much!!
Paste to all artboards is a godsend!
I agree!
Brilliant !! 🙏
Thank you!
Amazing, thank you for letting me to prototype in Illustrator, such a dream!
Illustrator has come so far in the past few years, regarding multiple pages. It's so nice!! :)
You are a wizard. God bless you.
Haha - thank you! I'm glad it was useful for you!!
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
You save my LIFE ♥️
Awesome; I'm so glad the video helped you!
helpful thank you☺
You're welcome 😊 I'm so glad to hear that!
that's awesome! thx
You're welcome!
Great workaround!
Thank you, Nancy!
Thanks, very useful!!! Saludos desde Chile!!!
I'm glad it was helpful! You're welcome!
i got linked image, i want it in artboard master, so can you have solution for it?
Go to your Links window, click the flyout, and choose Embed Image. It should work fine after that. It will probably increase your file size a lot though. This is something really meant for InDesign, just fyi.
@@GDHT Thank you a lot, it's worked, but too lazy to start a new Adobe, :D
@@MuyanToysOk but you should try! If you know Illustrator, InDesign is really a lot easier to learn.
Great tip, learned something new today. Thanks :)
Great!! You're welcome!!
PERFECT
Thank you!!
Very nice tip
Thank you!
thanks
You're welcome!
I guess it’s time for me to start again :D
What do you mean?
@@GDHT it was a joke about how simple it can be.
I have done it with copy and paste for all my 30 artboards ;)
@@ironicpictures7707 ohhhh I get it! :D
Great
Thank you!!
I'm not sure I understand the point of setting the background as symbol?
Also pasting across all artboards does the trick when you need only one master layout... wish there was an easy way to manage different masters
The background behaves as a master page. So, you could pull the symbol out of the panel, make changes to it, then overwrite it in the symbols panel. It would make all of the backgrounds with that symbol change to the new layout. You could set up a second symbol as a second 'master page' and update it in the same way. You wouldn't be able to paste across all artboards if you were using two symbols as "master pages," though.
why would you say that would be better for inDesign?
Any time you have more than, say, 2 pages, InDesign is the better option. It is built for multiple pages, and Illustrator really is not. For example, if you need to add page numbers, Illustrator doesn't have a great way of doing that - more of a workaround. Also, file sizes get crazy in Illustrator if including raster images, like JPGs and PNGs. InDesign is built for those things. :)
@@GDHT yea but in design is for books and magazines. its not heavy on asset creation/altering. Especially vectors.
The whole reason why someone would use illustrator is to create/edit vector heavy content.
I think we're in agreement. If I'm creating a multi-page document, I use InDesign, but place any vectors (.ai) in just as I do a photo. If I need to change the vector, in the Links panel, I just right click it and choose Edit Original, which opens Illustrator where I can edit it. On the other hand, if it isn't a multi-page document, and it's a bunch of separate vectors, I would put each on its own artboard in the same document in Illustrator and not use InDesign at all. I used to be an Illustrator-only person and did EVERYTHING there, so I understand where you're coming from! :) But I'm glad I learned about the power of InDesign for multiple pages. Even for something like a very vector-heavy comic book, I would use InDesign.
I sometimes have nightmares about indesign lurking under my bed
Haha! InDesign is pretty great...if you don't go crazy first! :D