Introduction Shape Builder (Shift+M) tool used for creating complex objects by merging and erasing simpler objects. It selects edges and regions of an object, which can be merged or erased to form a new object. By default, the Shape Builder tool is in merge mode, switch to erase mode by [...]
Introduction Pathfinder is used for combining objects into new shapes, that can perform with at least two selected paths. Pathfinder panel is located at Window > Pathfinder. Below figure shows the tool Shape Modes Shape modes are used to combine multiple selected shapes in different ways. Once a shape mode [...]
Introduction A graphic style is a set of reusable appearance attributes. By saving this information in a graphic style, you store these attributes so that you can quickly and easily apply them to other objects later. To open Graphics Style panel, go to Window > Graphic Styles. Create Graphic Style [...]
Introduction Compound path consists of two or more paths that interact with each other. Compound paths act as grouped objects and appear as <Compound Path> items in the Layers panel. Use the Direct Selection tool or the Group Selection tool to select part of a compound path. You can manipulate [...]
Introduction Attributes panel lets you choose overprint options for an object, show or hide an object’s center point, switch the fill between color and transparency in a compound path, or change an object’s fill rule. To open attributes panel, go to Window > Attributes. Fill Rules If compound paths are [...]
Effects can be applied to an object, group, or layer to change its characteristics. Applied effect to an object appears in the Appearance panel. From the Appearance panel, you can edit the effect, move it, duplicate it, delete it, or save it as part of a graphic style. To apply [...]
Introduction Appearance attributes are properties that affect the look of an object without altering its underlying structure. Appearance attributes include fills, strokes, transparency, and effects. Appearance panel allows you to view and adjust the appearance attributes for an object, group, or layer. To open the panel go to Window > [...]
A artwork can be viewed in either Preview mode (where you see all strokes, fills, effects, etc) or Outline mode (where you see just vector paths). Keyboard shortcut for toggling between modes, Command+Y (Mac) or Ctrl+Y (Windows). To view artwork in Preview mode and Outline mode simultaneously, view the artwork [...]
Introduction Color Guide panel suggests harmonious colors based on the current color in the Tools panel. It helps to pick harmony rules such as color tints, analogous colors, and much more. This panel is a useful way to create color variations in artwork. If you have artwork selected, clicking a [...]
Tint is a mixture of a color with white, which reduces darkness. Tint lightens the color, but it doesn't make it brighter. Furthermore, even a small amount of White added to a color, transforms it into a Tint. Therefore a Tint can range from slightly lighter than your original color, all the way to White [...]