"can't move objects because they would fall off the drawing area" Why?!

Hi, I'm trying to move a pdf object exported from vectorworks and i get the following error message: "Can't move the objects. The following transformation would make some objects fall completely off the drawing area."
It's not the first time this has happened to me but I usually find a way to get around it. I tried increasing the page size, pasting it into a new bigger document, am i missing something?
thanks!

The drawing area is the entire surface available for drawing, and is much larger than the artboard. There are probably objects or unlocked guides that run to the edge of the drawing area.
Unlock all objects and layers, then select all. Turn on Show Bounding Box and zoom out. The edge of the bounding box show the edge of the selected objects Explore the perimeter and delete anything at the edges that's causing the problem.

Similar Messages

  • Objects will fall completely off the drawing area

    I'm trying to save a graphic but keep getting the error "Can't save the illustration, the requested transformation would cause some objects to completely fall off the drawing area" or some such.
    I've double- and triple-checked the layout, and there are no elements off the drawing area. Every element in the graphic is inside the document setup boundaries of 186" x 90". What gives?
    CS3, XP Pro

    Hiya
    Nope, there were no guides used and the clean up paths thing didn't help either.
    I can get the file to save as an AI file, but if I try to save it as a CS2 EPS (required for the RIP), I get the error. Haven't tried CS3 EPS yet.

  • I am trying to copy a document and I keep getting the error "Can't paste the objects. The requested transformation would make some objects fall completely off the drawing area."

    I am trying to make duplicate documents with minor adjustments to each and when I try to copy the artwork from one document and paste it into the new document I keep getting the error "Can't paste the objects. The requested transformation would make some objects fall completely off the drawing area." Both documents are exactly the same size, res, color format etc. I even tried to drag and drop and get the same error message. Anyone know what I can do to resolve this issue?

    Try scaling the view size down to 6% or so and then do a Select All. See if there are objects off the artboard which may be causing this error. Most often you will see this if there were guides dragged from a ruler which were selected by dragging the white arrow and then deleted. This leaves the anchor points at the edge of the work area.

  • Please help. New CS 4 error: can't move the objects. the requested transformation would make some objects fall completely off the drawing area.

    I know this is not a "new" error message, but I have never gotten it on any previous version of Illustrator. I just upgraded to CS 4 and now get it on virtually every file when I try to nudge an object in any direction. Not that it should matter, but these are files that were created in earlier versions of Illustrator and I never had this problem. I have followed instructions from similar posts to no avail. I have zoomed way out to the edge of the art board: there are no hidden layers, objects, or guidelines, no lingering points from erased guidelines, or objects of any sort anywhere near the edge of the art board (which, I know, is enormous compared to the size of my working 11 x 17 document.)
    What am I missing?
    Also, on occasion, when I CAN nudge an object (usually a JPG or PDF image that I placed in the document), the image just disappears. I think it is still "there" though I cannot see it. Any suggestions?

    I am nudging it by selecting the object and hitting the up, down, or side arrows. Dragging with the mouse works fine, but does not give me the precision I'm looking for. Dragging with the mouse also avoids the "disappearing PDF/JPG" problem.
    I don't know what plug-ins I have. Possibly none.
    I don't use clipping masks. But I did select one object (and then ultimately selected all objects) and went to clipping mask, the "release" function was not active, so I am assuming there are no clipping masks in the document.
    I did attempt to select stray points, nada.
    I have not tried getting rid of the settings folder. Not sure how to do that?
    Also not sure how to take a screen shot to show you. I can tell you that there is only one layer and it is a very simple document with just a JPG image, a few objects and some text.
    Sorry! I hope this helps you help me, I normally just use a few simple tools to produce some basic documents.

  • The min, max & exit buttons on upper right can barely be seen. They're almost off the screen

    ''Duplicate post, continue here - [/questions/779259]''
    I was reading an e-mail & zoomed in to enlarge print. Now the top header line is too high & almost off the screen in both Firefox & Thunderbird. Zooming out didn't help. Thanks for any help.

