The tool gave vector artists a new way to blend colors organically, without the rigidity of mesh or linear gradients.
meant any symbol or object could be updated across artboards instantly. And the Properties panel became smarter — showing only what you needed for the selected object.
Illustrator 2020 bridged the gap between pixel-perfect control and fluid creativity. With Repeat for Transform (Object → Repeat), you could build radial grids, mirrors, and geometric patterns in seconds — no manual duplication.