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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality. | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality. | ||
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| + | '''Adobe Illustrator''' is a commercial vector graphics software package for Windows and Macintosh (but not Linux). | ||
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Adobe Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite. | Adobe Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite. | ||
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Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. | Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. | ||
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:'''- View Shortcuts:''' | :'''- View Shortcuts:''' | ||
::{| class="wikitable" | ::{| class="wikitable" | ||
| − | |Ctrl + = | + | | Ctrl + = |
|Cmd + = | |Cmd + = | ||
| − | |Zoom in | + | | Zoom in |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Ctrl + - | + | | Ctrl + - |
|Cmd + - | |Cmd + - | ||
| − | |Zoom out | + | | Zoom out |
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| − | |Ctrl + 0 | + | | Ctrl + 0 |
|Cmd + 0 | |Cmd + 0 | ||
|Fit to window | |Fit to window | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Ctrl + 1 | + | | Ctrl + 1 |
| Cmd + 1 | | Cmd + 1 | ||
| − | | View actual size | + | |View actual size |
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:'''-''' [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html '''Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator - Adobe Support'''] | :'''-''' [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html '''Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator - Adobe Support'''] | ||
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. | + | : 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. |
| − | ==See Also == | + | ==See Also== |
Links to other PPM Wiki pages: | Links to other PPM Wiki pages: | ||
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | :'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ Adobe Illustrator Alternatives]''' | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ Adobe Illustrator Alternatives]''' | ||
| − | ==Other Fun Stuff == | + | ==Other Fun Stuff== |
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/generative-recolor.html Adobe Firefly]''' — Generative Recolor (beta) in Illustrator | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/generative-recolor.html Adobe Firefly]''' — Generative Recolor (beta) in Illustrator | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 11 July 2023
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
Adobe Illustrator is a commercial vector graphics software package for Windows and Macintosh (but not Linux).
Adobe Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite.
Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3.
Tips
- - View Shortcuts:
Ctrl + = Cmd + = Zoom in Ctrl + - Cmd + - Zoom out Ctrl + 0 Cmd + 0 Fit to window Ctrl + 1 Cmd + 1 View actual size
- - Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator - Adobe Support
- - Share your artwork with others using the Package command.
- - Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance
Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Links to external sites:
- Illustrator Get Started course — Adobe
- Essential techniques for beginners — Adobe
- Illustrator 2022 MasterClass — Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P.
- Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
- Product Home Page
- All Products — Adobe
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.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to external sites:
- Avery Templates — design and print using Illustrator
- 35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design
- How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator
- Adobe Illustrator Alternatives
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- Adobe Firefly — Generative Recolor (beta) in Illustrator
- John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987)
Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design — paperback book - Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
- Adobe Fandom Wiki
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