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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS3
Chapter 2Creating Text and Gradients
Chapter 2 2
Create and Format Text
Creating type
Create text anywhereSelect the Type ToolClick the artboard and start typing or click and drag Type Tool to create a text boxUse the Vertical Type Tool to create vertical type
Type Tool positioned on path called baseline
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Create and Format Text
Creating typeSelect text by clicking on it – turn feature on/off
Click Edit on menu bar
Point to Preferences
Click Type
Remove check mark in Type Object Selection by Path Only check box
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Create and Format Text
Formatting textCharacter and Paragraph panels contain all classic commands for formatting
Character panel modifies text attributes such as font and type size, tracking, and kerning
Tracking inserts uniform spaces between characters
Kerning affects the spaces between any two characters
Paragraph panel modifies text alignment, paragraph indents, and vertical spaces
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Create and Format Text
Align left
Align center
Align right
Justify with last line aligned left
Justify with last line aligned centered
Justify with last line aligned right
Justify all lines
Left indent text box
First-line indent text box
Space before paragraph text box
Space after paragraph text box
Right indent text box
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Create and Format Text
Leading
Baseline
50% horizontal scale
50 % vertical scale
Examples of text formatting
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Create and Format TextExamples of kerning and tracking
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Create and Format Text
Hiding objectsMultiple objects positioned closely together can be hard to select
Hidden objects won’t be deleted when you quit, won’t print
Hide Selection command is on Object menuShow All reveals all hidden objects
Press [Shift] as you deselect object you want, then hide the rest
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Character panel Font family list arrowFont style list arrowLeading list arrow
Tracking list arrow
Vertical Scale text box
Character Rotation text boxSet the
baseline shift list arrow
Font size list arrow
Kerning list arrowHorizontal Scale text box
Underline button
Strikethrough button
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Flow Text into an Object
Filling an object with textUse the Area Type Tool and Vertical Area Type Tool to flow text into any shape you create
Text in object can be formatted as usual
You can manipulate object just like any other
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Flow Text into an Object
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Flow Text into an Object
Locking objectsLock Selection command with Hide command on Object menu allows you to exempt an object from modification
Locked objects can only be selected by choosing Unlock All command
Press [Shift] while you click to deselect object to relock remaining objects
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Flow Text into an Object
Using Rulers, Guides, and the GridIllustrator has two built-in rulers that run along top and left side of document window
Create ruler guides and place on artboard by placing mouse pointer on top of ruler and dragging on to artboard
As you drag ruler, guide will emerge
On release, guide will be position at that point
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Flow Text into an Object
Using Rulers, Guides, and the Grid
To view rulers Click View on menu barClick Show Rulers
Lock and hide guides temporarilyClick View on menu barPoint to Guides – all Guide menu commands shown
Grid is another tool to align objects on artboardDefined in Guides & Grid section of Preferences dialog box
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Flow Text into an Object
Making guides
Select any object and make it into guide
Use Make Guide command on View menu
You can also click and drag mouse pointer from each ruler to the artboard
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Position Text on a Path
Using the Path Type ToolsType along straight or curved path using the Type on a Path Tool or Vertical Type on a Path Tool
Move text along path
‘Flip’ text to make it run in opposite direction – on opposite side of path
Change baseline shift to modify distance text’s baseline is above or below path
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Position Text on a Path
Text on a Path Text flipped across a path
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Create Colors and GradientsUsing the Gradient panel
Gradient is graduated blend between colors
Panel is command center for creating and adjusting gradients
Gradient slider represents the gradient being created
Gradients contain at least two colorsLeftmost color is starting color
Rightmost color is ending color
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Create Colors and GradientsUsing the Gradient panel
Type list arrow
Gradient Fill box
Angle text box
Stops
Gradient Slider
Location text box
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Create Colors and GradientsUsing the Gradient panel
Point at which two colors meet in equal measure called midpoint
Represented by diamond above slider, which is called Gradient Slider
Need not be positioned evenly between start and end
