The document discusses various tools and features in Adobe Illustrator CC/2015 including working with gradient meshes, type, multiple artboards, the appearance panel, converting type to outlines, spot colors, page geometry, placing and printing files. Key topics covered include using the mesh tool to edit gradient points, formatting character and paragraph type, creating multiple versions on separate artboards, and printing individual artboards at specific sizes with bleed and marks.
Illustrator Project 3 Identity PackageJerry Arnold
This document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator CC including working with gradient meshes, type, multiple artboards, the appearance panel, converting type to outlines, spot colors, page geometry, placing and printing files. It provides instructions on using tools like the mesh tool, eyedropper tool, artboard tool and selecting type formatting options at the character and paragraph level.
InDesign Project 3 Aerospace NewsletterJerry Arnold
This document discusses various features and functions in Adobe InDesign CC including working with templates and styles, checking for missing fonts and images, using the links panel, importing and formatting tables, checking spelling, preflighting documents, and packaging jobs for output. Templates can store reusable elements like guides and styles. The links panel displays linked images and their status. Tables can be formatted and edited using options in the table panel and cell/table options. Preflighting verifies documents for errors before output and packaging assembles all needed files.
InDesign Project 4 Museum Exhibits BookletJerry Arnold
The document discusses various layout and formatting tools in Adobe InDesign CC including master pages, primary text frames, auto-flowing text, styles, bullets and numbering, imposition, and exporting to PDF. It provides instructions on how to use tools like the gap tool, eyedropper, and special characters. The document also covers topics like facing pages, overriding master objects, hyphenation, and page transitions.
The document discusses various tools and features in Adobe Illustrator CC for creating vector artwork, including how to use the pen tool to create vector paths, edit paths, paste and move objects, lock and unlock layers, use the shape builder tool, blob brush tool, define and use swatches, gradients, and recolor artwork. It also covers how to save files in EPS and PDF formats.
Project 1 Campground Icons-IllustratorJerry Arnold
The document discusses various topics in Adobe Illustrator CC including vector graphics vs raster images, creating and saving documents, using shape and selection tools, transforming objects, working with layers and grouping, and drawing techniques like using the pencil and line segment tools. Smart guides, rulers, templates, and the fill and stroke panels are also covered. The document provides information on the basic tools and functions for working on projects in Adobe Illustrator CC.
This document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator CC for working with color groups, Live Paint, aligning to pixel grids, HTML/CSS terminology, the CSS Properties panel, and exporting files for the web. It focuses on features like using color swatches, the Live Paint Bucket tool, pixel preview settings, CSS selectors, exporting CSS styles, and raster effect export options.
Concatenate two different_attribute_fields_in_arc_gisAshok Peddi
This document provides instructions for concatenating two attribute fields in ArcGIS using VBA logic script. It describes opening ArcMap, adding a shapefile and its attribute table. It explains how to add a new field, open the field calculator, check the advanced box to open the pre-logic VBA script window where you can declare a variable and assign an existing field to concatenate with other text or numbers, like concatenating "MP" with an ID field. The result will be the concatenated values appearing in the new field in the attribute table.
This document provides an overview and introduction to ASP.NET, including:
1) It discusses problems with traditional HTML and solutions like client-side scripts, server-side scripts, and ASP/ASP.NET.
2) It describes how ASP.NET is a major revision of ASP that allows using different programming languages like VB.NET and C# and compiles code into MSIL.
3) It provides examples of basic ASP.NET code and pages that can output text, variables, and dynamically generate HTML elements.
Illustrator Project 3 Identity PackageJerry Arnold
This document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator CC including working with gradient meshes, type, multiple artboards, the appearance panel, converting type to outlines, spot colors, page geometry, placing and printing files. It provides instructions on using tools like the mesh tool, eyedropper tool, artboard tool and selecting type formatting options at the character and paragraph level.
InDesign Project 3 Aerospace NewsletterJerry Arnold
This document discusses various features and functions in Adobe InDesign CC including working with templates and styles, checking for missing fonts and images, using the links panel, importing and formatting tables, checking spelling, preflighting documents, and packaging jobs for output. Templates can store reusable elements like guides and styles. The links panel displays linked images and their status. Tables can be formatted and edited using options in the table panel and cell/table options. Preflighting verifies documents for errors before output and packaging assembles all needed files.
InDesign Project 4 Museum Exhibits BookletJerry Arnold
The document discusses various layout and formatting tools in Adobe InDesign CC including master pages, primary text frames, auto-flowing text, styles, bullets and numbering, imposition, and exporting to PDF. It provides instructions on how to use tools like the gap tool, eyedropper, and special characters. The document also covers topics like facing pages, overriding master objects, hyphenation, and page transitions.
The document discusses various tools and features in Adobe Illustrator CC for creating vector artwork, including how to use the pen tool to create vector paths, edit paths, paste and move objects, lock and unlock layers, use the shape builder tool, blob brush tool, define and use swatches, gradients, and recolor artwork. It also covers how to save files in EPS and PDF formats.
Project 1 Campground Icons-IllustratorJerry Arnold
The document discusses various topics in Adobe Illustrator CC including vector graphics vs raster images, creating and saving documents, using shape and selection tools, transforming objects, working with layers and grouping, and drawing techniques like using the pencil and line segment tools. Smart guides, rulers, templates, and the fill and stroke panels are also covered. The document provides information on the basic tools and functions for working on projects in Adobe Illustrator CC.
