Chapter 1
Discovering Illustrator CC
IN THIS CHAPTER
Knowing when to use Illustrator
Looking around the Document window
Opening and creating documents
Checking out the tools and panels
Changing your view
Zooming in and out
Adobe Illustrator is generally used to create vector logos, illustrations, maps, packages, labels, signage, art for applications, websites, and more. (See the nearby “Vector graphics” sidebar for more information.)
This chapter gets you started with Illustrator and helps you understand when Illustrator is the tool best suited for creating your art.
Deciding When to Use Illustrator CC
How do you draw a line in the sand and decide to create graphics in Illustrator rather than in Photoshop? The following questions can help you make up your mind:
- Does the graphic need to be scaled? Will it be used in sizes that you cannot predict at this time?
- Is the artwork technical ...
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