Change look by moving Gradient Slider to change midpoint location
Swatches panel contains standard gradients that come with software
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Create Colors and Gradients
Using the Gradient panelTo create your own gradients
Click object filled with existing gradient
Modify existing gradient in Gradient panel
Change beginning and ending colors
Change midpoint
Add additional colors or remove colors
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Create Colors and Gradients
Using the Gradient panelDefine a gradient as linear or radial
Linear gradient can be positioned:
Left to right
Up and down
On any angle – change angle by entering new value in Angle text box in Gradient panel
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Create Colors and Gradients
Using the Gradient panel
With radial gradient, starting color at center of gradient
Blend radiates out to ending color
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Create Colors and GradientsUsing the Color panel
Color panel is where you move sliders to mix new colors for fills, strokes, and gradients
Panel has five color modes:CMYKRGBGrayscale – shades of gray in percentages of blackHSB – adjust hue, saturation, and brightnessWeb Safe RGB – create colors in accordance with HTML
Default CMYK or RGB depending on mode selectedYou can also type values directly into text boxes
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Create Colors and Gradients
Adding colors and gradients to the Swatches panel
After defining color or gradient, save it by dragging it into Swatches panel
Name it by double-clicking it, then type name in Swatch Options dialog box
Object can’t be modified unless it is done so in Gradient panel
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Create Colors and Gradients
Color panel
Current fill and stroke colors
NoneSliders CMYK Spectrum
CMYK color values
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Apply Colors and Gradients to Text
Applying fills and strokes to textBy default text is generated with black fill and no strokeTo change color of text, select it by highlighting it with Type Tool or switch to Selection Tool
With Selection Tool, text is selected as single object and any color change affects text globallyTo change fill or stroke of individual character, select with Type Tool
Fill color
Stroke color
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Apply Colors and Gradients to Text
Converting text to outlinesTo fill text with a gradient:
Convert text into an object by selecting text, then using Create Outlines command on Type menuLetterforms become standard Illustrator objects with anchor points and paths
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Apply Colors and Gradients to Text
Create Outlines makes it possible to create document with text without fonts
Once text converted to outlines, you can no longer change typefaceTo change, go to Character panel before converting to outlines
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Apply Colors and Gradients to Text
Each outline is filled with the gradient
Outlines filled with a gradient
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Using the Gradient ToolGradient Tool used to manipulate gradient fills
Select an object with gradient fillDrag Gradient Tool over the objectWhere you begin dragging and where you end determines length of blend from starting to ending color
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Using the Gradient ToolFor linear gradients, angle you drag determines angle blend fills objectApply same gradient to multiple objectsSelect object, use Gradient Tool to extend across all objects
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Using the Gradient ToolIf multiple objects selected, each object filled with entire length of gradient from beginning color to end color
When text converted to outline and fill applied, gradient automatically fills each letter independently
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Examples of different angles and lengths of a gradient fill created with the Gradient Tool
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Adding a drop shadowTo apply a drop shadow to text
Copy text
Paste copy behind it
Fill copy with darker color
Use keyboard arrows to move it so it is offset from original
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Adjust a Gradient and Create a Drop Shadow
Drop shadow created using the Paste in Back command
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Chapter 3Drawing and Composing an
Illustration
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Draw Straight Lines
View Objects on the ArtboardUse the Zoom Tool to enlarge areas of the artboard for easier viewing
Click and drag the Zoom Tool over an area to magnify it (Marquee Zoom)
Use the New View command to save a view of the artboard
Saving views is an effective way to increase your productivity
Views that have been saved are listed at the bottom of the View menu
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Drawing Straight SegmentsDrawing straight segments with the Pen Tool
Use the Pen Tool to make lines, called paths
When the Pen Tool is clicked on the artboard, anchor points are made
Straight segments are automatically placed between every two anchor points
Corner point –when two straight segments are united
Selected anchor points appear as white or hollow, while unselected points appear as solid.