This document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator CC for working with color groups, Live Paint, aligning to pixel grids, HTML/CSS terminology, the CSS Properties panel, and exporting files for the web. It focuses on features like using color swatches, the Live Paint Bucket tool, pixel preview settings, CSS selectors, exporting CSS styles, and raster effect export options.
Concatenate two different_attribute_fields_in_arc_gisAshok Peddi
This document provides instructions for concatenating two attribute fields in ArcGIS using VBA logic script. It describes opening ArcMap, adding a shapefile and its attribute table. It explains how to add a new field, open the field calculator, check the advanced box to open the pre-logic VBA script window where you can declare a variable and assign an existing field to concatenate with other text or numbers, like concatenating "MP" with an ID field. The result will be the concatenated values appearing in the new field in the attribute table.
This document provides an overview and introduction to ASP.NET, including:
1) It discusses problems with traditional HTML and solutions like client-side scripts, server-side scripts, and ASP/ASP.NET.
2) It describes how ASP.NET is a major revision of ASP that allows using different programming languages like VB.NET and C# and compiles code into MSIL.
3) It provides examples of basic ASP.NET code and pages that can output text, variables, and dynamically generate HTML elements.
This document provides an overview of the CorelDRAW workspace, including its key components and tools. It describes the application window, toolbars, property bar, dockers, status bar, color palette, and toolbox. The tutorial explains how to navigate the workspace, select tools, and understand CorelDRAW concepts and terminology to get started using the vector graphics software.
The document describes the various tools available in CorelDraw including selection, shape, crop, zoom, and freehand tools. It also summarizes tools for rectangles, ellipses, polygons, basic shapes, text, blends, color picking, outlines, fills, and interactive menus. CorelDraw contains many tools for drawing, editing, arranging, and applying effects to objects and text. The menus allow accessing file management, object editing and transformation, layout, and help functions.
Non-input items that can be created include display items, image items, buttons, calculated items, hierarchical tree items, and bean area items. Display items and image items show information without input, buttons initiate actions, calculated items use formulas or summaries, tree items show hierarchical data, and bean areas execute Java code. These item types are created by changing an existing item's type or using tools in the Layout Editor and setting properties specific to each item type.
This document provides an introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel. It explains how to add the Developer toolbar to access VBA features in Excel. It then describes the Excel VBA development environment and how to write simple macros to automate tasks like formatting cells. Examples are provided of recording macros to demonstrate how VBA code is generated. The document emphasizes that recorded macros contain more code than is needed and that writing your own VBA code results in more efficient macros.
The document provides instructions on using various shape, path, and drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator. It explains how to draw and manipulate shapes, paths, lines, and gradients. Techniques covered include constraining proportions while resizing, rotating shapes, drawing lines and closing paths with the Pencil tool, using the Pen tool to draw straight and curved lines, adding and removing anchor points, applying brush strokes and patterns, using compound paths, and filling objects with colors, gradients, and patterns.
This document provides an overview of the Photoshop CS4 tutorial. It introduces Adobe Photoshop CS4 and explains how to get started using the software. The document outlines the main sections and pages that make up the tutorial, which cover topics like the interface layout, palettes, toolbox, selection and alteration tools, basic image editing functions like cropping and resizing, and saving images. It also includes screenshots and explanations of the key interface elements like menus, tools, and palettes to familiarize new users with the Photoshop workspace.
- Illustrator is a vector drawing program used to create illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, charts and logos. Unlike bitmap images, vector graphics use mathematical equations and can be scaled without loss of resolution.
- Vector graphics are resolution-independent and scalable without quality loss, with crisp lines at any size. They are best for graphics that need to be resized.
- Common uses of Illustrator include designing logos, drawing maps and illustrations, creating infographics, and packaging design.
The document provides an overview of JavaScript for a beginner audience. It discusses what JavaScript is, why it is used, examples of its capabilities, and how to write JavaScript code. The session will demonstrate JavaScript capabilities, explain code samples, and answer questions. JavaScript allows dynamic functionality on web pages by manipulating the browser and document object model (DOM).
Adobe Illustrator: 6 Essential Tips and ToolsNguyet Minh
Adobe Illustrator allows full control and editing of an artwork. Since it is so customizable, many potentials of what you can do with just simple tools are not so obvious. Let's go through the 6 tools in Illustrator you might not know.
Adobe Illustrator CS6 was used to demonstrate.
This document provides information about the tools and functions in Corel Draw. It describes 27 different tools in the toolbox including selection, text, shape, and editing tools. It also explains various interface elements like the menu bar, property bar, rulers, and scroll bars. The document outlines features for working with pages, layers, colors, and files. Key functions covered include drawing, formatting, arranging objects, and printing.
The document provides an introduction to VBA and Excel functions like VLookup.
It explains the syntax and parameters of VLookup and provides an example. Pivot tables and pivot charts are also introduced along with examples using sample sales data.
Finally, it discusses getting started with VBA including recording and editing macros, understanding the VBA editor window, and some fundamental concepts like variables, control statements, and functions.
Apple did a huge improvement on Autolayout in Xcode 5 such as the shortcuts on IB, controls, and ease of use. I think we should give auto layout a second chance since it will be a big help for us in the future, especially when Apple releases new devices with different screen sizes. Auto layout can help reduce large amounts of code.
