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Illustrator CS3 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

Name: Illustrator CS3 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
ISBN: 9780321549969

by Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas

November 2007

Beginner

480 pages

15h 15m

English

Peachpit Press

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1. Illustrator Interface
The Tools panelUsing the Tools panelThe Tools panelThe tearoff toolbarsThe Illustrator menusIllustrator menuFile menuEdit menuObject menuType menuSelect menuFilter menuEffect menuView menuWindow menuHelp menuUsing the panels NEW!The Control panelThe other panelsAlign panel Shift-F7Appearance panel Shift-F6Attributes panel Cmd-F11/Ctrl-F11Brushes panel F5Color panel F6Color Guide panel Shift-F3 NEW!Document Info panelFlattener Preview panelGradient panel Cmd-F9/Ctrl-F9Graphic Styles panel Shift-F5Info panel Cmd-F8/Ctrl-F8Layers panel F7Links panelMagic Wand panelNavigator panelPathfinder panel Cmd-Shift-F9/Ctrl-Shift-F9Stroke panel Cmd-F10/Ctrl-F10Swatches panelSymbols panel Cmd-Shift-F11/Ctrl-Shift-F11Transform panel Shift-F8Transparency panel Cmd-Shift-F10/Ctrl-Shift-F10The type panelsCharacter panel Cmd-T/Ctrl-TCharacter Styles panelGlyphs panelOpenType panel Cmd-Option-Shift-T/Ctrl-Alt-Shift-TParagraph panel Cmd-Option-T/Ctrl-Alt-TParagraph Styles panelTabs panel Cmd-Shift-T/Ctrl-Shift-TMini-GlossaryBuilding blocksBasic operationsOther featuresMeasuring upTo change the units for the current documentUndos and context menusMultiple undosContext menus
2. Create & Save Files
Launching IllustratorTo launch Illustrator in MacintoshTo launch Illustrator in WindowsCreating new documentsTo create a new document: NEW!Using templatesTo preview the Illustrator templatesTo open a template or nontemplate file as an untitled documentTo create a templateChanging the document setupTo change the artboard dimensions or orientationThe artboard and printingSaving filesTo save a file in the Illustrator formatTo resave a fileTo save a copy of a fileTo revert to the last saved versionEnding a work sessionTo close a fileTo quit/exit Illustrator
3. Bridge
Opening files from IllustratorTo open a file from IllustratorTo open a file from the Macintosh Desktop or Windows ExplorerUsing BridgeTo launch BridgePanels and panes in BridgeOpening files from BridgeTo open files from BridgeWhat lies ahead in this chapterChoosing a workspace for BridgeTo choose a predefined workspace for Bridge: NEW!Customizing the Bridge windowTo choose Appearance preferences for the Bridge workspace: NEW!To customize the Bridge workspaceTo save a Bridge workspace: NEW!To access saved workspaces: NEW!Moving and copying filesTo move or copy files to other foldersMethod 1 (by dragging)Method 2 (context menu) NEW!Filtering the display of thumbnailsTo label and rate thumbnailsTo choose a sorting method: NEW!To display thumbnails based on category: NEW!Arranging thumbnailsTo rearrange thumbnails manuallyTo group thumbnails into a stack: NEW!To expand or collapse a stack: NEW!To move a whole stack: NEW!To add a thumbnail to a stack: NEW!To remove a thumbnail from a stack: NEW!To ungroup a whole stack: NEW!Managing filesTo create a new folderTo delete filesTo rename a fileSearching for filesTo find files via BridgeExporting the Bridge cacheTo export the cache to the current folder: NEW!To rebuild the cache files: NEW!Assigning keywords to filesTo create and assign keywords to files: NEW!
4. Manage Color
Choosing color settingsMonitor basicsCalibrating your displayTo choose color settingsSynchronizing the color settingsTo synchronize color settings using BridgeChanging document profilesTo change or remove a file’s color profileProofing a document onscreenTo proof your document onscreen
5. Workspace
Changing zoom levelsTo change zoom levels via the Navigator panelTo choose a preset zoom levelTo change the zoom level with the Zoom toolTo change the zoom level with any tool selectedChanging viewsTo change the viewCreating custom viewsTo define a custom viewTo rename or delete a custom viewCreating new document windowsTo create an extra document windowChanging screen display modesTo change the screen display modeMoving the illustrationTo move the illustration with the Hand toolTo move the illustration via the Navigator panelUsing workspacesTo choose a preset workspace: NEW!To save a workspaceTo rename, delete, or duplicate a workspace
6. Geometric Objects
Deleting objectsTo delete objectsCreating rectangles and ellipsesTo create a rectangle or an ellipse by draggingTo create a rectangle or an ellipse by specifying dimensionsTo create a rounded rectangleTo round the corners of an existing objectCreating polygonsTo create a polygon by clickingTo create a polygon by draggingCreating starsTo create a star by clickingTo create a star by draggingCreating line segmentsTo draw a line segment by draggingTo draw a line segment by entering valuesCreating arcsTo draw arcs by draggingTo draw arcs by entering valuesCreating spiralsTo create a spiral by entering valuesTo create a spiral by dragging
7. Select
The five selection toolsUsing the Selection toolTo select an object or objectsTo add or subtract objects from a selectionUsing the Direct Selection toolTo select or deselect anchor points or segments with the Direct Selection toolSelecting via a commandTo select objects via a commandSelecting via the Layers panelTo select an object via the Layers panelWorking with groupsTo create a groupTo edit grouped objects in isolation mode: NEW!To add a new object to a groupTo ungroup a groupUsing the Lasso toolTo select/deselect points or segments with the Lasso toolSaving selectionsTo save a selectionUsing the Magic Wand toolTo choose options for the Magic Wand toolTo use the Magic Wand toolSelecting/deselecting all objectsTo select all the objects in a documentTo deselect all objects on all layersTo invert a selection

