Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Outside button ( ).
10.
Click to select the gray rounded rectangle beneath the white window rectangle and
curtain shapes. Choose Object > Arrange > Bring To Front.
11.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
12.
Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window.
Combining and editing shapes
In Illustrator, you can combine vector objects to create shapes in a variety of ways. The
resulting paths or shapes differ depending on the method you use to combine the paths. The
first method you will learn for combining shapes involves working with the Shape Builder
tool. This tool allows you to visually and intuitively merge, delete, fill, and edit overlapping
shapes and paths directly in the artwork.
Working with the Shape Builder tool
Using the Shape Builder tool ( ), you'll change the appearance of the red door and create
the window above it. Then, you'll make a cloud.
1.
Select the Selection tool ( ) in the Tools panel, and click to select the star shape.
Choose Object > Hide > Selection to temporarily hide it.
2.
Select the Zoom tool ( ) in the Tools panel, and click three times on the top of the red
door to zoom in.
3.
Choose View > Outline so you can draw without affecting other shapes.
4.
Select the Rectangle tool ( ) in the Tools panel. Position the pointer off the left edge
of the door, aligned with the top. When the green alignment guide appears, click and
drag down and to the right to create a rectangle with an approximate width of 1.2 in and
a height of .1 in.