This document provides an overview of the basic functions and tools in Adobe Illustrator CS6. It begins with an introduction to getting started in Illustrator and setting up documents. It then describes each tool in the toolbox and its functions. The document also covers topics like working with layers, making selections, creating shapes, inserting and formatting text, placing images, and more basic Illustrator skills. The tutorial is intended to teach beginners the essentials of navigating the Illustrator interface and using its core tools and features.
This document provides an introduction to Corel Draw, a vector graphics software package. It outlines the objectives of understanding various graphics software and tools in Corel Draw. It describes Corel Draw as a powerful professional graphics program for creating artwork from logos to illustrations. The document discusses various graphics programs, getting started in Corel Draw by opening a template for a design project, and the basic interface layout including tools, property bars, and dockers. It also summarizes how to use basic drawing tools, color objects, work with text, import graphics, and apply effects.
This document provides an overview of the Illustrator workspace and basic tools for working with artboards, objects, text, and gradients in Adobe Illustrator. Key points covered include how to view and modify artboard elements, work with objects and smart guides, create basic shapes, select, move and align objects, transform objects, make direct selections, work with multiple artboards, create and format text, flow text into objects and on paths, create colors and gradients, and apply gradients to text and strokes.
This document proposes methods to make relational data clustering algorithms more robust against noise and outliers. It applies the concept of noise clustering, originally developed for object data clustering, to several relational data clustering algorithms. Specifically, it extends the Roubens algorithm, the RFCM algorithm of Hathaway et al., and proposes a new Fuzzy Relational Data Clustering (FRC) algorithm based on generalization of the FANNY algorithm. The extensions introduce a separate noise class and define the noise distance to make the algorithms less sensitive to noise in the relational data. The document demonstrates the robustness of the new algorithms through examples.
Edward Obuya is seeking a position that allows him to utilize his education and experience in helping students and institutions achieve their goals. He has over 20 years of experience in education, including currently serving as Principal of Mt. Kenya Academy Foundation Limited since 2013. Prior to that, he was Deputy Principal of The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa from 2002-2012, where he coordinated curriculum activities for special needs students. He holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Management from Kenyatta University.
Este documento describe qué son las aplicaciones o apps, su origen y cómo se usan y descargan. Explica que las apps son programas pequeños diseñados para fines específicos como juegos, cálculos u organización. El término "app" proviene del inglés y se refiere a aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles. Para usar una app, los usuarios deben crear una cuenta en la tienda del dispositivo y pueden descargar apps gratis o pagadas con tarjeta de crédito. El costo de las apps varía ampliamente dependiendo
The document discusses the user interface, panels, tools, workspaces, document views, opening and closing files, and screen modes in Adobe Illustrator CC. It provides information on how to access panels, tools, and views through menus and keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, it outlines how to create custom workspaces, open and navigate multiple documents, and work in different screen modes in Illustrator CC.
This document contains a summary of Kiran Kumari R's professional experience and qualifications. She has over 6 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, banking operations, and sales channel management. Currently she works as an HR Placement Partner and PowerUser at IBM India Pvt Ltd since January 2015 where her responsibilities include recruitment and onboarding of candidates in the US and Canada. Previously she worked as a Team Leader at Standard Chartered Finance Limited from June 2010 to July 2012 managing a sales team and loan portfolio. She holds a B.Sc in Computers from SK University.
Este documento presenta un proyecto para implementar un esquema de autenticación unificada para los servicios que el Estado Peruano brinda en Internet. Describe el diagnóstico de la situación actual de conectividad y alfabetización tecnológica en el Perú, incluyendo la infraestructura de telefonía, acceso a Internet, y proyectos gubernamentales existentes. Luego, enuncia los problemas a resolver, fundamenta la elección de este proyecto, y establece su alcance, localización y fase de desarrol
This document provides an overview of the CorelDRAW workspace, including its key components and tools. It describes the application window, toolbars, property bar, dockers, status bar, color palette, and toolbox. The tutorial explains how to navigate the workspace, select tools, and understand CorelDRAW concepts and terminology to get started using the vector graphics software.
The document describes the various tools available in CorelDraw including selection, shape, crop, zoom, and freehand tools. It also summarizes tools for rectangles, ellipses, polygons, basic shapes, text, blends, color picking, outlines, fills, and interactive menus. CorelDraw contains many tools for drawing, editing, arranging, and applying effects to objects and text. The menus allow accessing file management, object editing and transformation, layout, and help functions.
Non-input items that can be created include display items, image items, buttons, calculated items, hierarchical tree items, and bean area items. Display items and image items show information without input, buttons initiate actions, calculated items use formulas or summaries, tree items show hierarchical data, and bean areas execute Java code. These item types are created by changing an existing item's type or using tools in the Layout Editor and setting properties specific to each item type.
This document provides an introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in Excel. It explains how to add the Developer toolbar to access VBA features in Excel. It then describes the Excel VBA development environment and how to write simple macros to automate tasks like formatting cells. Examples are provided of recording macros to demonstrate how VBA code is generated. The document emphasizes that recorded macros contain more code than is needed and that writing your own VBA code results in more efficient macros.
The document provides instructions on using various shape, path, and drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator. It explains how to draw and manipulate shapes, paths, lines, and gradients. Techniques covered include constraining proportions while resizing, rotating shapes, drawing lines and closing paths with the Pencil tool, using the Pen tool to draw straight and curved lines, adding and removing anchor points, applying brush strokes and patterns, using compound paths, and filling objects with colors, gradients, and patterns.
