We do have a function which allows you to download PDF guides for the tools. Although it doesn’t yet contain information on every single tool and plugin, this will be added to over time.
What is AG Docs?
AG Docs is a learning feature which brings connectivity between the Astute Graphics plugins, Adobe Illustrator and our Astute Manager!
What does it do?
Available to all active subscribers, currently this feature covers around half the functionality found throughout the plugins, with full coverage of all 21 plugins to eventually become available over time.
AG Docs expands on our existing learning material and improves our search functionality to allow you to filter based on feature tags, plugin names, whether it's a tool, panel, or menu item you need assistance with. We've even included icons, in case you're aware of the tool but didn't know its name.
This feature opens the door to searching, exploring, and quickly discovering where key functions can be found. And most importantly, it enables downloading as a PDF!
Language Translation
Whilst we do not display various languages within our panels in Adobe Illustrator, we aim to compensate for that by providing translatable documentation. This feature is still under development and Japanese language is the first translation option available however, further language translations will also be added over time. Each translation option will begin as an automatic translation but will later be fine-tuned to provide more accuracy.
How do I access this feature?
To access this feature, please ensure that:
You have an active account (or you are trialling or using a free plugin).
You are using the latest version of Astute Manager.
The Astute Manager app is running and logged in - the app does not need to be open, but the menu bar icon (macOS) or task tray (Windows) should be active. More info here.
How do I use this feature?
When in Illustrator, you will see a question mark icon on each Astute Graphics panel. When you click on this, then providing your Astute Manager is running, it will open the related training material directly in the Astute Manager, giving text and example images of the functioning of each button, option, control and menu.
When in the Astute Manager, select the Docs option from the left hand side.
You can then search for the plugin or tool name in the search bar at the top (1), or select the plugin (revealing it's features) from the list below (2).
In the example below, Reform has been selected and the option to Open in Illustrator has been revealed. Clicking on this has then revealed the panel in Illustrator.
If perhaps you have seen something on one of our social channels but you missed the name of the tool, the Features option groups the articles together by tags. This means for example, that you can easily find content related to 'Circle,' or 'Randomize,' or locate all tools capable of 'Repositioning Anchor Points.
You can also search under Effects.
You can also translate the language by selecting the arrow next to the flag. At this stage, Japanese language is the first translation option available however, further language translations will also be added over time. Each translation option will begin as an automatic translation but will later be fine-tuned to provide more accuracy (more on this here).
To gain access to this new learning feature, remember to simply update your Astute Manager to at least v3.8. This will enable the functionality between our plugins in Adobe Illustrator and the Astute Manager, upgrading your Astute Manager from an installer and license management system to an extension of your workflow.