Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The L11_start.ai file uses the same FranklinGothicURW-Hea font as the
L11_end.ai file. If you synced the font once, you don't need to do it again. If you
didn't open the L11_end.ai file, then the Missing Fonts dialog box will most likely
will appear for this step. Click Sync Fonts to sync all of the missing fonts from the
FranklinGothicURW-Hea family to your computer. After it is synced and you see
the message stating that there are no more missing fonts, click Close.
Note
In Mac OS, when opening lesson files, you may need to click the round,
green button in the upper-left corner of the Document window to maxim-
ize the window's size.
7.
Choose File > Save As, name the file
JazzFestival.ai
, and select the Lesson11
folder. Leave the Format option set to Adobe Illustrator (ai) (Mac OS) or Save As
Type option set to Adobe Illustrator (*.AI) (Windows), and then click Save. In the
Illustrator Options dialog box, leave the Illustrator options at their default settings,
and then click OK.
8.
Choose Reset Essentials from the workspace switcher in the Application bar to re-
set the workspace.
Note
If you don't see “Reset Essentials” in the workspace switcher menu,
choose Window > Workspace > Essentials before choosing Window >
Workspace > Reset Essentials.
Using the Appearance panel
An
appearance attribute
is an aesthetic property—such as a fill, stroke, transparency, or
effect—that affects the look of an object but does not affect its basic structure. Up to this
point, you've been changing these appearance attributes in the Control panel, Swatches
panel, and more. These attributes and more (effects, opacity, and more) can also be found
in the Appearance panel for selected artwork.
1.
Click the Appearance panel icon (
) on the right side of the workspace to see
the Appearance panel.
