Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
12. Using Symbols
What You'll Do
Use the Symbols Panel
Use Symbol Libraries
Work with Symbols
Duplicate and Edit Symbols
Break Symbol Links
Use the Sprayer Tool
Set Symbolism Tools Options
Use the Symbol Shifter Tool
Use the Symbol Scruncher Tool
Use the Symbol Sizer Tool
Use the Symbol Spinner Tool
Use the Symbol Stainer Tool
Use the Symbol Screener Tool
Use the Symbol Styler Tool
Expand Symbol Instances
Use 9-Slice Scaling for Symbols
Align Symbols to the Pixel Grid
Set the Symbol Registration Point
Introduction
If you use the same object in multiple places in a document, you can use the Symbols panel
to store and use it as an instance. A symbol is stored once and used multiple times as an
instance, which speeds up printing and reduces the size of your document. Each instance is
linked to the original symbol. When you break the link between a symbol and an instance,
the instance is converted back to a normal object.
You can place instances one at a time or create a collection of instances with the Symbol
Sprayer tool, known as a symbol set. This allows you to quickly create artistic designs
without a lot of experience.
