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Project 3: Identity Package

Working with Gradient MeshesWorking with TypeWorking with Multiple Artboards

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Gradient MeshesObject>Create Gradient MeshUse Mesh tool to add or edit pointsUse Smart Guides to identify points/handles

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Outline modeView>Outline toggle

Command/Control-click layer Eye

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Eyedropper toolSample color from existing artwork

Command/Control to access last-used selection tool

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Appearance panelHot-text links to all attributesNew Art Has Basic AppearanceClear AppearanceReduce to Basic Appearance

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Working with Type

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Point TypeClick to create a new point-type objectDirect Select tool reveals type pathSelection tool reveals object bounding box

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Type Formatting

New type adopts existing type settings Character options = only selected charactersParagraph options = entire paragraph where characters are selected

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Converting Type to OutlinesType>Create OutlinesNo longer “live” textEach type object is a single group

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Multiple ArtboardsMultiple versions in one fileShare assets across artboardsNo direct correlation with layers

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Multiple Artboards (cont’d)Artboard toolOptions

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Artboard vs. Global Rulers

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Spot ColorsColors out of CMYK gamutTwo-color jobsAccurate color match

Built-in librariesSpecial icon in Swatches panel

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Page GeometryTrim sizeBleedLive area

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Placing FilesAI or PDF– Crop To option– Artboard number

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Printing FilesIndividual artboardsPrinter and PPDMedia sizeScaling and TileMarks and BleedOutput