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Visual QuickStart Guide Illustrator CS2 for Windows and Macintosh

by Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas

September 2005

Intermediate to advanced

632 pages

19h 33m

English

Peachpit Press

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1. Illustrator Interface
ToolsUsing the ToolboxThe ToolboxThe Tearoff ToolbarsOn the ScreenThe Illustrator Screen in MacintoshKey to the Illustrator Screen in MacintoshThe Illustrator Screen in WindowsKey to the Illustrator Screen in WindowsThe Illustrator MenusUsing Dialog BoxesUsing the PalettesThe Palettes IllustratedControl PaletteThe Color ControlsColor Palette (F6)Stroke Palette (Cmd-F10/Ctrl-F10)Swatches PaletteGradient Palette (Cmd-F9/Ctrl-F9)Character Palette (Cmd-T/Ctrl-T)Character Styles PaletteGlyphs PaletteOpentype Palette (Cmd-Option-Shift-T/Ctrl-Alt-Shift-T)Paragraph Palette (Cmd-Option-T/Ctrl-Alt-T)Paragraph Styles PaletteTabs Palette (Cmd-Shift-T/Ctrl-Shift-T)Layers Palette (F7)Info Palette (F8)Align Palette (Shift-F7)Transform Palette (Shift-F8)Actions PaletteNavigator PaletteLinks PalettePathfinder Palette (Cmd-Shift-F9/Ctrl-Shift-F9)Brushes Palette (F5)Transparency Palette (Cmd-Shift-F10/Ctrl-Shift-F10)Graphic Styles Palette (Shift-F5)Appearance Palette (Shift-F6)SVG Interactivity PaletteAttributes Palette (Cmd-F11/Ctrl-F11)Document Info PaletteMagic Wand PaletteSymbols Palette (Cmd-Shift-F11/Ctrl-Shift-F11)Mini-Glossary Measuring UpTo Change the Units for the Current DocumentUndos and Context MenusMultiple UndosContext Menus
2. How Illustrator Works
Vector or Raster?Creating ObjectsAdding TypeEditing ObjectsReshaping ObjectsApplying Colors, Patterns, TransparencyAdding AppearancesUsing Onscreen ToolsOutputting Your Work
3. Create & Save Files
Launching IllustratorTo Launch Illustrator in MacintoshTo Launch Illustrator in WindowsCreating New DocumentsTo Create a New DocumentUsing 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
4. Open Files
Opening Files from IllustratorTo Open a File from IllustratorTo Open a File From the Mac Desktop or From Windows ExplorerUsing BridgeTo Launch BridgeThe Panels in BridgeTo Customize the Bridge WindowTo Save a Workspace for BridgeThe Bridge MenusTo Open Files Via BridgeTo Label and Sort Files Via BridgeTo Assign Keywords to FilesTo Search for Files Via BridgeTo Rearrange Thumbnails ManuallyTo Apply a Sorting MethodTo Rename a File Via BridgeTo Create a Folder Via BridgeTo Delete Files Via BridgeTo Export the Cache for the Current FolderTo Delete the Cache Files
5. Manage Color
Choosing Color SettingsMonitor BasicsCalibrating Your DisplayTo Choose Color SettingsPredefined Color Management SettingsColor Management PoliciesConversion OptionsSynchronizing Color SettingsTo Synchronize Color Settings Using BridgeChanging Document ProfilesTo Change or Delete a File’s Color ProfileSoft-Proofing a DocumentTo Soft-Proof a Document
6. Workspace
Changing Zoom LevelsTo Change Zoom Levels via the Navigator PaletteTo 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 New Document WindowsChanging Screen Display ModesTo Change the Screen Display ModeMoving the IllustrationTo Move the Illustration with the Hand ToolTo Move the Illustration Via the Navigator PaletteCreating WorkspacesTo Save a WorkspaceTo Rename, Delete, or Duplicate a Workspace
7. 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 FlaresTo Create a Flare by Entering ValuesTo Create a Flare Using the Current Flare Tool SettingsTo Create a Flare by DraggingTo Edit a FlareCreating 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 DraggingCreating Rectangular GridsTo Create a Rectangular Grid by DraggingTo Create a Rectangular Grid by Entering ValuesCreating Polar GridsTo Create a Polar Grid by DraggingTo Create a Polar Grid by Entering Values

