Taking Illustrator class - How to reset to default settings?

[artbymoonlight]

Hi all,

I am taking my first illustrator class and wondered if there was a reset where I can get the default settings back.

In the class today I was way behind as I all of my tool bars were gone but the guy next to me had like 7 of them. I dont know the program enough to know what I was missing as it was my first time in the class and the teacher didnt help me much.

So I hoped there was some way in illustrator, like there is in photoshop, when I sit down for class to get the default settings back?

Thanks so much for your help!
Brandi

 

[dimoj]

Do a search for your AIPREFS file. (in Windows you must allow hidden files to be seen).

Once you find it, trash it. Next launch, Illy will start as new.

 

[itchybug]

Or, if you need precise directions to the location, copy and paste this path into your browser address bar:

File:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/Application Data/Adobe/Adobe Illustrator CS Settings

You may have to replace "owner" with your logon name.

There should be (among others) a file there called AIPrefs, the one dimoj suggested you locate. Delete it.

DO ALL OF THIS WITH ILLUSTRATOR CLOSED!!!

Now, fire up the old boat and voila!

Bert Philippus

http://www.itchybug.com

http://www.amenpackaging.com

 

[dimoj]

I'll give you "precise directions" in a minute.

;-)

 

[itchybug]

Why you little...!!!

Bert Philippus

http://www.itchybug.com

http://www.amenpackaging.com

 

[artbymoonlight]

Thanks so much for your help! Todays class was much better but this will be so helpful!

Have a great week!
Brandi

 

[itchybug]

Brandi:

Glad we could help. Now give us our stars.

Bert

Bert Philippus

http://www.itchybug.com

http://www.amenpackaging.com