8. Move, Copy & Align
Moving objectsTo move an object by draggingUsing smart guidesTo use smart guides to align objectsTo hide or show an object’s center pointDuplicating objectsTo duplicate an object in the same documentTo drag and drop an object between filesTo duplicate or move objects between documents via the ClipboardTo offset a duplicate of a pathAligning and distributing objectsTo align or distribute objectsCreating ruler guidesTo create ruler guidesCreating guide objectsTo turn an object into a guideTo turn a guide object back into an ordinary objectLocking/unlocking guidesTo lock or unlock all guidesTo lock or unlock one guideRemoving guidesTo remove one guideTo remove all guidesUsing the gridTo show/hide the gridTo snap objects to the grid
9. Fill & Stroke
Introduction to Illustrator colorColors for your output mediumColors for commercial printingColors for the WebTo change the document color modeUsing the basic color controlsTo apply a fill or stroke of black or whiteTo apply a fill or stroke of NoneTo apply a fill or stroke colorSaving colors as swatchesTo save the current fill or stroke color as a swatchApplying colors from a libraryTo access colors from a library: NEW!Changing the tint percentageTo change the tint percentage of a spot or global process colorMixing colors numericallyTo mix a color numericallyChanging stroke attributesTo change the width of a strokeTo change the alignment of a stroke on a pathTo create a dashed strokeTo change the stroke caps or joinsUsing the Eyedropper toolTo sample and apply colors with the Eyedropper toolUsing the Swatches panelTo choose display options for the Swatches panel: NEW!To create a color group: NEW!To copy swatches between Illustrator files: NEW!To save a library of swatchesTo duplicate a swatch: NEW!To delete swatchesReplacing colors in your artworkTo replace the color or stroke attributes on multiple objectsTo change a color from nonglobal to global, or vice versaTo edit the values in a global process colorTo replace a global process or spot color swatchInverting colorsTo invert colorsColorizing imagesBlending fill colorsTo blend fill colors between objectsCreating patternsTo create a patternTo use a rectangle to define a patternTo edit a pattern
10. Transform
Transform via the bounding boxTo transform an object via its bounding boxUsing the Free Transform toolTo use the Free Transform toolTo use smart guides as you transform an objectUsing the Rotate, Reflect, Scale, or Shear toolTo rotate, reflect, scale, or shear an object by draggingUsing the Transform panelTo move, scale, rotate, or shear objects via the Transform panelTo move an object or group via the Control panelUsing the Transform Each commandTo perform multiple transformations via the Transform Each commandTo use the Transform effectRepeating a transformationTo repeat a transformation
11. Reshape
The building blocks of a pathMoving points and segmentsTo move an anchor point or a segmentReshaping curvesTo reshape a curve segmentConverting pointsTo convert a corner anchor point into a smooth anchor point: NEW!To convert a smooth anchor point into a corner anchor point: NEW!To rotate direction handles independentlyAdding pointsTo add anchor points to a path manuallyTo add anchor points to a path via a commandTo add to a path with the Pencil or Paintbrush toolTo add to an open path with the Pen toolDeleting pointsTo delete anchor points from a pathMethod 1 (Pen tools)Method 2 (Control panel) NEW!Quick reshapingTo erase part of a path with the Path Eraser toolTo reshape a path with the Pencil or Paintbrush toolTo use the Reshape toolExerciseDraw a brush with the Reshape toolAligning pointsTo align points: NEW!Joining endpoints NEW!To connect two endpointsTo join two endpoints into one pointReshaping objects via commandsTo apply the Zig Zag effectTo combine objects using a commandSlicing and dicingTo split a path with the Scissors toolTo split a path via the Control panel: NEW!To cut objects via the Divide Objects Below commandErasing parts of objectsTo erase parts of objects: NEW!ExerciseChange a square into a starExerciseDraw a light bulb
12. Tracing
Using the tracing featuresTracing a raster imageTo trace a raster imageApplying tracing optionsTo apply tracing optionsManaging tracing presetsTo create, delete, edit, import, or export a tracing presetReleasing a tracingTo release a tracing objectConverting tracings to pathsTo expand a live trace objectTo convert a live trace object to a Live Paint groupExerciseTrace an object