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Drawing Straight Segments
Drawing straight segments with the Pen ToolAnchor points and segments can be moved, repositioned, added, and deleted
Once object completed, use Direct Selection Tool to perfect points and segments
When the Pen Tool is positioned over a line segment of a selected path, the Add Anchor Point Tool appears.
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Drawing Straight Segments
Line segment
Starting anchor point
Corner anchor points
Ending anchor point
Corner anchor point
Elements of a path composed of straight segments
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Draw Curved Lines
Defining properties of curved linesClick and drag the Pen Tool to create anchor points along a curved line
“Draw” a curved path by clicking and dragging the Pen Tool to create points
Anchor points created by clicking and dragging are known as smooth points
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Draw Curved LinesDefining properties of curved lines
Direction lines are exposed when you use the Direct Selection Tool
Click and drag direction points at end of direction lines to reshape curves
Smooth point always has two direction lines that move as a unit
When you manipulate direction lines through a smooth point, a smooth transition is maintained
The angle and length of direction lines define the arc of a curved segment
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Draw Curved Lines
Defining properties of curved linesWhen two paths joined at corner point, the two paths can be manipulated independently
Corner point can join:Two straight segments
One straight and one curved segment
Two curved segments
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Draw Curved Lines
Smooth anchor point
Direction line
Direction point
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Draw Curved Lines
A corner point joining two curved paths (note the direction lines)
A smooth point
A corner point joining one straight and one curved segment
A corner point joining two straight segments
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Draw Curved Lines
Converting anchor pointsConvert Anchor Point Tool changes corner points to smooth points, and smooth points to corner pointsTo convert a corner point to smooth:
Click and drag the Convert Anchor Point Tool on anchor point to pull out direction lines
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Draw Curved Lines
Corner point converted to a smooth point
Corner point
Converting a corner point to a smooth point
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Draw Elements of an Illustration
Drawing from scratchStart with a new Illustrator document and create the illustration using only the Illustrator tools
Illustrator’s shape tools combined with transformation tools make program powerful for creating geometric designs
Undo and Redo commands allow for easy experimentation
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Draw Elements of an Illustration
Drawing from scratch
Illustration created from scratch
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Tracing a scanned image is a great skill used by professional designers.
Use the Place command (located under the File Menu) to import a scanned image into Illustrator
Trace the image inIllustrator
Place a scanned sketch in Illustrator and trace it
Draw Elements of an Illustration
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Assemble an Illustration
Assembling an illustrationUse stacking order commands to assemble various components of an illustration
Sequence in which elements are drawn determines the stacking order:
Newer elements appear in front of older elements
Locking and hiding placed elements will help protect when positioned correctly
Tweaking refers to making small improvements to your illustrations.