8. Select
Selection ToolsThe Five Selection ToolsUsing the Selection toolTo Select an Object or ObjectsTo Add or Subtract Objects from a SelectionUsing the Direct Selection ToolTo Select/Deselect Anchor Points or Segments with the Direct Selection ToolSelecting Via a CommandTo Select Objects via a CommandSelecting Via the Layers PaletteTo Select an Object Via the Layers PaletteUsing 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 ObjectsTo Inverse a Selection
9. Move, Copy & Align
Moving ObjectsTo Move an Object by DraggingUsing Smart GuidesTo Use Smart Guides to Align ObjectsTo Hide/Show an Object’s Center PointDuplicating ObjectsTo Drag-Duplicate an ObjectTo Duplicate or Move Objects between Documents Via the ClipboardTo Offset a Duplicate of a PathAligning and Distributing ObjectsTo Align or Distribute Objects
10. Fill & Stroke
Fill and Stroke DefinedApplying Colors QuicklyTo Apply a Solid Color Via the Color Bar on the Color PaletteTo Apply a Black or White Fill or StrokePalettes Used for Applying ColorColor PaletteToolboxSwatches PaletteBasic Coloring StepsSaving Colors as SwatchesTo Save the Current Fill or Stroke Color as a SwatchColor TypesColors for PrintGlobal ColorsColors for the WebPainting PathsTo Apply a Fill or Stroke Color to an Existing PathTo Choose a Fill or Stroke Color Before DrawingChanging the Document Color ModeTo Change a Document’s Color ModeMixing Process ColorsTo Mix a Process ColorUsing Color Editing ShortcutsUsing Matching System and Web ColorsTo Add Matching System or Web Colors to the Swatches PaletteChanging Stroke AttributesTo Change the Width of a StrokeTo Change the Position of a Stroke on a Closed PathTo Create a Dashed StrokeTo Modify Stroke Caps or JoinsUsing the Swatches PaletteTo Choose Swatch Display OptionsTo Copy Swatches Between Illustrator FilesTo Restore Default Swatches to the Swatches PaletteTo Delete SwatchesTo Rearrange SwatchesTo Duplicate a SwatchTo Resolve Swatch ConflictsTo Merge Spot Color SwatchesSelecting Objects by ColorTo Select Objects Based on Their Color AttributesInverting ColorsTo Invert ColorsMaking Global Color ChangesTo Replace a Swatch GloballyTo Edit a Color GloballyAdjusting and Converting ColorsTo Adjust or Convert ColorsTo Convert Object Colors to Grayscale ModeUsing the Eyedropper toolTo Choose Eyedropper OptionsTo Use the Eyedropper ToolUsing the Saturate FilterTo Saturate or Desaturate ColorsBlending Fill ColorsTo Blend Fill Colors between ObjectsConverting ColorsTo Convert a Process Color to a Spot Color or Vice VersaColorizing ImagesTo Colorize a Grayscale ImageCreating Fill PatternsTo Create a Fill PatternTo Use a Rectangle to Define a Fill PatternTo Edit a Fill PatternTo Create a Geometric Fill PatternTo Expand a Pattern Fill or Stroke into Individual Objects
11. Transform
Transformation Tools and CommandsTransforming by DraggingTo Transform an Object via its Bounding BoxTo Square Off the Bounding BoxTo Use the Free Transform ToolTo Use Smart Guides as You Transform an ObjectTo Rotate, Reflect, Scale, or Shear an Object by DraggingTransforming via a PaletteTo Move, Scale, Rotate, or Shear Objects via the Transform PaletteTo Move an Object or Group via the Control PaletteRepeating a TransformationTo Repeat a TransformationTransforming via a Dialog BoxTo Rotate, Reflect, Scale, or Shear an Object via a Dialog BoxTo Perform Multiple Transformations via the Transform Each CommandTo Use the Transform Effect Command to Apply Editable EffectsTo Move an Object via a Dialog Box
12. Reshape