13. Live Paint
What is a Live Paint group?Using the Pencil toolTo draw with the Pencil toolTo choose preferences for the Pencil toolCreating Live Paint groupsTo create a Live Paint groupUsing the Live Paint Bucket toolTo choose options for the Live Paint Bucket toolTo recolor faces with the Live Paint Bucket toolTo modify edges with the Live Paint Bucket toolUsing the Live Paint Selection toolTo choose options for the Live Paint Selection toolTo use the Live Paint Selection toolReshaping Live Paint groupsTo reshape or move paths in a Live Paint groupAdding paths to a Live Paint groupTo add paths to a Live Paint groupMethod 1 (Layers panel)Method 2 (isolate group)Method 3 (Control panel)Choosing gap optionsTo choose gap options for a Live Paint groupExpanding and releasing Live Paint groupsTo expand or release a Live Paint groupExerciseSketch a scarf
14. Live Color
The new color controlsUsing the Color Guide panel NEW!To choose variation options for the Color Guide panelTo apply color variations via the Color Guide panel: NEW!To create a color group and variations based on a harmony rule: NEW!To save the active color group: NEW!Editing colors via Live Color NEW!To create color groups via the Live Color commandTo use the color wheel in the Live Color dialog box: NEW!Assigning colors via Live Color NEW!To assign colors to artwork via the Live Color commandReducing colors via Live Color NEW!To reduce colors in artwork via the Live Color commandTo reduce selected artwork to just one spot or process color
15. Pen
Drawing with the Pen toolTo draw a polygon with the Pen toolTo draw curves with the Pen toolConverting pointsTo convert smooth points into corner points as you draw themTo convert points on an existing pathMethod 1 (Control panel buttons) NEW!Method 2 (Convert Anchor Point tool)ExerciseConvert a rectangle into a costume maskThe outer part of the face maskThe eye holes
16. Layers
The Layers panelWhat the panel is used forObject names on the Layers panelTo choose Layers panel optionsCreating layersTo create a new top-level layerMethod 1 (quick, no options)Method 2 (choose options)To create a sublayerDeleting layers and objectsTo delete a layer, sublayer, group, or objectSelecting Layers panel listingsTo select a layer, sublayer, group, or object listingTo select multiple layer listingsSelecting objects via the Layers panelTo select all the objects in a layerTo deselect all the objects in a layerTo select an object via the Layers panelTo select multiple objects on different layersMethod 1 (Shift-clicking)Method 2 (dragging)To select a whole group via the Layers panelTo select multiple objects in a groupRestacking objects and layersTo restack a layer, group, or object by draggingTo move an object to a layer via a commandDuplicating layers and objectsTo duplicate a layer, sublayer, or objectLocking layers and objectsTo lock or unlock layers or objectsHiding layers and objectsTo hide or show layers or objectsCollecting objects in a new layerTo move layers, sublayers, groups, or objects to a new layerReleasing objects to layersTo move objects to new, separate layersMerging layers and groupsTo merge layers, sublayers, or groupsFlattening artworkTo flatten artwork
17. Create type
The type toolsCreating point typeTo create point typeCreating type in a rectangleTo create type in a rectangleCreating area typeTo enter type inside an objectCreating path typeTo place type along an object’s pathTo reposition type on a pathTo apply options to path typeRotating typeTo rotate type characters on a custom angleTo make a whole horizontal type block vertical, or vice versaImporting textTo import textThreading typeTo thread overflow type to another objectTo display text threadsTo unthread two type objectsTo release an object from a thread and preserve the remaining threadsCopying and moving typeTo copy type and its object between filesTo move type from one object to anotherCreating type outlinesTo create type outlinesExerciseType on an ellipseType on the topType on the bottom
18. Style & Edit Type