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Chapter 4Transforming and Distorting Objects
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Transform objects
Defining the Transform Tools
Transformation occurs when an object’s size, shape, or position is changed on artboard
Tools panel contains five transform tools:RotateScaleReflectShearFree Transform
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Transform objects
Defining the point of origin
All transformations executed in relation to a fixed point and called point of origin
Default point of origin is object’s center point
You can change center point to another point on the object or somewhere else on the artboard
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Transform objects
Defining the point of origin
There are four basic methods for making transformations with transform tools
Click a transform tool, then click and drag anywhere on artboard
Double-click transform tool, which opens tool’s dialog box
Click a transform tool, then click artboard to define point of origin
Click transform tool, press [Alt](Win) or [option](Mac), then click artboard and tool's dialog box opens
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Transform objects
The Reflect Tool flips an image All transformations are executed from a point of origin
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Transform objects
Working with the Transform Again Command
You can repeat a transformation again quickly with the Transform Again command
Scale or rotateMoving
Quickest way to use Transform Again command is to press [Ctrl][D](Win) or [D](Mac)
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Transform objects
Using the Transform Each command
Command allows you to transform multiple objects individually
Transform Each dialog box offers options to move, scale, rotation, or reflect an object among others
Before After
The eight squares are rotated on their own center points
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Transform objects
Using the Free Transform Tool
The Free Transform Tool applies an eight-handled bounding box to a selected image
Move handles to scale and shear objectClick and drag outside the object to rotate the object
Moving handles in conjunction with keyboard commands allows you to distort the object, or distort object in perspective
Press and hold [Shift][Ctrl](Win) or [Shift] (Mac) to distort imagePress and hold [Shift][Alt][Ctrl](Win) or [Shift][option] (Mac) while dragging to distort in perspective
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Transform Objects
Using the Transform panel
Transform panel displays information about size, orientation, and location of one or more selected objects
Type new values directly into the Transform panel to modify selected objects
You can identify the reference point on the bounding box from which the object will be transformed
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Transform Objects
Use the Free Transform Tool to distort objects in perspective
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Transform Objects
Transform panel list arrow
Rotate text box
Height text box Width text boxShear text box
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Offset and Outline Path Command
Using the Offset Path command
Offset Path command creates a copy of a selected path set off by a specific distance
Useful when working with closed paths – making concentric shapes or making many copies of a path at a regular distance from original
When you offset a closed pathPositive value creates larger copy outside originalNegative value creates a smaller copy inside original
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Offset and Outline Path Command
Concentric circles produced by the Scale Tool
Concentric circles produced by the Offset Path command
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Offset and Outline Path Command
Using the Outline Stroke command
Outline Stroke command converts a stroke path into a closed path the same width as original stroke path
Useful for applying gradient to a strokeUseful design tool for modifying object outlineEasier to create an object with a single heavy stroke then convert it to a closed path
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Offset and Outline Path Command
The Outline Stroke command converts a stroked path to a closed object
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Create Compound PathsDefining a compound path
Compound path used to make ‘hole’ or ‘holes’ in an object
Select the object in back and the object in front and apply the Make Compound Path command
If you move the front object independently, it yields interesting results which Illustrator calls compound shapes
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Create Compound PathsDefining a compound path
When two or more objects are compounded, Illustrator defines them as one object
Compound paths function as groupsSelect and manipulate an individual element with Direct Selection Tool
Cannot change appearance attributes independently
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Create Compound Paths
Releasing a compound path
Apply the Release Compound Path command to return objects to original composition
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Create Compound Paths
The letter D is an example of a compound path
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Create Compound Paths
Manipulating compound paths can yield interesting effects
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Defining a compound shape
A compound shape is two or more paths combined so that ‘holes’ appear
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Understanding essential pathfinder filters
Pathfinders are preset operations that help combine paths
Useful for creating complex or irregular shapes from basic shapes
Illustrator offers ten pathfinders – five are essential
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
No Filter
Add
Subtract
Intersect
