Computer Applications in Architecture

18ARC4.7
Class Journal 7- Illustrator

- Shashank Manohar (1RW20AT089)

- Sheryl SK (1RW20AT090)
 Illustrator

Illustrator is a vector software which primarily works with lines, so it

doesn’t lose its quality when zoomed, high quality images can be
obtained through illustrator

Soft renders which are not realistic but look aesthetically pleasing,
can be made in illustrator.

Vector images can also be imported as in photoshop to give an

effect to the image for example : trees and people

File format

AI files are the native vector file type for Adobe Illustrator. With an AI file,
designers can scale their graphics, drawings, and images infinitely with no
impact on resolution.
User interface

Menu bar
Options bar

Properties
and other
floating
windows

Image
window

Toolbox
Beginning interface Different file sizes Properties of the file type
Layers

Illustarator mainly works in layers for use of accessibility,

so whenever a layer is added, you cannot work on the
layer behind. So it stacks layers on top of each other ,
the order of which can be easily controlled
 Fill and stroke

Fill and stroke are the most important tools used in

illustrator
Fill indicates the inside color of the drawings and stroke
indicates the boundary, the thickness and opacity of
which can be controlled easily
Slicing and cutting tool

Painting tool
Reshaping tools
Moving and zooming tools
Architectural illustrations