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June 11, 1999
Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - German for Windows 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Windows, EMF export to Microsoft Office has been improved for patterns and strokes. See "Importing Artwork into Microsoft Applications" in the application ReadMe file for more information.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted. - CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- Illustrator Preferences file now can be saved on Windows NT(R) NTFS-formatted volumes.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Brush libraries and templates now can be used properly in Windows NT.- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images now can be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - German for Windows 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Windows, EMF export to Microsoft Office has been improved for patterns and strokes. See "Importing Artwork into Microsoft Applications" in the application ReadMe file for more information.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted. - CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- Illustrator Preferences file now can be saved on Windows NT(R) NTFS-formatted volumes.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Brush libraries and templates now can be used properly in Windows NT.- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images now can be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - German for Macintosh 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Mac OS 8.5.x, accessing preferences no longer causes random crashes.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted.- CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images can now be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - German for Macintosh 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Mac OS 8.5.x, accessing preferences no longer causes random crashes.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted.- CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images can now be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Macintosh 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Mac OS 8.5.x, accessing preferences no longer causes random crashes.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted.- CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images can now be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Windows 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Windows, EMF export to Microsoft Office has been improved for patterns and strokes. See "Importing Artwork into Microsoft Applications" in the application ReadMe file for more information.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted. - CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- Illustrator Preferences file now can be saved on Windows NT(R) NTFS-formatted volumes.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Brush libraries and templates now can be used properly in Windows NT.- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images now can be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Windows 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Windows, EMF export to Microsoft Office has been improved for patterns and strokes. See "Importing Artwork into Microsoft Applications" in the application ReadMe file for more information.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted. - CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- Illustrator Preferences file now can be saved on Windows NT(R) NTFS-formatted volumes.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Brush libraries and templates now can be used properly in Windows NT.- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images now can be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Macintosh 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Mac OS 8.5.x, accessing preferences no longer causes random crashes.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted.- CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images can now be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Windows 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Windows, EMF export to Microsoft Office has been improved for patterns and strokes. See "Importing Artwork into Microsoft Applications" in the application ReadMe file for more information.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted. - CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- Illustrator Preferences file now can be saved on Windows NT(R) NTFS-formatted volumes.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Brush libraries and templates now can be used properly in Windows NT.- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images now can be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 to 8.0.1 Update - Japanese for Macintosh 1999-06-11

By downloading this update, you will be able to update Illustrator 8.0 to Illustrator 8.0.1 in the language and operating system specified. The purpose of this update is to correct the following issues found in Illustrator 8.0 after its release.Changes in Illustrator 8.0.1:- In Mac OS 8.5.x, accessing preferences no longer causes random crashes.- Large placed or linked EPS files do not retain memory after being deleted.- CMYK files exported in the Photoshop(R) file format now maintain the CMYK color definitions.- DXF files now can be scaled correctly. (See "DXF Scaling" in the application ReadMe file for the required steps.)- Hidden layers no longer revert to non-printing when saved with Illustrator 7 compatibility and re-opened in Illustrator 8.0.x. (See "Printing and Visibility Options when Saving as Illustrator 7.0" in the application ReadMe file for more information.)- Colorized 1-bit TIFF images can now be set to overprint correctly.- The overprint attribute is now retained for gradients when the object stack contains an object painted with process white.- Partially selected anchor points now can be moved by double-clicking the direct select tool.- Save As PDF is improved to ensure compatibility with Acrobat(R) 4.0.- The Avenza MAPublisher 3.0 plug-in is supported.- Saving an EPS file as Illustrator 5.5J-compatible and placing the file in QuarkXpress to print no longer causes a PostScript error.Please refer to the ReadMe document installed with the Illustrator 8.0.1 update for more detailed information on Illustrator 8.0.1.

Oct. 22, 1998
Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English (aka Serial Fixer) for Macintosh 1998-10-22

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English resolves a problem that occurs when an International English version of Adobe Illustrator 8.0 application is installed on certain international versions of Mac OS. The problem causes Illustrator to return the error, "Adobe Illustrator cannot run," when you start it after October 31, 1998.This problem does not occur on North American versions of Mac OS (i.e., United States, French Canadian, Canada Point, or Canada Comma). Verify you have a CD-ROM that is known to be affected by this problem by checking the part number on the CD. The part number is the last line of text in the copyright section on the front of the CD. Part numbers affected are:9001373690013818You can also confirm whether your application is affected by this problem if the serial number displayed in the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 splash screen begins with "EXX."

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English (aka Serial Fixer) for Macintosh 1998-10-22

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English resolves a problem that occurs when an International English version of Adobe Illustrator 8.0 application is installed on certain international versions of Mac OS. The problem causes Illustrator to return the error, "Adobe Illustrator cannot run," when you start it after October 31, 1998.This problem does not occur on North American versions of Mac OS (i.e., United States, French Canadian, Canada Point, or Canada Comma). Verify you have a CD-ROM that is known to be affected by this problem by checking the part number on the CD. The part number is the last line of text in the copyright section on the front of the CD. Part numbers affected are:9001373690013818You can also confirm whether your application is affected by this problem if the serial number displayed in the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 splash screen begins with "EXX."

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English (aka Serial Fixer) for Macintosh 1998-10-22

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 Update for International English resolves a problem that occurs when an International English version of Adobe Illustrator 8.0 application is installed on certain international versions of Mac OS. The problem causes Illustrator to return the error, "Adobe Illustrator cannot run," when you start it after October 31, 1998.This problem does not occur on North American versions of Mac OS (i.e., United States, French Canadian, Canada Point, or Canada Comma). Verify you have a CD-ROM that is known to be affected by this problem by checking the part number on the CD. The part number is the last line of text in the copyright section on the front of the CD. Part numbers affected are:9001373690013818You can also confirm whether your application is affected by this problem if the serial number displayed in the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 splash screen begins with "EXX."

Oct. 1, 1998
Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Macintosh 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Macintosh 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Windows 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Macintosh 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Windows 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide Chapter 8 for Windows 1998-10-01

Due to a production error, some copies of the Adobe Illustrator 8.0 User Guide contain erroneous information in Chapter 8. This PDF file contains a corrected version of Chapter 8 in its entirety. Not all Illustrator 8.0 owners need an updated version of Chapter 8. To determine if you need this PDF file:1. Open the Illustrator 8.0 User Guide (the printed manual) to page 208.2. Compare the left column of page 208 to the right column of page 207. If the two columns are identical, you should download this PDF file. If the two columns are different, your User Guide is correct and you do not need to download this PDF file.

June 24, 1997
AI5-7 File Checker for Macintosh 1997-06-24

AI5-7 File Checker determines which version of Illustrator an Illustrator file was saved in and lets you automatically add the version number as a suffix to the filename.