Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The Symbols panel lets you apply multiple objects by painting them on the page. Symbols
used in combination with the Symbolism tools offer options that make creating repetitive
shapes, such as blades of grass, easy and fun.
Getting started
In this lesson, you'll add symbols to a map. Before you begin, restore the default preferences
for Adobe Illustrator CC. Then, open the file containing the finished artwork to see what you
are going to create.
1.
To ensure that the tools and panels function exactly as described in this lesson, delete
default preferences
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.
2.
Start Adobe Illustrator CC.
Note
If you have not already downloaded the project files for this lesson to your
Started
” at the beginning of the topic.
3.
Choose File > Open, and open the L14end.ai file in the Lesson14 folder in the Lessons
folder on your hard disk.
If you want to view the finished map as you work, choose View > Zoom Out and adjust
the window size. Use the Hand tool ( ) to move the artwork where you want it in the
Document window. If you don't want to leave the finished map open, choose File >
Close.
To begin working, you'll open an existing art file that is incomplete.
