Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
If you save the library in the default folder, you can make subfolders and
create a folder structure that suits you. You can then easily access them using
the Symbol Libraries Menu button or by choosing Window > Symbol
Libraries > User Defined >
your symbol library
.
3.
Without closing the map.ai file, create a new document by choosing File > New. Leave
the default settings, and then click OK.
4.
In the Symbols panel, click the Symbol Libraries Menu button ( ) and choose Other
Library at the bottom of the menu. Navigate to the folder where you saved the
map_symbols.ai library, select it, and then click Open.
The map_symbols library appears as a free-floating panel in the workspace. You can
dock it or leave it where it is. It stays open as long as Illustrator is open. When you
close Illustrator and then relaunch it, this panel does not reopen.
5.
Drag any of the Symbols from the map_symbols library panel onto the artboard.
6.
Choose File > Close, and do not save the new file.
7.
Close the map_symbols library.
8.
With the map.ai file open, choose File > Save, if necessary, and then choose File >
Close.
Tip
When you work on multiple machines, managing and syncing preferences,
presets, and libraries among them can be time-consuming and complex, and
it can lead to errors. The Sync Settings feature enables individual users to
sync their preferences, presets, and libraries (such as symbols libraries) to
Cloud
,” in the “Getting started” section, on page
6
.
Mapping a symbol to 3D artwork
You can apply 2D artwork stored as a symbol in the Symbols panel to selected surfaces on a
3D object. To learn about mapping symbols to 3D artwork, see the PDF file, in the
Lesson_extras folder, called 3DArtwork.pdf.
Working with symbols and Adobe Flash
®
integration
Illustrator CC also provides excellent support for SWF file type export. When you export to
Flash, you can set the symbol type to Movie Clip. In Adobe Flash, you can choose another
type, if necessary. You can also specify 9-slice scaling in Illustrator so that the movie clips
scale appropriately when needed for user interface components.