    I would like to I also tried in the following order:
    • running in Firefox safe mode
    • deleting Firefox and re-installing it
    • removed all video playing programs except MS media Player
    Had no effect on either problem

  • My Mac is constantly making a dinging noise and it's driving me crazy.  the only way I can get it to stop is to turn off the volume.  why is it making this noise and how do I get it stop?  Is it some kind of setting?  thanks, D

    FYI I have Snow Leopard.  Is it because I didn't upgrade to Lion?

    It's probably a notification, for example when a new email arrives. Check the preferences for the apps you have open at the time.

  • Can't Move Objects, Can't Uninstall CC

    I'm running Adobe CC on Mac OS X Yosemite. I've got variations on the same problem, but the main thrust is: I can't move objects.
    More detailed: I booted up InDesign this morning and started working in it. All of a sudden, I couldn't move any of my objects. Can't resize them, can't drag them, nothing. So I look up the issue and this is an ongoing problem apparently. I have done the following:
    • Held down Ctrl+Shift+Alt+Command before the launch screen to delete preferences (didn't work)
    • Manually found the Preferences and Caches folder and renamed them (didn't work)
    • Uninstalled Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, then reinstalled (didn't work)
    • Restarted my computer after doing the first two (this worked for five minutes until I opened a browser window, and then the problem was back.
    The next step I would've taken is uninstalling CC and all the applications, clearing the software, and reinstalling everything. Except now I'm being told I can't uninstall CC. Because it's in use. When it's not.
    Look, Adobe, I like the product. But this is bulls***. I've done everything everyone on every message board has done to solve the problem, and it hasn't fixed this. I need the CC in order to maintain job performance. I also need to use the Internet at the same time. This shouldn't be hard.

    This is an open forum with a mix of program users and Adobe staff, not Adobe support... you need Adobe support
    Adobe contact information - http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html may help
    -Select your product and what you need help with
    -Click on the blue box "Still need help? Contact us"
    or
    A chat session where an agent may remotely look inside your computer may help
    Creative Cloud chat support (all Creative Cloud customer service issues)
    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service-ccm.html

  • Please help me to find my iPad and iPhone 5C. I lost all of them last night. I set up icloud for my devices but i can't find them because they were not connect to the Internet. Please guide me other ways to find my "best friends".

    Dear Apple,
    Please help me to find my iPad Air 2 64 GB and iPhone 5C 8GB. They're in IOS 8.0 maybe...I lost all of them last night. I set up icloud for my devices but i can't find them because they were not connect to the Internet. Please guide me other ways to find my "best friends". They're very important to me. Many important files for my job in here and it has sentimental value to me. My boyfriend gave it for me so i don't want to lose them. And because i just lost my iPad Air last 3 month, and now i just bought iPad Air 2 two months ago. I'm so sad and lost. I want to catch the thief to the police so bad because they keep my bag and many other important things. I can not do anything without them. Please help me and contact me via my email or my phone. Thank you very much. Hope to receive your answer soon.

    Hey there thaovy309,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
    The linked article below provides a lot of great information and suggestions that should address your concerns about your data and finding your lost or stolen iPhone 5c and iPad Air 2.
    If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
    Take care,
    -Jason

  • How can I set up a new network on my apple tv when my remote app isn't picking it up because they aren't on the same network?

    How can I set up a new network on my apple tv when my remote app isn't picking it up because they aren't on the same network? The actual remote doesn't work anymore, so I've been using the remote app on my phone but now that our internet changed, I can't do anything at all. Please help!

    You can't use the remote app to setup a network. If your physical remote isn't working you will need borrow another or purchase a replacement.

  • Can I use headphones/headsets with my ipad3 because they arnt included in the ipad box so have any of u used it and from where I can have them ?

    Can I use headphones/headsets with my ipad3 because they arnt included in the ipad box so any of u used it and from where I can have them ?

    Yes you can use earphones or earbuds. You can use iPhone or iPod earbuds and there are many other headphones that will work with the iPad - and bluetooth headphones wiill work as well.

