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| − | + | Adobe Illustrator is a commercial vector graphics software package used to generate illustrations(!) | |
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| − | Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. | + | Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux. |
| − | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. | + | '''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstations 2 and 3.''' |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| + | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
| − | === [https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html Illustrator vs. InDesign] === | + | ===[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html Illustrator vs. InDesign]=== |
:When to use which design application. | :When to use which design application. | ||
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| − | '''View Menu | + | ===[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/en/learn/illustrator/web/illustration-techniques Essential techniques for beginners] === |
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| + | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tool-techniques/dimension-tool.html Measure and add dimensions]=== | ||
| + | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator]=== | ||
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| + | '''Shortcuts for View Menu:''' | ||
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| − | + | '''Open Illustrator Files Without Illustrator:''' | |
| − | : | + | :☐ Change the file extension .AI to .PDF, and open in your default PDF viewer. |
| − | : | + | :☐ On a Mac, use Preview. |
| − | : | + | :☐ Upload Illustrator files to Google Drive. |
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==Training== | ==Training== | ||
| − | Links to adobe.com: | + | '''Links to adobe.com:''' |
:'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' | :'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page]''' | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page]''' | ||
| + | :[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps'''] | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' |
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' | :'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | :'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | ||
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==Hand-Curated Links== | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| − | Links to member-recommended external sites: | + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' |
| + | :[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''Illustrator Tutorials Covering the Basics'''] — on vecteezy.com | ||
| + | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/ AFFINITY Designer]''' — alternative to Adobe Illustrator | ||
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ Adobe Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ Adobe Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net | ||
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using Illustrator | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using Illustrator | ||
| − | Links to other external sites: | + | '''Links to other external sites:''' |
:'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation | :'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation | ||
:'''[[commons:Category:Adobe_Illustrator_icons|Adobe Illustrator icons]]''' — WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | :'''[[commons:Category:Adobe_Illustrator_icons|Adobe Illustrator icons]]''' — WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | ||
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Revision as of 21:47, 10 November 2024
Adobe Illustrator is a commercial vector graphics software package used to generate illustrations(!)
Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstations 2 and 3.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Tips
Links to adobe.com:
Illustrator vs. InDesign
- When to use which design application.
Essential techniques for beginners
Measure and add dimensions
Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator
Shortcuts for View Menu:
Shortcut PC Zoom In Ctrl++ Zoom Out Ctrl+- Fit Artboard in Window Ctrl+0 Fit All in Window Alt+Ctrl+0 Actual Size Ctrl+1 Rulers > Show Rulers Ctrl+R
Open Illustrator Files Without Illustrator:
- ☐ Change the file extension .AI to .PDF, and open in your default PDF viewer.
- ☐ On a Mac, use Preview.
- ☐ Upload Illustrator files to Google Drive.
Training
Links to adobe.com:
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- CorelDRAW X6 Tips
- Inkscape Tips
- SVG File Format Tips
- Adobe Photoshop Tips
- Adobe InDesign Tips
- Adobe Bridge Tips
- Canva Tips
- Blender Tips
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Illustrator Tutorials Covering the Basics — on vecteezy.com
- AFFINITY Designer — alternative to Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Illustrator Alternatives — alternativeto.net
- Avery Templates — design and print using Illustrator
Links to other external sites:
- Adobe Firefly — A.I. image generation
- Adobe Illustrator icons — WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
- John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987) on YouTube
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.