Selecting typeTo select type and its objectTo select a type object but not the typeTo select type but not its objectThe Character, Paragraph, and Control panelsChanging fontsTo change fontsTo apply underline or strikethrough stylingChanging the point sizeTo change the point sizeChanging leadingTo change leading via the Character panelTo change leading via the keyboardApplying kerning and trackingTo apply manual kerning or trackingTo fit type to its containerHorizontal scalingTo scale type horizontally and/or verticallyTo restore normal scalingUsing smart punctuationTo create smart punctuationTo specify a quotation marks style for future typeInserting alternate glyphsTo replace or insert a glyph using the Glyphs panelTo specify or insert alternate glyphs via the OpenType panelTo produce fractionsTo change caseApplying hyphenationTo choose hyphenation optionsChanging paragraph alignmentTo change paragraph alignmentChanging paragraph indentationTo change paragraph indentationInter-paragraph spacingTo adjust the spacing between paragraphsCharacter and paragraph stylesTo create or edit a character or paragraph styleTo apply a type styleTo remove overrides from styled textTo redefine a type styleTo delete a character or paragraph styleTo load type styles from another Illustrator documentChoosing area type optionsTo choose area type optionsBaseline-shifting typeTo shift type from its baselineHanging punctuationTo hang punctuationSetting tabsTo insert tabs into textTo set or modify custom tab stopsCreating special effects with typeTo wrap type around an objectTo release a text wrapExerciseCreate a shadow for point typeSlant the shadowReflect the shadowExercisesAdd multiple strokes to a characterCreate type with a rough fill areaCreate an embossed letter
19. Acquire
Acquiring imagesUsing the Open commandTo use the Open commandUsing the Place commandTo place an image into an Illustrator documentChoosing Photoshop import optionsImporting a single-layer imageImporting a multilayer imageImporting layer compsImporting Photoshop layersOther Photoshop issuesManaging linked imagesTo edit a linked image in its original applicationTo replace a linked or embedded imageTo go to a linked or embedded imageTo update a modified linked imageTo view information about a fileTo locate or replace images upon opening a fileTo choose placement options for a linked imageTo change a file’s status from linked to embeddedUsing drag-and-dropTo drag and drop an image from Photoshop to IllustratorTo drag and drop an image into Illustrator from Bridge
20. Appearances & Graphic Styles
Applying appearance attributesTo apply appearance attributesDeciphering the Appearance panelTo apply multiple stroke or fill attributesTo choose appearance options for future objectsEditing appearance attributesTo edit appearance attributesRemoving appearance attributesTo remove an appearance attributeTo remove a brush stroke from a stroke attributeTo remove all appearance attributes from an itemApplying graphic stylesTo apply a graphic styleCopying appearance attributesTo copy appearance attributes from one object or layer to anotherCreating graphic stylesTo create a graphic style from an objectTo duplicate a graphic styleEditing graphic stylesTo edit a graphic styleMerging graphic stylesTo merge graphic stylesDeleting graphic stylesTo delete a style from the Graphic Styles panelUsing graphic style librariesTo use graphic styles from other librariesTo save a graphic styles libraryBreaking the link to a graphic styleTo break the link to a graphic styleExpanding attributesTo expand an object’s appearance attributes
21. Effects & Filters
Effects and filters: An overviewUsing effects......versus using filtersApplying filters and effectsApplying Illustrator effectsTo apply an effectTo edit an applied effectUsing effects in graphic stylesTo add an effect to or edit an effect in a graphic styleTo remove an effect from a layer, object, or graphic styleA few Illustrator effects and filters up closeTo apply Pathfinder effectsTo apply a Convert to Shape effectTo apply the Inner Glow or Outer Glow effectTo apply the Scribble effectThree Illustrator filters and effects up closeTo apply the Drop Shadow effect or filterTo apply the Roughen effect or filterTo apply the Twist effect or filterRasterizing objectsTo rasterize a path objectAn Illustrator filter up closeTo apply the Object Mosaic filterUsing the Filter or Effect GalleryTo use the Filter or Effect GalleryThree Photoshop effects
22. Brushes