The Path Building BlocksMoving 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 PointTo Convert a Smooth Anchor Point into a Corner Anchor PointTo Rotate Direction Lines IndependentlyAdding PointsTo Add Anchor Points to a Path ManuallyTo Add Anchor Points to a Path Via a CommandTo Add to an Open Path with the Pencil or Paintbrush ToolTo Add to an Open Path with the Pen ToolDeleting PointsTo Delete Anchor Points from a PathQuick ReshapingTo Erase Part of a Path with the Erase ToolTo Reshape a Path with the Pencil or Paintbrush ToolTo Smooth Part of a PathTo Choose Settings for the Smooth ToolTo Apply the Zig Zag EffectTo Use the Reshape ToolExerciseDraw a Paintbrush with the Reshape ToolAveraging PointsTo Average PointsJoining EndpointsTo Join Two EndpointsCombining Objects Via a CommandTo Combine Objects Using a CommandSlicing and DicingTo Split a Path with the Scissors ToolTo Split a Path by Deleting a Point or a SegmentTo Cut Objects Via the Divide Objects Below CommandTo Cut an Object into Separate ShapesExerciseChange a Square into a StarExerciseDraw a Light Bulb
13. Live Paint
What is a Live Paint Group?Using the Pencil ToolTo Draw with the Pencil ToolTo Choose Pencil Tool PreferencesCreating Live Paint GroupsTo Create a Live Paint GroupUsing the Live Paint Bucket ToolTo Recolor Faces with the Live Paint Bucket ToolTo Choose Live Paint Bucket Tool OptionsTo Modify Live Paint Edges with the Live Paint Bucket ToolUsing the Live Paint Selection ToolTo Choose Live Paint Selection Tool OptionsTo 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 GroupChoosing 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. Pen
Drawing with the Pen ToolTo Draw a Straight-Sided Object with the Pen ToolTo Draw Smooth Curves with the Pen ToolConverting PointsTo Convert Smooth Points into Corner Points as You Draw ThemTo Convert Points on an Existing PathExerciseConvert a Rectangle into a Costume Mask
15. Layers
The Layers PaletteWhat the Palette is Used ForObject Names on the Layers PaletteTo Choose Layers Palette OptionsCreating LayersTo Create a New Top-Level LayerTo Create a SublayerCreating GroupsTo Create a GroupHighlighting Layers and ObjectsTo Highlight a Layer, Sublayer, Group, or ObjectTo Highlight Multiple ItemsSelecting ObjectsTo Select all the Objects in a LayerTo Deselect all the Objects in a LayerTo Select One ObjectTo Select Multiple Objects on Different LayersWorking with GroupsTo Select all the Objects in a GroupTo Isolate a GroupTo Select Some Objects in a GroupTo Deselect an Object in a Selected GroupTo Copy an Object in a GroupTo Move an Object (or Group) into a GroupTo Add a New Object to a GroupTo Ungroup a GroupRestacking Objects and LayersTo Restack a Layer, Group, or ObjectTo Move an Object to a Different LayerTo Restack an Object in Front of or Behind Another ObjectDuplicating Layers and ObjectsTo Duplicate a Layer, Sublayer, or ObjectTo Copy Objects Between LayersDeleting LayersTo Delete a Layer, Sublayer, Group, or ObjectChoosing Layer and Object OptionsTo Choose Layer or Object OptionsLocking Layers and ObjectsTo Lock/Unlock Layers or ObjectsHiding Layers and ObjectsTo Hide/Show Layers or ObjectsChanging Layer ViewsTo Change the View for a Top-Level LayerTo Display all Top-Level Layers in Outline View Except OneCreating Template LayersTo Create a Template LayerLocating ObjectsTo Locate an Object on the Layers PaletteCollecting 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 LayersTo Flatten Artwork
16. Create Type
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 ThreadsTo Remove All Threading Between Objects and Leave the Type in PlaceCopying and Moving TypeTo Copy Type and Its Object Between FilesTo Move Type from One Object to AnotherCreating Type OutlinesTo Create Type OutlinesExerciseType on an Ellipse