Minus Back
Divide
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Using the Pathfinder panel
Create compound shapes by overlapping two or more objects, then clicking one of four shape mode buttons
Add Subtract IntersectExclude
When shape mode button applied, two overlapping objects combined into one object with same formatting as top level
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Using the Pathfinder panel
After shape mode button applied, original objects can be selected and formatted using Direct Selection Tool
Another way is to click Expand button in Pathfinder panel
Another is to press[Alt](Win) or [option](Mac)
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Add to shape area button
Subtract from shape area button
Intersect shape areas button Exclude
overlapping shape areas button
Dividebutton
Trimbutton
Mergebutton
Cropbutton
Outlinebutton
Minus Backbutton
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Work with the Pathfinder Panel
Applying shape modes and pathfinders
When shape modes are applied to objects, compound shape can be manipulated endlessly
When shapes are expanded, the result is final
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Creating Clipping Masks
Defining a Clipping Mask
Use clipping mask as a ‘window’ to see some or all of the objects behind the mask in the stacking order
Apply Make Clipping Mask commandTop object becomes the mask Objects behind become ‘masked’
Only parts of masked object seen will be through mask
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Creating Clipping Masks
Four objects being masked
Black circle becomes mask
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Creating Clipping Masks
Using multiple objects as a clipping mask
First, make them into compound paths
Illustrator regards compound paths as a single object
Single object can be used as a single mask
Creating mask effects
Position as many items as you want behind mask
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Creating Clipping Masks
Masks can be used for stunning visual effects
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Chapter 5Working With Layers
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Create and modify layers
Manipulate layered artwork
Work with layered artwork
Create a clipping set
Chapter Objectives
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Create and Modify Layers
Creating layers and sublayers
The Layers panel consists of a series of layersThe number of layers are limited only by the computer’s memoryBy default every document created with one layer, called Layer 1
Create new layers and move objects into them, segregating and organizing work
First object placed on Layer 1 is sublayer called <path>
Each object placed on same layer is placed on separate <path> sublayer
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Create and Modify Layers
Creating layers and sublayers
Each layer has thumbnail (miniature picture) to the left of the layer name
Change the size of rows in Layers panel by choosing new size in Layers Panel Options dialog box
Click Layers panel list arrowClick Panel Options
Stacking order of objects on artboard corresponds to the hierarchy of layers in Layers panel
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Create and Modify Layers
Creating layers and sublayers
There are two basic ways to create new layers and sublayers
Click New Layer or New Sublayer command in Layers panel menuOr click Create New Layer or Create New Sublayer button in Layers panel
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Create and Modify Layers
Layers panellist arrow
Create New Sublayerbutton
Create New Layer button
Delete Selection button
Each part is on a separate layer
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Create and Modify Layers
Duplicating layers
Click Duplicate command in Layers panel menu, or
Drag a layer or sublayer onto Create New Layer button in Layers panel
All art work also duplicated
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Create and Modify Layers
Selection marks for chair are red, the chair layer’s assigned color
The chair on the artboard and in the Layers panel
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Create and Modify Layers
Setting layer options
The Layer Options dialog box allows you to:Name a layerSelect a color for a layer with selection marks the same colorLock – all objects on layer protectedUnlock Show – all art work is displayedHide artwork
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Create and Modify Layers
Setting layer options
Preview option displays all artwork on a layer in Preview mode
When Preview option not activated, artwork displayed in Outline mode
Therefore, some elements can be found on the Preview mode and some are in Outline mode
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Create and Modify Layers
Setting layer options
Print option allows you to print a layer
The Dim Images option reduces intensity of bitmap images
Often makes it easier to trace an image
Template option is used if you want to use the artwork on a layer as the basis of a new illustration
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Create and Modify Layers
Setting layer options
Buttons in Layers panel allow:LockUnlockHideShow
The Toggles Visibility button (the eye) lets you hide and show layers
Toggles Lock button (the padlock) lets you lock and unlock layers
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Create and Modify Layers
Selecting artwork on layers and sublayers
When object selected on artboard:Layer highlighted in Layers panelIndicates Selected Art button appears
Selecting layer or sublayer in Layers panel does not select artwork
Changes to layers in Layers panel carries the art work with the layer
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Create and Modify LayersSelecting artwork on layers and sublayers
Duplicating artwork does not duplicate layer
Deleting or coping artwork on a sublayer, does delete or copy the sublayer
