Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
5.
Choose File > Save As. In the Save As dialog box, name the file
Map.ai
and nav-
igate to the Lesson13 folder. Leave the Format option set to Adobe Illustrator (ai)
(Mac OS) or the Save As Type option set to Adobe Illustrator (*.AI) (Windows),
and click Save. In the Illustrator Options dialog box, leave the Illustrator options at
their default settings, and then click OK.
6.
Choose Window > Workspace > Reset Essentials.
Note
If you don't see “Reset Essentials” in the menu, choose Window > Work-
space > Essentials before choosing Window > Workspace > Reset Essen-
tials.
7.
Double-click the Hand tool to fit the artboard in the window.
Working with symbols
A
symbol
is a reusable art object that is stored in the Symbols panel (Window > Symbols).
For example, if you create a symbol from a fish you drew, you can then quickly add mul-
tiple instances of that fish symbol to your artwork, which saves you from having to draw
each fish again. All instances of the fish symbol are linked to the associated symbol in the
Symbols panel, so you can easily alter them using Symbolism tools.
When you edit the original symbol, all instances of the fish that are linked to it are updated.
You can turn that fish from blue to green instantly! Not only do symbols save time, but they
also greatly reduce file size.
Note
The figure shows the Symbols panel with the Map.ai file displaying in the
Document window.
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Click the Symbols panel icon ( ) on the right side of the workspace. Take a
minute to familiarize yourself with the parts of the Symbols panel.
