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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html '''Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator - Adobe Support''']
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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/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]'''
:'''-''' 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===
 
===For Additional Help===

Revision as of 19:08, 13 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

Adobe Illustrator application icon
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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

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):

Inkscape Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe InDesign Tips
Canva Tips
Computers

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


Links to other sites (external links):

Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
Adobe Fandom Wiki



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