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| − | + | '''Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, 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. | |
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| − | + | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstations 2 and 3. | |
| − | + | :'''[[Software_Tips#Adobe_Creative_Cloud_desktop_applications|Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications at PPM]]''' | |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| − | :'''- View | + | '''Links to adobe.com:''' |
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| + | ===[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign''']=== | ||
| + | :When to use which design application. | ||
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| + | ===[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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| + | '''Adobe Illustrator shortcuts for View Menu:''' | ||
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::{| class="wikitable" | ::{| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |Ctrl + | + | |'''Shortcut''' |
| − | | | + | |'''PC''' |
| − | | | + | |- |
| + | |Zoom In | ||
| + | |Ctrl++ | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Zoom Out | ||
| + | |Ctrl+- | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Fit Artboard in Window | ||
| + | |Ctrl+0 | ||
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| − | | | + | |Fit All in Window |
| − | | | + | |Alt+Ctrl+0 |
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| − | | | + | |Actual Size |
| − | | | + | |Ctrl+1 |
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| − | | | + | |Rulers > Show Rulers |
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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. | ||
| − | == | + | ==External Training== |
| − | Links to | + | '''Links to adobe.com:''' |
| + | :'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page]''' | ||
| − | :[[ | + | :[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps'''] |
| − | :[[Adobe Photoshop Tips | + | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' |
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| + | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''Illustrator Tutorials Covering the Basics'''] — on vecteezy.com | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using Illustrator | ||
| + | '''Links to other external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation | ||
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| + | :'''[[commons:Category:Adobe_Illustrator_icons|Adobe Illustrator icons]]''' — WIKIMEDIA COMMONS | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial]''' — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins) | ||
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| + | ==Alternatives== | ||
| + | '''Links to other external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/ AFFINITY Designer]''' — alternative to Adobe Illustrator | ||
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| + | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net | ||
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| + | ==Additional Help== | ||
| + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
| + | :'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | ||
| + | :'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | :'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 27 February 2025
Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, 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 subscription 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
Adobe 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.
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Illustrator Tutorials Covering the Basics — on vecteezy.com
- 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 (7:23 mins)
Alternatives
Links to other external sites:
- AFFINITY Designer — alternative to Adobe Illustrator
- The Best Illustrator Alternatives — alternativeto.net
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- 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.