APPENDIX A: FREEHAND WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON FREEHAND MX
The following exercise will teach you to create basic charts in Macromedia FreeHand. The appearance of certain functions may differ depending upon whether you are using a MacIntosh or a PC. However, the general operations of the program are the same regardless of the platform on which you are working.
To begin, create a folder on the desktop of your computer, and label it with your name.
Launch the FreeHand program. FILE a NEW document.
Command the PAGE RULERS from the VIEW menu. Reset your ruler measurements found at the bottom of your document, from points to picas.
In the upper, left-hand corner of your document, find the zero guide. Reset the zero guide to the top ...
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