Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
To learn more about the options in the Define Perspective Grid dialog box,
search for “Perspective drawing” in Illustrator Help (Help > Illustrator
Help).
11.
Choose View > Perspective Grid > Lock Grid.
This command restricts the grid movement and other grid-editing features of the
Perspective Grid tool. You can only change the visibility and the grid plane position,
which you will work with later in this lesson.
Note
When you select a tool other than the Perspective Grid tool, you cannot edit
the perspective grid. Also, if the perspective grid is locked, you can edit it
by choosing View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid.
12.
Choose File > Save.
Drawing objects in perspective
To draw objects in perspective, you can use the line group tools or the rectangle group tools
(except for the Flare tool) while the grid is visible. Before you begin drawing using any of
these tools, you need to select a grid plane to attach the content to, using the Plane Switching
Widget or keyboard shortcuts.
When the perspective grid is showing, a Plane Switching Widget appears in the upper-left
corner of the Document window, by default. Whichever grid plane is selected in the widget
is the active grid plane of the perspective grid to which you'll add content. In the figure, you