  • Can't move objects small distances

    CS6, OS X
    I can't seem to move objects in my drawing small distances..I'm used to being able to do this..must be some setting I hit, but I can't find which one it might be. I have snap to off, but this isn't behaving like snap to..it's behaving like I'm only "allowed" to move objects certain distances; any smaller and the object simply doesn't move at all..
    can someone shine a light on this?
    thank you!
    kat

    FlashKatt when you create a new Doicument such as a web document uncheck the option in the new document options dialog and it then will not be a problem for that document it is a default settings for a couple of the sandard document types that are rgb based.
    Always check to see if the option is on when creting a new document.
    Also be aware if you are actually creating a web document then the option is actually useful as it will prevent you from creating and aligning elements that will not work on the web as you intend.
    Rememebr there is no fraction of a pixel on the web only whole pixels.

  • When I try to register my apple tv, I can't do it, because they ask me for a MPN number that I don't have, because I through out the package. What can I do without having the MPN number?

    I bought my Apple TV in Singapore and I haven’t used it yet. When I try to rent a film, comes the message that may signature is not working for security issues.
    However, when I go to the Apple Web site, click "Support", and then "Register an Apple Product", I can´t do it, because they ask me for a MPN number that I don’t have, because I through out the package. What can I do without having the MPN number?
    Thanks!

    Call Apple Care for your country and ask for help resetting the questions.

  • InDesign CS 5.5 - Why am I getting an error message saying my files ( that I created in 5.5 ) can not be opened because they are created in CS6? Says I have to open in 6 and back save to 4.

    Why am I getting an error message saying my files ( that I created in 5.5 ) can not be opened because they are created in CS6? Says I have to open in 6 and back save to 4.

    Ask in the ID forum and provide at least some useful info like system specs, what's contained in the files, where they are stored...
    Mylenium

  • I can't get into my Apple TV show because they said I had the wrong ID - Password. So I changed it through ITunes, i still can't get on to Apple tv

    Help????
    I can't get into my Apple TV shows because they said I have the wrong ID/Password. So I went to ITunes like they told me to and changed it all. I still can't get into Apple TV. Any suggestions???

    If you've not done so unpower and restart it after 30 secs or so.
    `You will presumably have checked all your credentials and password are correct.
    If still playing up I'd probably go to Settings menu and reset everything - you'd need to then enter all ID credentials etc again.
    If that still failed I'd factory restore via iTunes with a microUSB cable.
    AC

  • I have moved all of my movies from "Search for - All Movies" folder thinking they were shortcuts to the trash folder by mistake.  Is there any way I can restore them to the right place on my system Note most are on an external hard drive. :(

    I have moved all of my movies from "Search for - All Movies" folder thinking they were shortcuts to the trash folder by mistake.  Is there any way I can restore them to the right place on my system Note most are on an external hard drive.

    You can drag them out of the trash folder to wherever you wish. There is no automatic way to restore them.
    If you have a recent backup of your computer (at the risk of preaching, everyone should have one), restore them from there.
    Barry
    P.S. I have no clue what you did or why you have 44,000 on the external drive

Maybe you are looking for

  • Mass creation of Marketing attributes under attribute set

    Hi All, Please let me know if there is a possibility for mass creation of Marketing attributes and marketing attribute sets in SAP CRM Standard functionality. I am not talking about below " creation & assignment to BPs using the expert tools. " CRMD_

  • Finding a saved path

    How do you find the path to where a document is saved on your computer? In spotlight, you used to be able to hover your mouse over it to see the path but that no longer works. Any help?

  • Billing in third party

    hi, in third party sales my client want to make a bilingl for bill to party after recieving the incoming invoice from vendor, before of that he want to restrict the billing process that order related billing. here he dont want to do the billing befor

  • Working with  multiple layers in CS 3 ?

    In order to work with multiple layers in cs3, I first need to open few images to work with,and when I open few images it only shows last image that I opened.Frist images can't be seen in workspace, and when I open new document I can't see not even on

  • TS1702 mountain lion won't download

    I am new to Macs and computers. I have a Macbook Pro and have just bought Mountain LIon to update my Snow Leopard system. It was downloading fine but suddenly stopped saying that 'an error had occurred' and has a grey blank box at the side of it. I c