Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
Select the Selection tool and drag across the lampshade you just created, the line,
and the ellipse beneath it to select all
three
objects that make up that lamp. Choose
Object > Group.
7.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Working with drawing modes
Illustrator has three different drawing modes available that are found at the bottom of the
Tools panel: Draw Normal, Draw Behind, and Draw Inside. Drawing modes allow you to
draw shapes in different ways. The three drawing modes are:
•
Draw Normal mode:
You start every document by drawing shapes in Normal
mode, which stacks shapes on top of each other.
•
Draw Behind mode:
This mode allows you to draw objects behind other objects
without choosing layers or paying attention to the stacking order.
•
Draw Inside mode:
This mode lets you draw objects or place images inside other
objects, including live text, automatically creating a clipping mask of the selected
object.