This document provides an overview of the Photoshop CS4 tutorial. It introduces Adobe Photoshop CS4 and explains how to get started using the software. The document outlines the main sections and pages that make up the tutorial, which cover topics like the interface layout, palettes, toolbox, selection and alteration tools, basic image editing functions like cropping and resizing, and saving images. It also includes screenshots and explanations of the key interface elements like menus, tools, and palettes to familiarize new users with the Photoshop workspace.
- Illustrator is a vector drawing program used to create illustrations, cartoons, diagrams, charts and logos. Unlike bitmap images, vector graphics use mathematical equations and can be scaled without loss of resolution.
- Vector graphics are resolution-independent and scalable without quality loss, with crisp lines at any size. They are best for graphics that need to be resized.
- Common uses of Illustrator include designing logos, drawing maps and illustrations, creating infographics, and packaging design.
The document provides an overview of JavaScript for a beginner audience. It discusses what JavaScript is, why it is used, examples of its capabilities, and how to write JavaScript code. The session will demonstrate JavaScript capabilities, explain code samples, and answer questions. JavaScript allows dynamic functionality on web pages by manipulating the browser and document object model (DOM).
Adobe Illustrator: 6 Essential Tips and ToolsNguyet Minh
Adobe Illustrator allows full control and editing of an artwork. Since it is so customizable, many potentials of what you can do with just simple tools are not so obvious. Let's go through the 6 tools in Illustrator you might not know.
Adobe Illustrator CS6 was used to demonstrate.
This document provides information about the tools and functions in Corel Draw. It describes 27 different tools in the toolbox including selection, text, shape, and editing tools. It also explains various interface elements like the menu bar, property bar, rulers, and scroll bars. The document outlines features for working with pages, layers, colors, and files. Key functions covered include drawing, formatting, arranging objects, and printing.
The document provides an introduction to VBA and Excel functions like VLookup.
It explains the syntax and parameters of VLookup and provides an example. Pivot tables and pivot charts are also introduced along with examples using sample sales data.
Finally, it discusses getting started with VBA including recording and editing macros, understanding the VBA editor window, and some fundamental concepts like variables, control statements, and functions.
Apple did a huge improvement on Autolayout in Xcode 5 such as the shortcuts on IB, controls, and ease of use. I think we should give auto layout a second chance since it will be a big help for us in the future, especially when Apple releases new devices with different screen sizes. Auto layout can help reduce large amounts of code.
This document provides an overview of the basic functions and tools in Adobe Illustrator CS6. It begins with an introduction to getting started in Illustrator and setting up documents. It then describes each tool in the toolbox and its functions. The document also covers topics like working with layers, making selections, creating shapes, inserting and formatting text, placing images, and more basic Illustrator skills. The tutorial is intended to teach beginners the essentials of navigating the Illustrator interface and using its core tools and features.
This document provides an introduction to Corel Draw, a vector graphics software package. It outlines the objectives of understanding various graphics software and tools in Corel Draw. It describes Corel Draw as a powerful professional graphics program for creating artwork from logos to illustrations. The document discusses various graphics programs, getting started in Corel Draw by opening a template for a design project, and the basic interface layout including tools, property bars, and dockers. It also summarizes how to use basic drawing tools, color objects, work with text, import graphics, and apply effects.
This document provides an overview of the Illustrator workspace and basic tools for working with artboards, objects, text, and gradients in Adobe Illustrator. Key points covered include how to view and modify artboard elements, work with objects and smart guides, create basic shapes, select, move and align objects, transform objects, make direct selections, work with multiple artboards, create and format text, flow text into objects and on paths, create colors and gradients, and apply gradients to text and strokes.
This document proposes methods to make relational data clustering algorithms more robust against noise and outliers. It applies the concept of noise clustering, originally developed for object data clustering, to several relational data clustering algorithms. Specifically, it extends the Roubens algorithm, the RFCM algorithm of Hathaway et al., and proposes a new Fuzzy Relational Data Clustering (FRC) algorithm based on generalization of the FANNY algorithm. The extensions introduce a separate noise class and define the noise distance to make the algorithms less sensitive to noise in the relational data. The document demonstrates the robustness of the new algorithms through examples.
Edward Obuya is seeking a position that allows him to utilize his education and experience in helping students and institutions achieve their goals. He has over 20 years of experience in education, including currently serving as Principal of Mt. Kenya Academy Foundation Limited since 2013. Prior to that, he was Deputy Principal of The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa from 2002-2012, where he coordinated curriculum activities for special needs students. He holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Management from Kenyatta University.
Este documento describe qué son las aplicaciones o apps, su origen y cómo se usan y descargan. Explica que las apps son programas pequeños diseñados para fines específicos como juegos, cálculos u organización. El término "app" proviene del inglés y se refiere a aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles. Para usar una app, los usuarios deben crear una cuenta en la tienda del dispositivo y pueden descargar apps gratis o pagadas con tarjeta de crédito. El costo de las apps varía ampliamente dependiendo
The document discusses the user interface, panels, tools, workspaces, document views, opening and closing files, and screen modes in Adobe Illustrator CC. It provides information on how to access panels, tools, and views through menus and keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, it outlines how to create custom workspaces, open and navigate multiple documents, and work in different screen modes in Illustrator CC.
