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:'''- [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]'''
  
==Training -- PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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==Training PPM Trainer(s) needed==
 
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''']
  
 
Links to external sites:
 
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' -- Adobe
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:'''[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html Illustrator Get Started course]''' Adobe
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html '''Essential techniques for beginners'''] '''-- Adobe'''
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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/illustration-techniques.html '''Essential techniques for beginners'''] Adobe
:'''[https://www.udemy.com/course/illustrator-cc-masterclass/ Illustrator 2022 MasterClass]''' -- Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P.
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:'''[https://www.udemy.com/course/illustrator-cc-masterclass/ Illustrator 2022 MasterClass]''' Udemy class ($20) recommended by Mathew P.
 
:'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-illustrator-keyboard-shortcuts-cheat-sheet/ Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet]'''
 
:'''[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-illustrator-keyboard-shortcuts-cheat-sheet/ Illustrator Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet]'''
 
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Product Home Page]'''
 
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Product Home Page]'''
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products -- Adobe]'''
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products Adobe]'''
  
 
==For Additional Help==
 
==For Additional Help==
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==Curated Links==
 
==Curated Links==
 
Links to external sites:
 
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' -- design and print using Illustrator
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:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' design and print using Illustrator
 
:[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design''']
 
:[https://www.vecteezy.com/blog/design-tips/illustrator-tutorials '''35 Adobe Illustrator Tutorials to Master Vector Design''']
 
:[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/open-ai-files-without-illustrator/ '''How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator''']
 
:[https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/open-ai-files-without-illustrator/ '''How to Open AI Files Without Illustrator''']
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==Other Fun Stuff ==
 
==Other Fun Stuff ==
 
Links to external sites:
 
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial] -- (1987)'''<br>'''[https://pikp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/PPLD/search/results/?qu=GRAPHIC+ICONS&te=ILS Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design]''' -- paperback book
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial] (1987)'''<br>'''[https://pikp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/PPLD/search/results/?qu=GRAPHIC+ICONS&te=ILS Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design]''' paperback book
 
:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story''']
 
:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story''']
 
:'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki Adobe Fandom Wiki]'''
 
:'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki Adobe Fandom Wiki]'''

Revision as of 18:31, 2 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.



Adobe Illustrator application icon
Adobe Illustrator icon


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:

Inkscape Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe InDesign Tips
Adobe Bridge Tips
Canva Tips
  Computers  

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:

John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987)
Visionaries who shaped modern graphic design — paperback book
Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
Adobe Fandom Wiki

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.