Selecting all artwork on a layer
Select All command selects every object on artboard
To select all artwork on a single layer or sublayer:Select the Click to target, drag to move button to left of Indicates Selection buttonOr click [Alt](Win) or [option](Mac)
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Create and Modify Layers
Click to target, drag to move appearance button
Indicates Selected Art button for Chair layer
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Manipulate Layered Artwork
Changing the order of layers and sublayers
All objects on a given layer are behind objects on layer above it and above those below it
Multiple objects within given layer overlap according to stacking order and repositioned according to standard stacking commands
To change position of layer or sublayer, drag it up or down in panel
When layer repositioned, sublayers move with it
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Manipulate Layered Artwork
Merging layers
To consolidate multiple layers and sublayers:Select the layer
Press [Ctrl](Win) or (Mac) to select multiple layers
Apply Merge Selection command in the Layers panel menu
Condensing layers is process of dragging one layer into another
Repositioned layer becomes sublayer of layer it was dragged into
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Manipulate Layered ArtworkChanging the order of layers
Moving a layer in the Layers panel
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Manipulate Layered Artwork
Defining sublayers
Whenever one or more objects on a layer you have sublayers
When first object placed on layer, triangle appears to left of layer name
Click triangle to expand layer and see sublayersClick again to collapse layer and hide sublayers
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Manipulate Layered Artwork
Working with sublayers
When grouped artwork placed into a layer, sublayer is automatically created
Assigned name <Group>
Triangle appears on <Group> sublayer
Click to expose sublayers
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Manipulate Layered ArtworkA <Group> sublayer
Each object in a group is placed on its own sublayer
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Manipulate Layered Artwork
Dragging objects between layers
To move sublayers simply drag and drop a sublayer from one layer to another
Drag artwork from one layer to another by dragging the Indicates Selected Art button
You can also cut and pasteYou can also use Send to Current Layer command
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Manipulate Layered ArtworkDragging a sublayer to another layer
Drag the Indicates Selected Art button to another layer
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Work with Layered Artwork
Using the View buttons in the Layers panel
View options in Layers panel make it easier to work with complex illustrations
Options are targeted, allowing you to apply specific viewing options to each layer
Toggles Visibility button allows easy change to view on artboard
Clicking button once hides all artwork on layerClicking button again shows all artwork on layer
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Work with Layered Artwork
Using the View buttons in the Layers panel
Pressing [Alt](Win) or [option](Mac):Press once shows all layersClicking a second time hides all layers except layer you clicked
Pressing [Ctrl](Win) or (Mac) and click the button toggles between Outline and Preview modes
Pressing [Alt][Ctrl](Win) or [option][ ](Mac) and clicking button switches all other layers between Outline and Preview modes
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Work with Layered Artwork
The chair layer is shown in Preview mode and all other layers shown in Outline mode
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Work with Layered Artwork
Locating an object in the Layers panel
To locate an object, select an object on the Layers panel, use the Locate Object command
Reversing the order of layersSelect layers to be reversedPress [Shift] to select multiple contiguous layersClick the Layers panel list arrow Click Reverse Order
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Work with Layered Artwork
Making layers nonprintable
It is possible to choose whether or not artwork is printed on each layer or combination of layers
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Create a Clipping Set
Working with clipping sets
Clipping set used to distinguish clipping paths used in layers from clipping paths used to mask nonlayered artwork
Clipping set refers to clipping mask and masked sublayers as a unit
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Create a Clipping Set
Working with clipping sets
The following rules apply to clipping sets:Clipping mask and objects to be masked must be in same layerSublayer must be in <Group> sublayer unless you first select layer that sublayer is inTop object in clipping set becomes mask for all objects below itA <Group> sublayer can be a clipping setDotted lines between sublayers indicate that they are included
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Create a Clipping Set
Flattening artwork
When Flatten Artwork command applied, all visible objects in artwork are consolidated in a single layer
Select the layer to consolidate the artworkIf layer is hidden
Choose to make the artwork visible or to delete the layer and artwork on it
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Chapter Summary
Lesson 1Create layers and sublayersSet layer optionsDuplicate layersSelect artwork on layers and sublayersSelect all artwork on a layer
Lesson 2Change the order of layers and sublayersMerge layersDefine sublayersWork with sublayersDrag objects between layers
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Chapter Summary
Lesson 3Use the View buttons in the Layers panelLocate an object in the Layers panelReverse the order of layersMake layers nonprintable
Lesson 4Work with clipping setsFlatten artwork
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