Using brushesUsing the Paintbrush toolTo draw with the Paintbrush toolTo choose preferences for the Paintbrush toolApplying brushesTo apply a brush to a pathUsing the Brushes panelTo add brushes from other librariesTo choose display options for the Brushes panelRemoving brush strokesTo remove a brush stroke from an objectExpanding brush strokesTo expand a brush stroke into outlined pathsCreating and editing Scatter brushesTo create or edit a Scatter brushCreating and editing Calligraphic brushesTo create or edit a Calligraphic brushCreating and editing Art brushesTo create or edit an Art brushDuplicating brushesTo duplicate a brushEditing brushes manuallyTo edit a Scatter or Art brush manuallyEditing brush strokes on objectsTo change the stroke options for an individual objectCreating brush librariesTo create a brush libraryDeleting brushesTo delete a brush from the Brushes panel
23. Blends
Blends are live!Blending objects via a commandTo blend objects via a commandReleasing a blendTo release a blendChoosing blend optionsTo change the Blend OptionsEditing blend objectsReversing blend componentsTo reverse the stacking position of objects in a blendTo reverse the location of objects in a blendUsing the Blend toolTo blend objects using the Blend toolReplacing the blend spineTo replace a blend spineExerciseUse a blend to apply shading
24. Gradients
Applying gradientsTo fill an object with a gradientTo access other gradient librariesCreating gradientsTo create and save a two-color gradientEditing gradientsTo edit a gradientUsing the Gradient toolTo use the Gradient toolTo spread a gradient across multiple objectsExpanding a gradient into objectsTo expand a standard gradient into separate objects
25. Combine Paths
Applying Shape Mode commandsTo apply a Shape Mode commandTo expand a compound shapeTo release a compound shapeApplying the Pathfinder commandsTo apply a Pathfinder commandTo convert a stroke or an open path into a filled objectCreating compound pathsTo create a compound pathTo add an object to a compound pathTo reverse an object’s fill in a compound pathTo release a compound path
26. Clipping Masks
Using clipping setsTo create a clipping setTo select a whole clipping setTo select an individual clipping path or masked objectTo add an object to a clipping setTo restack a masked object within its clipping setTo copy an object in a clipping setTo take an object out of a clipping setTo recolor a clipping pathTo release a clipping setMethod 1 (command)Method 2 (Layers panel)
27. Transparency
Changing the opacity and blending modeTo change the opacity or blending mode of an object, group, or layerTo change the opacity or blending mode of an object’s fill or strokeTo change the opacity or blending mode of the fill and stroke on type individuallyControlling which objects the transparency settings affectTo restrict a blending mode to specific objectsTo knock out objectsUsing the transparency gridTo show/hide the transparency gridTo choose preferences for the transparency grid
28. Symbols
Using the Symbols panelTo create individual symbol instancesAccessing the symbol librariesTo use symbols from other librariesReplacing symbolsTo replace one symbol with another in an instanceTo replace the symbols in a symbol setCreating symbolsTo create a symbol from an object in your artworkSaving symbol librariesTo save a symbol libraryDeleting symbolsTo delete symbols from the Symbols panelUsing the Symbol Sprayer toolTo create instances with the Symbol Sprayer toolTo delete instances from a symbol setTo add instances to a symbol setChoosing global propertiesTo choose global properties for the symbolism toolsTo choose options for the Symbol Sprayer toolModifying symbol instancesTo modify symbol instancesDuplicating symbolsTo duplicate a symbolEditing symbols NEW!To edit a symbol: NEW!To create a variation of an existing symbolTo break the link between an instance and the symbolUsing the Symbol Shifter toolTo use the Symbol Shifter toolTo choose options for the Symbol Shifter toolUsing the Symbol Scruncher toolTo use the Symbol Scruncher toolTo choose options for the Symbol Scruncher toolUsing the Symbol Sizer toolTo use the Symbol Sizer toolTo choose options for the Symbol Sizer toolUsing the Symbol Spinner toolTo use the Symbol Spinner toolTo choose options for the Symbol Spinner toolUsing the Symbol Stainer toolTo use the Symbol Stainer toolTo choose options for the Symbol Stainer toolUsing the Symbol Screener toolTo use the Symbol Screener toolTo choose options for the Symbol Screener toolUsing the Symbol Styler toolTo use the Symbol Styler toolTo choose Symbol Styler tool optionsExpanding symbol instancesTo expand an instance or a symbol set
