Introduction to Adobe

Illustrator
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S PA N D A N A M E T TA – 6 8 0 ( O C G D - 6 )
T E C H M A H I N D R A S M A RT A C A D E M Y
Intro to
Illustrator
Developed by Adobe Inc. in 1987.
It is vector-based applications.
Adobe illustrator is a professional
vector-based design and drawing
program. Used as part of a larger
design workflow, illustrator allows
for the creation of everything from
single design elements to entire
compositions. Designers use
illustrator to create posters,
symbols, logos, patterns, icons, etc.
The Interface: A
brief orientation
Menu Bar: Navigate the wealth of
options through drop down menus.
Tool Box: Tools for selection, typing,
drawing, shape creation, etc.
Control Panel: Allows you to modify a
selected object.
Floating palette: Can be pulled out of
the well and maneuvered for convenience.
Status Bar: Indicates which tool is
selected.
Properties Panel: Lets you view settings
and controls in the context of your current
task or workflow.
Working with Tool Box
The main toolbox is located on the left-hand side of the screen by
default. The toolbox holds most of the tools that you will use.
Illustrator has a total of 53 tools to choose from, but not all of them
are immediately visible.
Tools marked with a little triangle in the lower right-hand corner of
their icon have additional, related tools available.
To access these related tools, click and hold on a tool's icon.
Working with Panels
The specific panels that appear in the vertical
dock are determined by the workspace layout
you choose from the Workspace Switcher in
the Control panel. You can add extra panels to
any workspace at any time. Because you will
be opening, closing panels, and docking panels
constantly, it’s worth taking a bit of time to
understand how they work and how to
customize your workspace.
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