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How can I permanently save my Illustrator CS6 preferences?

Jun 11, 2012 9:22 AM

Tags: #illustrator #preferences #cs6

Each time I open Illustrator, I have to open preferences and go through changing everything back to the way I like it and it's getting really old. How can I permanently save these settings? I've read this article: (http://help.adobe.com/en_US/illustrator/cs/using/WS714a382cdf7d304e7e0 7d0100196cbc5f-630ca.html) but I think it's for older versions because I couldn't find the Adobe Illustrator Preferences file, and even if I did I wouldn't know what to do with it. I'm on Mac OSX.7. I previously used CS4 and it saved my preferences the first time permanently. Help!

1071 Views   8 Replies   Latest reply: Manish-Sharma, Jun 13, 2012 12:09 PM
 
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  • Manish-Sharma
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    1. Manish-Sharma,
    Jun 11, 2012 2:39 PM   in reply to ernapier
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    Can you check the permission on the following  folder :-

     

    <startup drive>/Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/Adobe Illustrator CS5 Settings/

     

    Make sure you have the read and write permission on the "Adobe Illustrator CS5 Settings" folder with all the enclosed items.

     

     

    Moving this thread to the Illustrator Forums for better assistance

     
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  • ernapier
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    2. ernapier,
    Jun 11, 2012 2:43 PM   in reply to Manish-Sharma
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    I have CS6, and I don't see a folder like that.

     
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    3. Manish-Sharma,
    Jun 11, 2012 2:45 PM   in reply to ernapier
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    Apologies , I rushed through while writing the previous post  , it's  "Adobe Illustrator CS6 Settings" ,

     

    <startup drive>/Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/Adobe Illustrator CS6 Settings/

     
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    4. [scott w],
    Jun 11, 2012 2:46 PM   in reply to ernapier
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    The folder Manish-Sharma points out does exist on your system I assure you.

     

    You can also run Repair Permissions in Disk Utility which is located in your Utilities folder. That may correct the problem.

     
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    5. Manish-Sharma,
    Jun 11, 2012 2:49 PM   in reply to ernapier
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    I think you have posted the duplicate thread as well with the same issue , I would recommed delete one of the Thread so that other people can also help you in an efficient manner.

     
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  • Larry G. Schneider
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    6. Larry G. Schneider,
    Jun 11, 2012 2:52 PM   in reply to [scott w]
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    It does exist but is now a hidden folder in Lion and beyond. There is a chance that you do not have the proper read/write permissions set.

     

    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-f iles.html

     
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  • ernapier
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    7. ernapier,
    Jun 13, 2012 7:50 AM   in reply to Manish-Sharma
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    I've found that folder for Illustrator CS6 in preferences, but now what do I do with it?

     
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    8. Manish-Sharma,
    Jun 13, 2012 12:09 PM   in reply to ernapier
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    Change the Permission of the folder to "Read and Wrtie " for "Everyone" in the "Get Info".

     

    and also click on the gear like icon at the bootom and select "apply to enclosed items"

     
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