Combining Illustrator CC Graphics with Other Adobe Applications - Adobe Illustrator CC - page 658

embedded file. Because the embedded file is part of the Illustrator file, no link can be
broken. You can update linked and embedded files using the Relink button ( ) in the
Links panel.
2 . A mask can be a simple or compound path. You can use type as a mask. You can
import opacity masks with placed Photoshop files. You can also create layer clipping
masks with any shape that is the topmost object of a group or layer.
3 . You create an opacity mask by placing the object to be used as a mask on top of the
object to be masked. Then, you select the mask and the objects to be masked and either
click the Make Mask button in the Transparency panel or choose Make Opacity Mask
from the Transparency panel menu.
4 . You can use effects to change the color mode (RGB, CMYK, or grayscale) or to adjust
individual colors in a selected object. You can also saturate or desaturate colors or
invert colors in a selected object. You can apply color modifications to placed images,
as well as to artwork created in Illustrator.
5 . To replace a placed image, select the image in the Links panel. Then, click the Relink
button ( ) and locate and select the replacement image. Click Place.
6 . Packaging is used to gather all of the necessary pieces for an Illustrator document.
Packaging creates a copy of the Illustrator file, the linked images, and the necessary
fonts (if desired), and gathers them all into a folder.