29. Preferences
General PreferencesKeyboard IncrementConstrain AngleCorner RadiusDisable Auto Add/DeleteUse Precise CursorsShow Tool TipsAnti-aliased ArtworkSelect Same Tint %Append [Converted] Upon Opening Legacy FilesDouble Click to Isolate NEW!Use Japanese Crop MarksTransform Pattern TilesScale Strokes & EffectsUse Preview BoundsReset All Warning DialogsSelection & Anchor Display Preferences NEW!SelectionToleranceObject Selection by Path OnlySnap to PointAnchor Point and Handle DisplayAnchorsHandlesHighlight Anchors on Mouse OverShow Handles When Multiple Anchors Are SelectedType PreferencesSize/Leading; Baseline Shift; TrackingType Object Selection by Path OnlyShow Asian OptionsShow Font Names in EnglishNumber of Recent FontsFont PreviewEnable Missing Glyph Protection NEW!Use Inline Input for Non-Latin Text NEW!Units & Display Performance PreferencesUnitsGeneralStrokeTypeAsian TypeNumbers Without Units Are PointsIdentify Objects ByDisplay PerformanceHand ToolGuides & Grid PreferencesGuidesColorStyleGridColorStyleGridline everySubdivisionsGrids in BackSmart Guides & Slices PreferencesDisplay OptionsText Label HintsConstruction GuidesTransform ToolsObject HighlightingAnglesSnapping ToleranceSlicingShow Slice NumbersHyphenation PreferencesDefault LanguageExceptionsPlug-ins & Scratch Disks PreferencesAdditional Plug-ins FolderScratch DisksPrimarySecondaryUser Interface Preferences NEW!BrightnessAuto-Collapse Icon PanelsFile Handling & Clipboard PreferencesVersion Cue and FilesClipboard on QuitAppearance of Black PreferencesOptions for Black on RGB and Grayscale DevicesOn ScreenPrinting/ExportingDescription
30. Print
Print dialog box: General and Setup optionsTo print to a black-and-white or color printerTo print (tile) a document that’s larger than the paper sizeMarks and Bleed optionsTo include printer’s marks in your printoutTo choose bleed valuesOutput optionsTo output a composite print or color separationsTo change the print setting for, or convert, individual colorsGraphics optionsTo change the flatness setting for a file to facilitate printingTo download fontsColor Management optionsTo print using color managementAdvanced optionsTo choose overprint and flattening options for outputSummary optionsTo view a summary of the current print settingsPrinting and exporting transparencyTo control how transparency is flattened for exported filesTo choose custom transparency flattener optionsCreating and editing presetsTo create or edit a transparency flattener, tracing, print, or PDF presetCreating a multipage PDF from page tilesCreating custom crop marksTo use the Crop Area tool: NEW!To remove a crop area created with the Crop Area tool: NEW!To create crop marks for an objectChoosing a resolution for effectsTo choose a resolution for raster effectsUsing the Document Info panelTo display information about an object or a whole document
31. Export
Saving as EPSTo save a file as EPSSaving as Adobe PDFTo save a file as Adobe PDFSaving as PDF using a presetSaving as PDF using custom settingsUsing the Export commandTo export a fileA few file formats in briefRasterizeBMP (bmp)TIFF (tif)Enhanced metafile (emf) and Windows metafile (wmf)Microsoft OfficeExporting as Flash (swf)To create a Flash (swf) file: NEW!Optimizing files for the WebImage sizeFile formatTo use the Save for Web & Devices previewsTo optimize a file in the GIF formatTo optimize a file in the JPEG formatExporting files to PhotoshopTo create a Photoshop (psd) file
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Visual QuickStart Guide—the quick and easy way to learn!

Now revised and updated, this book uses simple step-by-step instructions, loads of screen shots, and an array of time-saving tips and tricks, serving both as the quickest route to Illustrator CS3 mastery for new users, and a handy reference for more experienced designers. This edition of the Visual QuickStart Guide covers Illustrator CS3's newest features, including new tools in Live Color, enhancements to essential drawing tools and controls, improvements to the powerful Control panel, the new Eraser tool and Crop Area tool, and much more. A full-color section of inspiring Illustrator artwork and highly readable text create a winning combination for Illustrator users of every level.

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