3. Working with Objects

What You’ll Do

Understand Vector and Raster Images

Understand Paths

Select a Drawing Mode

Create Pixel Aligned Objects

Create Rectangles and Ellipses

Create Polygons and Stars

Create Line Segments

Create Arcs, Spirals, and Grids

Use the Shape Builder Tool

Create Perspective Objects

Use the Selection Tool

Use the Direct Selection Tool

Use the Lasso Tool

Use the Magic Wand Tool

Select and Group Objects

Save and Edit Selections

Move and Duplicate Objects

Align and Distribute Objects

Transform Objects

Rotate, Scale, Reflect, or Shear Objects

Apply Multiple Transformations

Reshape Objects with Envelopes

Introduction

Adobe Illustrator is an application that that provides tools you can use to work with vector graphics, which ...

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