17. Style & Edit Type
Selecting TypeTo Select Type and Its ObjectTo Select a Type Object But Not the TypeTo Select Type But Not Its ObjectUpdating Legacy TextTo Respond to a Legacy Text WarningTo Update Legacy Text ObjectsThe Character, Paragraph, and Control PalettesChanging FontsTo Change FontsTo Apply Underline or Strikethrough StylingChanging the Point SizeTo Change the Point SizeChanging LeadingTo Change Leading Via the Character PaletteTo Change Leading Via the KeyboardApplying Kerning and TrackingTo Apply 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 a Character with an Alternate Glyph ManuallyTo Insert a Glyph into Text ManuallyTo Specify or Insert Alternate Glyphs AutomaticallyTo Choose an Alternate Numeral StyleTo Produce FractionsTo Change CaseChanging Paragraph AlignmentTo Change Paragraph AlignmentChanging Paragraph IndentationTo Change Paragraph IndentationInter-Paragraph SpacingTo Adjust Inter-Paragraph SpacingHyphenationTo Choose Hyphenation OptionsTo Hang PunctuationCharacter and Paragraph StylesTo Create or Modify 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 DocumentFinding and Replacing TextTo Find and Replace TextChecking SpellingTo Check SpellingTo Edit the Custom DictionaryFinding and Replacing FontsTo Find and Replace a FontChoosing Area Type OptionsTo Choose Area Type OptionsBaseline-Shifting TypeTo Baseline-Shift TypeSetting TabsTo Insert Tabs into TextTo Set or Modify Custom Tab StopsCreating Special Effects with TypeTo Wrap Type Around an ObjectTo Release a Text WrapTo Create a Shadow for Point TypeTo Slant a Type BlockExercisesAdd Multiple Strokes to a CharacterCreate Type with a Rough Fill AreaCreate an Embossed Letter
18. Acquire
Acquiring ImagesUsing the Open CommandTo Use the Open CommandUsing the Place commandTo Place an Image into an Illustrator DocumentChoosing Photoshop Import OptionsPlacing Adjustment LayersEps Versus PSDPlacing Photoshop TextWorking with Linked ImagesTo Edit a Linked Image in Its Original ApplicationTo Replace a Linked Image or an Embedded TIFF or JPEGTo Select a Linked Image or an Embedded TIFF or JPEGTo View File Information for a FileTo Choose Links Palette Display OptionsTo Update a Modified Linked ImageTo 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 from Photoshop to Illustrator
19. Appearances & Graphic Styles
Using the Appearance PaletteAppearance Attributes and LayersTo Target Appearance Attributes to a LayerAppearance Palette IconsApplying Appearance AttributesTo Apply Appearance AttributesEditing and Restacking AttributesTo Edit or Restack Appearance AttributesTo Edit a Stroke or Fill AttributeTo Remove a Brush Stroke from a Stroke AttributeTo Apply Multiple Stroke or Fill AttributesDuplicating AttributesTo Duplicate an Appearance AttributeRemoving AttributesTo Remove an Appearance AttributeTo Remove all Appearance Attributes from an ItemChoosing Options for Future ObjectsTo Choose Appearance Options for Future ObjectsBlends and AppearancesApplying Graphic StylesTo Apply a Graphic StyleCopying and Moving AttributesTo Copy or Move Appearance Attributes from One Object or Layer to AnotherBreaking the Link to a StyleTo Break the Link to a Graphic StyleCreating 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 PaletteUsing Graphic Style LibrariesTo Copy Graphic Styles from a Library or File to the Graphic Styles PaletteTo Create a Graphic Styles LibraryExpanding AttributesTo Expand an Object’s Appearance Attributes
