Graphics Programs Reference
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linked file does not add significantly to the size of the Illustrator file. The linked
file must accompany the Illustrator file to preserve the link and to ensure that the
placed file appears when you open the Illustrator file. An
embedded file
is included
in the Illustrator file. The Illustrator file size reflects the addition of the embedded
file. Because the embedded file is part of the Illustrator file, no link can be broken.
You can update linked and embedded files using the Relink button (
) in the
Links panel.
import opacity masks with placed Photoshop files. You can also create layer clip-
ping masks with any shape that is the topmost object of a group or layer.
the object to be masked. Then you select the mask and the objects to be masked,
and either click the Make Mask button in the Transparency panel or choose Make
Opacity Mask from the Transparency panel menu.
adjust individual colors in a selected object. You can also saturate or desaturate
colors or invert colors in a selected object. You can apply color modifications to
placed images, as well as to artwork created in Illustrator.
panel. Then click the Relink button (
) and locate and select the replacement