This document contains a summary of Kiran Kumari R's professional experience and qualifications. She has over 6 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR operations, banking operations, and sales channel management. Currently she works as an HR Placement Partner and PowerUser at IBM India Pvt Ltd since January 2015 where her responsibilities include recruitment and onboarding of candidates in the US and Canada. Previously she worked as a Team Leader at Standard Chartered Finance Limited from June 2010 to July 2012 managing a sales team and loan portfolio. She holds a B.Sc in Computers from SK University.
Este documento presenta un proyecto para implementar un esquema de autenticación unificada para los servicios que el Estado Peruano brinda en Internet. Describe el diagnóstico de la situación actual de conectividad y alfabetización tecnológica en el Perú, incluyendo la infraestructura de telefonía, acceso a Internet, y proyectos gubernamentales existentes. Luego, enuncia los problemas a resolver, fundamenta la elección de este proyecto, y establece su alcance, localización y fase de desarrol
This document provides an overview of tools and functions in Adobe Illustrator CC for creating vector graphics. It discusses different types of digital artwork like vector graphics and raster images. It describes tools for drawing shapes, selecting objects, transforming selections, grouping objects, and using layers. It also covers functions for aligning objects, setting fill and stroke attributes, and measuring distances. The document serves as a guide for basic Illustrator skills for digital illustrations and design projects.
Este documento describe varias herramientas para la búsqueda y manejo de información. Define qué es un entorno personal de aprendizaje (PLE), sus características y objetivos. Explica el uso de motores de búsqueda, portales de internet, bases de datos y la sociedad de la información. Finalmente, describe criterios de búsqueda de información y características del navegador Google Chrome.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de números, incluyendo números reales, racionales, irracionales e imaginarios. Explica las propiedades de los números reales como la ley de clausura, conmutatividad, asociatividad y distributividad. También cubre desigualdades, valor absoluto e intervalos, incluyendo cómo resolver desigualdades y representar soluciones gráficamente. Finalmente, introduce conceptos básicos de funciones.
O documento resume o registro de candidatura de Bruno Henrique da Silva para vereador em Astorga (PR) pelo PDT. Ele declarou R$ 184 mil em bens, incluindo uma moto e casa. Sua candidatura está cadastrada aguardando julgamento.
Este documento contiene cuentos, fábulas, leyendas y mitos de la cultura andina. Presenta varias historias cortas que enseñan lecciones sobre la naturaleza y las relaciones entre los seres vivos. También incluye relatos sobre el origen de nombres de lugares y sobre deidades andinas como Inti e Inti Raymi.
This document provides an introduction to linear programming solvers such as lp_solve, GLPK, AMPL/CPLEX, and online LP solvers. It discusses how to formulate linear programs and integer programs. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to write formulations in the input formats of different solvers and solve problems using lp_solve, GLPK, and AMPL/CPLEX. Various solvers and their capabilities are also briefly described.
La norma ISO 9126 presenta debilidades para evaluar la calidad del software de manera cuantitativa. No especifica cómo medir cada característica ni establece niveles esperados de las métricas. Tampoco determina los requisitos de calidad relevantes para cada tipo de software. Cada empresa debe desarrollar su propio modelo con métricas validadas para cada característica. Adicionalmente, la norma carece de armonización terminológica y clasificación de métricas.
This document provides an overview of various tools and features in Adobe Illustrator CC/2015, including how to create and edit vector paths, use tools like the pen tool and shape builder, work with layers and objects, define colors and gradients, and export files as PDF. Key topics covered include drawing and editing techniques, working with layers, locking and unlocking objects, color modes, defining swatches, and saving files.
This document provides an overview of topics covered in an Adobe Illustrator CC training course, including creating and editing vector paths, pasting and arranging objects, using shape tools, working with colors and gradients, and exporting files in PDF format. Key tools and functions are described such as the pen tool, shape builder tool, blob brush tool, swatches panel, and pathfinder panel. The document also addresses topics like CMYK vs RGB color modes, global colors, and locking/hiding objects.
The document discusses various tools and techniques for graphic design projects in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including working with gradient meshes, outline mode, the eyedropper tool, appearance panel, point type, type formatting, converting type to outlines, using multiple artboards, spot colors, page geometry, placing files, and printing files. It provides instructions for using various tools and options related to these techniques.
The document discusses various tools and techniques for graphic design projects in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including working with gradient meshes, type, and multiple artboards. It provides instructions for using tools like the mesh tool, eyedropper tool, and artboard tool, and covers formatting type, converting it to outlines, setting up page geometry, placing and printing files across multiple artboards.
The document discusses various tools and techniques for graphic design projects in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including working with gradient meshes, type, and multiple artboards. It provides instructions for using tools like the mesh tool, eyedropper tool, and artboard tool, and covers formatting type, converting it to outlines, setting up page geometry, placing and printing files across multiple artboards.
This document provides instructions for various tasks in Adobe Illustrator CC including creating a letterfold brochure with multiple artboards, placing and managing raster images, importing and formatting text, using type styles and character styles, checking spelling, and creating PDF presets and packaging files. It discusses setting up documents with folding geometry, marks, and bleeds and explains how to place images while maintaining effective resolution and link or embed files. Methods for finding and replacing fonts and formatting hidden characters are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of key functions and tools in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop CC for graphic design projects. It discusses how to set up documents with proper geometry, rulers, and guides. It also covers how to create and format frames, text, and images; transform, arrange, group, and align objects; work with layers; apply colors, strokes and fills; and print files. The goal is to introduce basic skills for laying out and preparing graphic design projects.