20. 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 Up CloseTo Apply Pathfinder EffectsTo Apply a Convert to Shape EffectExerciseUse Live Shapes with TypeTo Apply the Inner Glow or Outer Glow EffectTo Apply the Scribble EffectTwo Illustrator Filters/Effects Up CloseTo Create a Drop ShadowTo 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 GalleryThe Photoshop Filters IllustratedArtistic FiltersBlur FiltersBrush Strokes FiltersDistort FiltersPixelate FiltersSketch FiltersStylize FilterTexture FiltersApplying the Extrude & Bevel EffectTo Apply the Extrude & Bevel EffectApplying The Revolve EffectTo Apply the Revolve EffectApplying the Rotate EffectTo Apply the Rotate EffectUsing the 3D Surface OptionsTo Use the Surface OptionsMapping Artwork to a 3D ObjectTo Map Artwork to a 3D Object
21. Live Tracing
Using the Live 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 Live TracingTo Release a Live Trace ObjectExpanding a Live TracingTo Expand a Live Trace ObjectTo Trace and Expand an Image in One StepConverting a Tracing to a Live Paint GroupTo Convert a Live Trace Object to a Live Paint GroupTo Trace and Convert an Image to a Live Paint Group in One StepExerciseTrace an Object
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 PaletteTo Add Brushes from Other LibrariesTo Choose Brushes Palette Display OptionsRemoving 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 BrushCreating and Editing Pattern BrushesTo Create Swatches for a Pattern BrushTo Create a Pattern BrushTo Edit a Pattern BrushEditing Brushes ManuallyTo Edit a Scatter, Art, or Pattern 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 Palette
23. Blends
Blends are Live!Blending Objects Via a CommandTo Blend Objects Via a CommandReleasing a BlendTo Release a BlendChoosing Blend OptionsTo Choose or Change 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 GradientCreating GradientsTo Create and Save a Two-Color GradientEditing GradientsTo Edit a GradientUsing the Gradient ToolTo Use the Gradient ToolTo Spread a Gradient Across Multiple ObjectsCreating MeshesWhat is a Mesh?Mesh Building BlocksTo Convert an Object into a Mesh with the Mesh ToolTo Convert an Object into a Mesh Via a CommandRecoloring MeshesTo Recolor a MeshTo Add Mesh Points or LinesReshaping MeshesTo Reshape the Overall Mesh PathTo Delete Mesh PointsTo Reshape the Interior MeshUsing the Expand CommandTo Expand a Standard Gradient into Separate ObjectsTo Expand a Radial or Linear Gradient into a Mesh
25. Combine Paths
Applying Shape Mode CommandsTo Apply the Shape Mode CommandsTo Expand a Compound ShapeTo Release a Compound ShapeApplying the Pathfinder CommandsTo Apply the Pathfinder CommandsTo 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. Masks & Transparency
Using Clipping SetsTo Create a Clipping SetTo Select a Whole Clipping SetTo Select an Individual Clipping Path or Masked ObjectTo Select all the Clipping Masks in a DocumentTo Add an Object to a Clipping SetTo Restack a Masked Object within its Clipping SetTo Copy a Masked ObjectTo Take an Object Out of a Clipping SetTo Recolor a Clipping PathTo Release a Clipping SetUsing TransparencyChoosing Opacity and Blending ModesTo Change the Opacity or Blending Mode of an Object, Group, or LayerTo Change the Opacity or Blending Mode of Only an Object’s Fill or StrokeThe Blending ModesRestricting Transparency EffectsTo Restrict a Blending Mode Effect to Specific ObjectsTo Knock Out ObjectsUsing the Transparency GridTo Show/Hide the Transparency GridTo Choose Preferences for The Transparency GridUsing Opacity MasksTo Create an Opacity MaskTo Turn Clipping on or Off For an Opacity MaskTo Invert an Opacity MaskTo Reshape or Edit on Opacity Masking ObjectTo Move a Mask Object IndependentlyTo Deactivate a MaskTo Release an Opacity Mask
27. Symbols
