Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
ful for creating documents with different sizes, creating and organizing artwork elements
in different places within the same document, and creating multiple-page PDFs.
Having problems squinting at the small details of an image? Using the Navigator panel or
Zoom tool is a great way to get you focused where you need to be. Zooming into a specif-
ic section of a document makes touching up the fine details just that much easier.
Illustrator'snavigationandmeasurementsystems—rulers,grid,guides,smartguides—are
more than just information; they represent control of the document and control of the cre-
ative process. In addition, the Info panel gives you up-to-date information on the exact
position of the cursor inside the document, as well as detailed color information that can
be indispensable in preparing your designs.
Creating a New Document
Creating a new Illustrator document requires more thought than creating a new word pro-
cessing document. For example, there are bleed, color mode, and raster effect consider-
ations to keep in mind. You can create as many new documents as you need. However,
since opening more than one document takes more processing power, it's probably best
to work on only one new document at a time. Once a new document is created, you have
access to all of Illustrator's design and manipulation tools to create anything you can ima-
gine.
Create a New Document
Click the
File
menu, and then click
New
.
Type a name for the document.
Click the
Profile
list arrow, and then select a preset, or choose your own options
to create a custom document.
•
Number of Artboards.
Specify a number, and then select options for ar-
rangement and spacing.
•
Size.
Select from the various sizes, such as Letter or Legal.
•
Width and Height.
Select from various measurements, such as points, centi-
meters, or inches.
Click the
Advanced
button (if necessary), and then select the advanced options
you want:
•
Color Mode.
Select a color mode, such as RGB or CMYK.
