To start a new project, go to File > New. For print work, set your color mode to CMYK and raster effects to High (300 ppi). For digital or web projects, choose RGB and Screen (72 ppi). The Power of the Pen Tool
This tool is revolutionary in CS6.
| Action | Windows | Mac | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New Document | Ctrl + N | Cmd + N | | Save As | Ctrl + Shift + S | Cmd + Shift + S | | Group | Ctrl + G | Cmd + G | | Ungroup | Ctrl + Shift + G | Cmd + Shift + G | | Bring to Front | Ctrl + Shift + ] | Cmd + Shift + ] | | Send to Back | Ctrl + Shift + [ | Cmd + Shift + [ | | Lock Selection | Ctrl + 2 | Cmd + 2 | | Unlock All | Ctrl + Alt + 2 | Cmd + Option + 2 | | Hide Selection | Ctrl + 3 | Cmd + 3 | | Show All | Ctrl + Alt + 3 | Cmd + Option + 3 |
Mastering this tool allows you to trace sketches or create precise geometric shapes from scratch. Working with Shapes and the Pathfinder
Before drawing, configure your environment to suit your project needs.
Hold Alt/Option to adjust a single handle and change the curve's direction.
Coloring in Illustrator is handled through Fills and Strokes. The Fill is the color inside an object, and the Stroke is the outline.
Working in #AdobeIllustrator CS6 today? Pro tip: CS6 introduced the "Pattern Tool" (Object > Pattern > Make). It changed the game for creating seamless repeats without needing plugins. 🧩
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