Using the Symbols PaletteTo Create Individual Symbol InstancesTo Change the Symbols Palette DisplayOpening Symbol LibrariesTo Use Symbols from Other LibrariesReplacing SymbolsTo Replace the Symbol in an InstanceCreating SymbolsTo Create a Symbol from an Object in Your ArtworkSaving Symbol LibrariesTo Save a Symbol LibraryDeleting SymbolsTo Delete a SymbolModifying Symbol InstancesTo Modify Symbol InstancesDuplicating SymbolsTo Duplicate a SymbolRedefining SymbolsTo Redefine a SymbolUsing the Symbol Sprayer ToolTo Use the Symbol Sprayer ToolChoosing Symbolism Tool OptionsTo Choose Global Properties for the Symbolism ToolsTo Choose Symbol Sprayer Tool OptionsAdding Symbol Instances to a SetTo Add Symbol Instances to a SetUsing the Symbol Shifter ToolTo Use the Symbol Shifter ToolTo Choose Symbol Shifter Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Scruncher ToolTo Use the Symbol Scruncher ToolTo Choose Symbol Scruncher Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Sizer ToolTo Use the Symbol Sizer ToolTo Choose Symbol Sizer Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Spinner ToolTo Use the Symbol Spinner ToolTo Choose Symbol Spinner Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Stainer ToolTo Use the Symbol Stainer ToolTo Choose Symbol Stainer Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Screener ToolTo Use the Symbol Screener ToolTo Choose Symbol Screener Tool OptionsUsing the Symbol Styler ToolTo Use the Symbol Styler ToolTo Choose Symbol Styler Tool OptionsExpanding Symbol InstancesTo Expand an Instance or a Symbol Set
28. Liquify
Using the Liquify ToolsChoosing Liquify Tool OptionsTo Choose Global Brush DimensionsTo Choose Options for an Individual Liquify ToolUsing the Warp, Pucker, and Bloat ToolsTo Use the Warp, Pucker, or Bloat ToolUsing the Twirl ToolTo Use the Twirl ToolUsing the Scallop, Crystallize, and Wrinkle ToolsTo Use the Scallop, Crystallize, or Wrinkle ToolCreating EnvelopesTo Create a Mesh EnvelopeTo Create a Warp EnvelopeTo Create an Envelope From a User-Created PathEditing EnvelopesTo Edit an EnvelopeTo Edit Objects in an EnvelopeTo Reset an EnvelopeReleasing and Expanding EnvelopesTo Release an EnvelopeTo Expand an EnvelopeChoosing Envelope OptionsTo Choose Envelope Options
29. Rulers, Guides & Grid
Changing the Ruler OriginTo Move the Ruler OriginTo Restore the Ruler Origin to Its Default LocationCreating Ruler GuidesTo Create Ruler GuidesCreating Object GuidesTo Turn an Object Into a GuideTo Turn an Object Guide Back Into an ObjectLocking/Unlocking GuidesTo Lock or Unlock All GuidesTo Lock or Unlock One GuideRemoving GuidesTo Remove One GuideTo Remove All GuidesCreating Guides Via a CommandTo Place Guides Around an Object or Create Evenly Spaced GuidesUsing the GridTo Show/Hide the GridTo Use Snap to GridChanging the Constrain AngleTo Change the Constrain AngleUsing the Measure toolTo Measure a Distance Using the Measure Tool
30. Actions
Using the Actions PaletteCreating an Actions SetTo Create an Actions SetRecording an ActionTo Record an ActionPlaying Back ActionsTo Play Back an Action on an ImageTo Temporarily Exclude a Command from Playing BackInserting Menu CommandsTo Insert a Menu Command in an ActionInserting StopsTo Insert a Stop in an ActionRecording Commands into ActionsTo Record Commands into an Existing ActionAdding Modal ControlsTo Turn the Dialog Box Pause for a Command Off or OnRerecording CommandsTo Rerecord a Command that Uses a Dialog BoxDeleting Action CommandsTo Delete an Action or CommandRestacking Action CommandsTo Restack a Command or Move it to Another ActionCopying Action CommandsTo Copy an Action CommandManaging Actions SetsTo Save an Actions SetTo Load an Actions SetBatch-Processing Files with ActionsTo Batch-Process Files with Actions
31. Preferences
