Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
3.
Creating and Editing Shapes
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you'll learn how to do the following:
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Create a document with multiple artboards.
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Use tools and commands to create basic shapes.
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Work with drawing modes.
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Use rulers and Smart Guides as drawing aids.
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Scale and duplicate objects.
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Join and outline objects.
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Edit strokes with the Width tool.
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Work with the Shape Builder tool.
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Work with Pathfinder commands to create shapes.
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Use Image2Trace to create shapes.
This lesson takes approximately an hour and a half to complete.
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