This document provides an overview of key concepts for using Adobe InDesign CC including: creating and formatting text frames; placing and formatting images; vector drawing tools; layers and object stacking; color controls; and printing files. Key topics covered include frame geometry, selection tools, transforming and aligning objects, working with vector paths, grouping objects, and fitting images within frames. The document also distinguishes between raster and vector image types as well as resolution terminology.
This document provides an overview of key functions and tools in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop CC for graphic design projects. It discusses how to set up documents, place images and text, transform and arrange objects, work with layers, apply colors and styles, and print files. The document also explains functions for creating frames, vectors, and groups, as well as aligning, fitting, and formatting content.
The document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe InDesign CC including importing and formatting text, working with color models and swatches, hiding and locking objects, using gradients, clipping paths, effects, threading type frames, exporting to PDF, and flattening transparency for print output. It provides information on projects, graphics, color management, layers, type formatting, anchored objects, baseline grids, and exporting options.
This document discusses various tools and techniques for graphic design projects using Adobe CC software like Illustrator and Photoshop. It covers topics like creating and editing vector paths, pasting and arranging objects, using tools like the shape builder and blob brush, working with color modes and swatches, applying gradients, and combining shapes using the pathfinder panel. The final section discusses exporting and saving files as PDF.
This document discusses various tools and techniques for graphic design projects using Adobe CC software like Illustrator and Photoshop. It covers topics like creating and editing vector paths, pasting and arranging objects, using tools like the shape builder and blob brush, working with color modes and swatches, applying gradients, and combining shapes using the pathfinder panel. The final section discusses exporting and saving files as PDF.
The document discusses the user interface of Adobe Illustrator CC, including panels like Tools and Control that can be docked, floated, or torn off. It describes how to access views like Outline Preview and screen modes like Full Screen. The document also covers opening and closing files using tabs, and how to store custom workspaces.
This document provides an overview of various tools and features for graphic design in Adobe CC software like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. It discusses topics such as creating and formatting text, working with graphics and images, exporting to PDF, and managing transparency when outputting or flattening files. The document offers brief explanations and tips for tools like the swatches panel, layers, effects, baselines grids, and exporting with transparency settings.
This document provides an overview of various tools and features in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop CC for graphic design projects, including how to work with swatches, layers, effects, text formatting, exporting to PDF, and flattening transparency when outputting files. It discusses topics like creating and managing swatches, hiding and locking objects, applying gradients and effects, formatting text, setting up baselines grids, and options for exporting and compressing PDFs in a way that preserves image quality and transparency.
The document discusses various tools and techniques in Adobe Photoshop CC including creating and manipulating layers, working with text and type, content-aware scaling and moving tools, blur gallery effects, 3D modeling workspace, and saving layer comps. Key topics covered are creating and defining new files, foreground and background color selection, formatting and styling type, rasterizing and converting type, locking layers, and the 3D modeling vocabulary and tools.
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1. Adobe Illustrator CC/2015 Release
Project 3:
Identity Package
Working with
Gradient Meshes
Working with
Type
Working with
Multiple
Artboards
2. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Gradient Meshes
Object>Create
Gradient Mesh
Use Mesh tool to
add or edit points
Use Smart
Guides to identify
points/handles
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Outline mode
View>Outline
toggle
Command/Control-
click layer Eye
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Eyedropper tool
Sample color from
existing artwork
Command/Control
to access last-used
selection tool
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Appearance panel
Hot-text links to
all attributes
New Art Has
Basic Appearance
Clear Appearance
Reduce to Basic
Appearance
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Point Type
Click to create a new point-type object
Direct Select tool reveals type path
Selection tool reveals object bounding box
8. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Type Formatting
New type adopts
existing type settings
Character options =
only selected
characters
Paragraph options =
entire paragraph where
characters are selected
9. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Converting Type to Outlines
Type>Create Outlines
No longer “live” text
Each type object is a single group
10. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Multiple Artboards
Multiple versions in one file
Share assets across artboards
No direct correlation with layers
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Multiple Artboards (cont’d)
Artboard tool
Options
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Spot Colors
Colors out of CMYK gamut
Two-color jobs
Accurate color
match
Built-in libraries
Special icon in
Swatches panel
14. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Page Geometry
Trim size
Bleed
Live area
15. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Placing Files
AI or PDF
– Crop To option
– Artboard number
16. Adobe Illustrator CC: The Professional Portfolio
Printing Files
Individual
artboards
Printer and PPD
Media size
Scaling and Tile
Marks and Bleed
Output
Editor's Notes
If you have ever looked at examples of professional illustration, you have probably seen digital artwork that is almost indistinguishable from a photograph. The first part of this project explores the tools and methods for creating realistic, life-like drawings in Illustrator.
The second part of this project explores creating and controlling type — a vital part of any logo design project. Many Illustrator projects include at least some typesetting work, whether to create graphic text elements (as in the case of designing a logo) or to create an entire composition (such as a letterhead layout).
Most logos need to be available in different color models and even different file formats to meet whatever design situation might arise. The final part of this project highlights some of the common requirements for logo design — specifically, creating different versions for different types of use.
A gradient mesh creates a complex gradient based on a grid of lines and points. Every point in the grid can have a different color; the position and shape of connecting gridlines determines the shape of the gradient between connecting points.