Creating a Custom Startup FileTo Create a Custom Startup FileGeneral PreferencesType PreferencesType OptionsUnits & Display Performance PreferencesUnitsDisplay PerformanceGuides & Grid PreferencesGuidesGridSmart Guides & Slices PreferencesDisplay OptionsAnglesSlicingHyphenation PreferencesDefault LanguageExceptionsPlug-ins & Scratch Disks PreferencesPlug-Ins FolderScratch DisksFile Handling & Clipboard PreferencesVersion CueFilesClipboard on QuitAppearance of Black PreferencesOptions for Black on RGB and Grayscale DevicesDescription
32. Print
Print Dialog Box: General and Setup PanelsTo Print to a Black-and-White or Color PostScript PrinterTo Print (Tile) a Document that’s Larger than the Paper SizeMarks and Bleed PanelTo Include Printer’s Marks in Your PrintoutTo Choose Bleed ValuesOutput PanelTo Output a Composite Print or Color SeparationsTo Set Colors to Print and/or Convert Colors to ProcessGraphics PanelTo Change a Document’s Flatness Setting to Facilitate Postscript PrintingTo Download Fonts and Print MeshesTo Print to a PostScript FileColor Management PanelTo Print Using Color ManagementAdvanced PanelTo Choose Overprint and Flattening Options for OutputSummary PanelTo View a Summary of the Current Print SettingsPrinting and Exporting TransparencyTo Determine How Transparency is Flattened for Exported FilesTo Choose Custom Transparency Flattener OptionsCreating and Editing PresetsTo Create a Transparency Flattener, Tracing, Print, or PDF PresetCreating Custom Crop MarksTo Create a Crop AreaTo Limit the Printout to the Crop AreaTo Remove Crop Marks Created with the Crop Area CommandTo Create Crop Marks for an ObjectChoosing Raster Settings for EffectsUsing the Document Info PaletteTo Display Information About an Object or a Document
33. Export
Saving as EPSTo Save a File as EPSSaving as PDFTo Save a File as Adobe PDFUsing the Export CommandTo Export a FileA Few Formats in BriefRasterizeBMP (bmp)TIFF (tif)Windows Metafile (wmf) and Enhanced Metafile (emf)Microsoft OfficeExporting as Flash (swf)To Create a Flash (swf) FileExporting as JPEGTo Create a JPEG FileExporting to PhotoshopTo Create a Photoshop (psd) File
34. Web
Exporting Web GraphicsImage sizeCompressionGIFJPEGPNG-8 and PNG-24Vector Formats for the WebDitheringAnti-AliasingTransparency and MatteSlicing a DocumentTo Show/Hide SlicesTo Create an Image or HTML Text SliceTo Create a User SliceTo Select a SliceTo Scale a User SliceTo Move a User SliceTo Duplicate a User SliceTo Combine Two or More User Slices Into OneTo Divide a User Slice into Smaller SlicesTo Restack a User SliceTo Lock All SlicesTo Release a SliceTo Delete a User SliceChoosing Slice OptionsTo Choose Slice OptionsUsing Pixel Preview ViewTo Use Pixel Preview ViewOptimizing Using Preset SettingsTo Optimize a Document or a Slice Using Preset SettingsOptimizing as GIF or PNG-8To Optimize a File in the GIF or PNG-8 FormatMaking Solid Colors Web-SafeTo Make Solid Colors Web-SafeOptimizing as JPEGTo Optimize a File in the JPEG FormatOptimizing as PNG-24To Optimize as PNG-24Creating an Optimization PresetTo Create an Optimization PresetOptimizing to a Specific File SizeTo Optimize to a Specific File SizeResizing an Optimized ImageTo Resize an Optimized ImageOptimizing as SVGTo Apply an SVG Filter Effect to an ObjectTo Optimize as SVGTo Save a File as SVG or SVGZExporting Objects as CSS LayersTo Export Illustrator Objects as CSS LayersCreating Image MapsTo Create an Image MapCreating Data-Driven Graphics
A. Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizing ShortcutsTo Assign Your Own ShortcutsTo Choose, Delete, or Print a Keyset
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Chapter 7. Geometric Objects

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