Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
To learn more about creating layers, see the section “
Creating layers
” in
Lesson 8
,
“
Working with Layers
.”
When you create slices, they are listed in the Layers panel and can be selected, deleted,
resized, and more. It helps to keep them on their own layer so that you can more easily
manage them, but this isn't necessary.
Note
The new layer you create may have a different layer color, and that's okay.
2.
Select the Zoom tool ( ), and drag a marquee around the Bela Casa logo in the upper-
left corner of the artboard. The text in the logo has been converted to outlines (paths).
3.
Select the Slice tool ( ) in the Tools panel. Click and drag a slice around the circle
and “Bela Casa” text shapes, stopping the bottom of the slice at the top of the image.
See the figure for help. Don't worry about it fitting perfectly right now; you will edit it
later.
When you create a slice, Illustrator divides the surrounding artwork into automatic
slices to maintain the layout of the page. Auto slices account for the areas of your
artwork that you did not define as a slice. Illustrator regenerates auto slices every time
you add or edit your own slices. Also, notice the number 3 in the corner of the slice you
