Chapter 10
Improving Workflow with Symbols
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using symbols to rationalize workflow and reduce file size
Accessing and deploying symbols from libraries
Creating dynamic symbols
Applying and editing dynamic symbols
Spraying symbols
Symbols are objects that are displayed as instances in a document. A single symbol can be deployed as many instances in an Illustrator document. Each individual instance can be placed, resized, reshaped, and edited in various ways. But each instance retains essential qualities of the original symbol.
So what’s in it for you, when it comes to using symbols? Plenty! Regardless of your level of expertise, the kind of graphics you create, or your workflow, symbols save time, make it much easier to orchestrate graphics across large illustrations, can radically reduce file size, and play a special role in sending screen-friendly SVG files to animators and web designers.
In this chapter, I show you how to use symbols to be more productive, and how ...
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