Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
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Transform options (p. 102-103)
Check box options for Transform Objects and
Transform Patterns have been added to the Transform and Transform Each dialog
boxes. Select options to transform only objects or the object's pattern.
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Fill and Stroke Color options (p. 113)
The Default Fill and Stroke and Swap Fill
and Stroke icons are available on the Color panel.
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Inline name editing (p. 116-117, 202, 214-215, 336, 338)
You can edit the names
of layers, swatches, symbols and other content directly in panels. Double-click
the item name in a list view to select and edit the name in the panel.
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Color groups (p. 118-119)
You can use colors in selected artwork to create a col-
or group.
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Vonster patterns and styles (p. 120, 273)
Swatch Libraries and Graphic Styles
Libraries include Vonster patterns and styles designed by artist Von Glitschka.
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Pattern creation (p. 146--148)
With the Pattern Options panel, you create, edit,
and save pattern designs. In Pattern Editing mode (within the Pattern Options
panel), you can create and edit patterns interactively and view your changes on
the artboard as you design.
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Anti-alias rasters (p. 158)
The anti-alias option has been added to the Flatten
Transparency dialog box.
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Gradient on stroke (p. 160-161)
You can apply a gradient directly to a stroke
without needing to expand the stroke and then fill it with a gradient. You have
three types of gradient strokes: Within Stroke (gradient fills the stroke), Along
(gradient follows path), and Across (gradient crosses path).
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Locate Object (p. 200, 217)
The Layers panel button allows you to jump to the
layer on which your selected object is located. The option is still available on the
Options menu.
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Formatting type (p. 244)
The Character panel includes formatting options: All
Caps, Small Caps, Superscript, and Subscript. The formatting options are still
available on the Options menu.
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Image Trace (p. 268-271, 307, 368)
Live Trace has been replaced with Image
Trace. This upgraded tracing tool produces tracings with less paths and anchor
points, as well as better color recognition than Live Trace. Use the Image Trace
panel options to choose from new presets and make modifications. You can also
use the ImageTracing script to perform batch processing.
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Gaussian Blur (p. 298-299)
The Gaussian Blur filter has been upgraded with a
live preview and better performance. Older versions of the blur filter effect are
