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==Classes and Training== | ==Classes and Training== | ||
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | :Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
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:'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course] -- Adobe''' | :'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course] -- Adobe''' | ||
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:'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/sharing-basics.html Share your artwork with others using the Package command.]''' | :'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/sharing-basics.html Share your artwork with others using the Package command.]''' | ||
:'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/create-efficient-illustrator-files-improve.html Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance]''' | :'''- [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/create-efficient-illustrator-files-improve.html Create efficient Illustrator files | Improve print performance]''' | ||
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:check the Illustrator file to see if it has elements that need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard. | :check the Illustrator file to see if it has elements that need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard. | ||
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Revision as of 20:53, 2 November 2022
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, 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
Classes and Training
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training -- PPM Trainer(s) needed
- Illustrator Get Started course -- Adobe
- Illustrator 2022 MasterClass -- Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P.
- Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
Tips
- 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
- - If large format printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2" on a PPM Large Format Printer,
- check the Illustrator file to see if it has elements that need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
Member Showcase
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- Essential techniques for beginners
- 35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design
- How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator
- Developer Website
Other Fun Stuff
- Illustrator Review June 1987.pdf
Illustrator 1.1 Review
by Warren Jokinen
(June 1987)
Links to other sites (external links):
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.