Choosing Object>Create Gradient Mesh opens a dialog box where you can define specific mesh grid settings for the selected object.
You can also use the Mesh tool to click any object on the artboard. This converts the object to a gradient mesh and adds a mesh point at the location where you click. Clicking again within the object boundaries adds another point to the mesh, and so on.
After a gradient mesh is created, you can use the Mesh tool to select and move individual grid points, or edit the handles that are connected to the selected point.
If Smart Guides are toggled on, the cursor shows what is immediately under the cursor. This can be helpful to find exactly the anchor point or handle you want to edit, rather than creating a new point in the grid.
Outline mode, which shows the wireframes that make up shapes, makes it possible to see all of the elements in a file without their fill and stroke attributes. In other words, you can see underlying objects that would be obscured by other fills in the regular Preview mode.
In the case of this project, Outline mode is the only option for showing the underlying template image while still displaying the gradient mesh grid.
In Outline mode, any placed image appears as a plain rectangle. The object’s fill — the actual image — is not visible. This does not apply to actual images that are placed on template layers; those appear as the regular image even when the rest of the file appears in Outline mode.
You can also display only certain layers in preview mode while the rest remain in Outline mode. Command/Control-click the Eye icon for any layer to toggle only that layer between the regular Preview mode and Outline mode.
The Eyedropper tool samples colors from existing artwork, including placed images.
The process used in this project outlines a method for creating realistic artwork by sampling colors from the placed image that you are trying to recreate. You can edit the gradient mesh as necessary to improve the result. Adding mesh lines can help in many situations, especially if you need a small area of noticeable color variation, such as the highlight at the top of this apple.
This exercise also highlights an important time saver: Pressing the Command/Control key automatically accesses the last-used selection tool without the need to manually switch tools. You are sampling colors for a relatively large number of mesh points. Without the keyboard shortcut, you would have to manually change tools for every point.
The Appearance panel lists all attributes that are applied to the selected object — stroke, fill, transparency, effects, etc. You can use the hot-text links on the panel to open the relevant panel or dialog box to change the related settings.
You can also use the Add New Stroke, Add New Fill, and Add New Effect buttons at the bottom of the Appearance panel to add new attributes to an object, or to define multiple appearances to the same attribute (for example, two strokes of different color and thickness to the same object to create a stepped effect).
The New Art Has Basic Appearance option is active by default, which means new shapes have only the active fill color and stroke color and weight. You can turn this option off to create multiple objects using all of the same settings (stroke style, applied effects, etc.).
Clear Appearance reduces the selected object to a fill and stroke of None.
Reduce to Basic Appearance resets an object to only basic fill color and stroke weight and color.
Duplicate Selected Item creates multiple versions of the same attribute for an object, such as two strokes with the same weight and color.
Illustrator includes many of the same tools for managing type that you would find in a page-layout application such as InDesign. This makes sense since both applications come from Adobe.
Refer students to Pages 132 and 135 for a brief explanation of the vocabulary related to typography.
After choosing the Type tool, simply clicking creates point type, which is oriented around the point where you click. (Area type, another kind of type object, will be explained in Project 5.)
Keep in mind that clicking with the Type tool creates a new type object as long as the insertion point is not already flashing in an existing type layer.
When you create a point-type object, you can use the Direct Selection tool to select and move the type object.
The Selection tool reveals the type object’s bounding box, which you can use to transform a type object just as you would transform any other shape. The type remains editable (“live”) even after you transform it.
A few basic type formatting options are available in the Control panel when the Type tool is active. A number of other common typesetting options are accessed in the Character and Paragraph panels. Click the hot-text links in the Control panel to open these panels, or simply choose them in the Window>Type submenu.
When you create a new type object, the type adopts the currently defined settings. After creating type, you can select specific characters or paragraphs to change their formatting.
It is important to understand the difference between character and paragraph formatting.
Characters are individual glyphs — letters, punctuation marks, etc. The various character formatting options are clearly explained on Page 135.
Paragraphs are all characters that exist between two ¶ symbols, even if the paragraph exists on a single line. Most paragraph options are explained in Project 5, when you work with area type.
At this point, however, it is important to understand that paragraph alignment for a point type object applies based on the position of the point where you clicked. If the point-type object has more than one paragraph, alignment still applies to each paragraph based on the origin point.
Logo design projects often manipulate the shape of letters beyond basic character and paragraph formatting. Choosing Type>Create Outlines changes live type into a group of vector shapes that make up the letterforms. You can then use the selection and other tools to manipulate those shapes as you would any other objects.
It helps to keep the principles of groups in mind when you work with type that has been converted to outlines:
•Click a fill with the Direct Selection tool to select only one shape in the group.
•Double-click the group to enter Isolation mode for a group, where you can use the Selection tool to select and modify individual letter shapes.
Sublayers in the Layers panel can also be very useful for working with groups, even when not working in Isolation mode. Click the arrow icon to the left of a group to show the component sublayers. You can then click the Target icon to select only one sublayer, or press Shift and click more than one Target icon to select multiple sublayers.
Important note: Unlike many other processes in most Adobe applications, this does not select all contiguous layers. If you Shift-click the first and fourth items, the second and third are not automatically included in the selection.
Illustrator’s ability to create multiple artboards means you no longer have to create and manage separate files for different versions of a design (as was required in CS4 and earlier versions).
