Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Symbol Styler tool ( ), which allows you to apply graphic styles to symbol
instances in the symbol set. To learn more about the different types of
Symbolism tools available, search for “symbolism tool gallery” in Illustrator
Help (Help > Illustrator Help).
11.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Copying and editing symbol sets
A symbol set is treated as a single object. In order to edit the instances in it, you use the
Symbolism tools in the Tools panel, as you've already seen. You can, however, duplicate
symbol instances and use the Symbolism tools to make the duplicates look different.
Next, you will duplicate the Trees symbol set.
1.
Select the Selection tool ( ), and click to select the Trees symbol set.
2.
Press the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key, and drag a copy of the instances
down and to the left, into the lower-left part of the CENTRAL PARK green area. When
it is in position (see the figure), release the mouse button and then release the modifier
key.
Note
There are many transformations that you can make to a symbol set. You can
also drag a point in the bounding box of a symbol set with the Selection tool
to resize it.
3.
Select the Symbol Shifter tool ( ) from the Symbol Stainer tool group. Double-click
the Symbol Shifter tool, and change the Intensity to
9
. Click OK. Drag the trees in the
symbol set so that they fit within the green park area, as you see in the figure.
