Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The Free Transform tool and touch-enabled devices
In Illustrator CC, the Free Transform tool is touch-enabled. This means that, if
you are using either a Windows 7- or 8-based touchscreen PC or a Touchscreen
device like Wacom Cintiq 24HD Touch, you can utilize certain touch-enabled fea-
tures.
Here are a few noteworthy examples:
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You can touch and drag from the center of an object and move the reference
point.
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Double tapping on any of the corner points moves the reference point for the
object to that point.
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Double tapping on the reference point resets it to the default position (if it's
not already there).
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To constrain movement, you can tap the Constrain option in the widget before
transforming.
Creating a PDF
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a universal file format that preserves the fonts, images,
and layout of source documents created on a wide range of applications and platforms.
Adobe PDF is the standard for the secure, reliable distribution and exchange of electronic
documents and forms around the world. Adobe PDF files are compact and complete, and
can be shared, viewed, and printed by anyone with free Adobe Reader
®
software.
You can create different types of PDF files from within Illustrator. You can create mul-
tipage PDFs, layered PDFs, and PDF/x-compliant files. Layered PDFs allow you to save
one PDF with layers that can be used in different contexts. PDF/X compliant files ease the
burden of color, font, and trapping issues in printing. Next, you will save this project as a
PDF so that you can send it to someone else to view.
1.
Choose File > Save As. In the Save As dialog box, choose Adobe PDF (pdf) from
the Format menu (Mac OS) or Adobe PDF (*.PDF) from the Save As Type menu
(Windows). Navigate to the Lessons > Lesson04 folder, if necessary. Notice that
you have the option, at the bottom of the dialog box, to save all of the artboards in
the PDF or a range of artboards. Click Save.