In this project, you use multiple artboards to create three variations to meet the needs of common print applications — four-color, two-color, and one-color printing.
When you use multiple artboards instead of separate files, you can easily share assets from one artboard to another. The same swatches, styles, symbols, and other customizable elements only need to be created once before they can be applied in any artboard in the file. This can be a significant time-saver, depending on the project you are creating.
Remind students to always look for ways to save time and effort. The point of this project is to generally show how to use multiple artboards.
It is important to realize that there is no direct correlation between layers and artboards. If you want each artboard’s contents to appear on a separate layer, you have to intentionally create this type of arrangement.
Selecting the Artboard tool shows the artboard boundaries surrounded by marching ants and handles. You can drag the handles to change the artboard size, or use the Control panel to define a specific height and width.
You can create multiple artboards when you define a new file, or use the Artboard tool to draw new artboards.
You can move an existing artboard within the workspace by clicking inside the artboard boundaries and dragging. If the Move/Copy Artwork with Artboard option in the Control panel is not toggled on, the artwork on the artboard does not move along with the artboard being dragged. (Be careful here! This option is active by default, but it remembers the last-used setting.)
You can also clone an existing artboard by Option/Alt-clicking inside the artboard area and dragging.
You can edit the active artboard options by double-clicking the tool in the Tools panel, or clicking the Artboard Options button in the Control panel.
By default, artboards are numbered in the order they are created. You can rearrange the order of artboards by dragging them in the Artboards panel, just as you would rearrange layers in the Layers panel.
The Artboards panel is also useful for navigating to different artboards in the file. Double-clicking a specific artboard enlarges that artboard to fill the document window.
When Artboard rulers are active, each artboard in the file has its own zero point at the top-left corner of the artboard.
If Global rulers are active, all measurements on all artboards relate to the zero point of Artboard 1.
You can change the ruler mode in the contextual menu of either ruler.
Different types of projects require measurements to be made from different points. This project benefits from the use of Artboard rulers.
Spot colors are created with premixed inks that produce a certain color with one ink layer; they are not built from the standard process inks used in CMYK printing. When you output a job with spot colors, each spot color appears on its own separation.
Spot inks are commonly used to reproduce colors you can’t get from a CMYK build; in two-color documents (as in the envelope in this project); and when an exact color match is always required (such as a corporate branding color).
The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is the most common spot-color system in the United States. Make sure you don’t choose a color from a library different than the one your printer uses.
Although you use built-in swatch libraries to access spot colors in Illustrator, ideally you should choose the color you want from a printed sample book before applying it in your digital artwork.
When you apply a spot color in a file, that color is added to the basic Swatch panel. Spot colors are identified by a small black dot in the white corner of the swatch.
When a page is printed on a commercial press, it is printed on an oversize sheet, typically more than one at a time. After printing is complete, pages are cut from the press sheet down to the final trim size.
With few exceptions, the trim size is what you define as the artboard size. When you print a proof or save the file as PDF, the software uses the defined artboard size to automatically place trim marks, which tell the printer where the job should be cut.
If any design elements need to print up to the trim edge, you actually need to extend those elements past the trim edge by a certain amount (usually 1/8˝). This is called the bleed or bleed allowance. This allows for some variation in the mechanical output process, and prevents paper-colored gaps from appearing at the edges of the finished job.
When you create a new file, you can define the bleed area in the New Document dialog box. You can also change this setting by choosing File>Document setup. Illustrator allows only a single bleed value, which is applied to every artboard in the file. In the document window, the bleed area is marked by a red non-printing guide.
The concept of live area is also important, especially for jobs that will be placed into a larger piece (like a magazine ad). The live area is the space inside the trim edge where it is safe to put important design elements. If you don’t pay attention to the live area restrictions, elements outside that area could be accidentally cut, lost in the binding, etc.
You have already seen that you can place external images into a file using the Place dialog box. Depending on what type of file you select, you might be presented with additional options.
If you choose a native Illustrator (AI) or PDF file, you will see the Place PDF dialog box where you determine exactly what from the file will be placed. (See Page 161 for an explanation of each Crop To option.)
If more than one artboard (for AI files) or page (for PDF files) exists, you can use the lower half of the dialog box to determine which will be placed.
In either case, the placed artwork becomes a group on the active layer. You can manage these groups as you would any other; in other words, you can directly access and edit the shapes that make up the placed artwork. (The exception here is the gradient mesh object, as mentioned on Page 161.)
When you print a desktop proof, keep in mind that proofs should be created using a PostScript-compatible printer if possible. Also remember that inkjet and laser printers typically do not accurately represent color the way it will look when created on a commercial printing press.
The most important options in the Print dialog box are the Printer and PPD (PostScript printer description) settings. Illustrator reads the information in the PPD to determine which of the specific print options are available for the current output.
In the General options, you can define the size of paper you are using for the print. For a rough proof, you can also use the Scale options to fit the print on a single sheet of paper. For final proofing, however, you should create the print at 100%; use the Tile options if necessary and then assemble the multiple sheets after the proof is printed.
In the Marks and Bleed options, you can choose to include printer’s marks in the output, as well as how much bleed area to include in the print. If your document uses a bleed, such as the letterhead layout in this project, the final proof should include that area.
In the Output options, you can choose to print a composite proof (all colors at once) or separations (each ink color on a separate sheet). You can also use this pane to convert spot colors to process, or to turn off specific ink separations for the current print.