Adobe Illustrator CS5 – Illustrated Unit C: Going Beyond the Basics

Objectives Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to:  Use the Transform Each command  Select within groups and make guides  Modify objects with the Direct Selection tool  Work with the stacking order  Create interlocking objects

Objectives  Create concentric circles  Use the Unite shape mode  Add visual complexity with the stacking order

Using the Transform Each Command Offers the option to transform multiple objects simultaneously, but individually  Great for making a complex pattern from a simple illustration Transform Each dialog box  One of nine reference points can be selected Indicates which point the selected object will transform from

Using the Transform Each Command Point of origin  Chosen the from in the dialog box Default point of origin  Center reference point selected

Using the Transform Each Command FIGURE C-1: Transform Each dialog box

Using the Transform Each Command FIGURE C-2: Squares are scaled 70% FIGURE C-3: Pattern created with the Transform Each command

Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides Selection tool  Used to select all objects in a group Direct Selection tool  Used to select individual objects within a group Make Guides command  Used to convert Illustrator objects into guides (i.e., object guides)

Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides FIGURE C-4: Converting the rectangle to an object guide

Selecting Within Groups and Making Guides FIGURE C-5: Viewing two object guides

Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool Direct Selection tool  Also used to select individual components of a single vector object Select individual paths and anchor points on vector objects  Anchor points appear white or hollow Hollow anchor points can be selected individually When you apply the Add Anchor Points command, the entire object becomes selected

Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool FIGURE C-6: Repositioning the 4" x 4" square

Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool FIGURE C-7: Moving a single anchor point

Modifying Objects with the Direct Selection Tool FIGURE C-8: Recreating the starburst

Working with the Stacking Order Stacking order  Order of how objects are arranged in front of and behind other objects on the artboard Objects are created in front of the existing objects  Arrange commands on the Object menu Allows you to manipulate stacking order  Draw Behind drawing mode Allows objects to be created behind a object or at the bottom of the stacking order

Working with the Stacking Order FIGURE C-9: Red rectangle sent to the back of the stacking order FIGURE C-10: Moving the blue oval forward in the stacking order

Working with the Stacking Order FIGURE C-11: The new red circle behind the purple rectangle

Creating Interlocking Objects Line segments  Selected when you click a path with the Direct Selection tool  Fall within each set of two anchor points Interlocking objects  Created using the Paste In Front command

Creating Interlocking Objects FIGURE C-12: Identifying the orange path to select FIGURE C-13: A copy of the orange path is in front of all objects

Creating Interlocking Objects FIGURE C-14: Identifying the green path to select FIGURE C-15: Identifying the purple path to select

Creating Interlocking Objects FIGURE C-16: Identifying the two anchor points to select FIGURE C-17: The completed effect—it’s all an illusion

Creating Concentric Circles Circles that have a common center  Created using the Offset Path command Offsetting a path  Negative input value creates a smaller path inside the original  Positive input value creates a larger path outside the original

Creating Concentric Circles FIGURE C-18: Concentric and evenly space circles FIGURE C-19: Each new circle is.25" outside its original

Using the Unite Shape Mode Pathfinder panel  Contains pre-programmed actions to perform basic functions on selected objects  Shape modes and pathfinders: allow new shapes to be created from overlapping objects Shape modes: first row Pathfinders: second row

Using the Unite Shape Mode Unite shape mode  Unites multiple paths as a single object FIGURE C-20: Uniting all the paths

Using the Unite Shape Mode FIGURE C-21: Odd “holes” remain where paths didn’t overlap

Using the Unite Shape Mode FIGURE C-22: Drawing rectangles over holes

Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order Stacking order  Manages which objects are in front of or behind other objects  Can be used to add visual complexity to an illustration Pasting new objects in front of or behind existing objects can add a sense of dimension, layering, and depth

Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order FIGURE C-23: Bringing the paths to the front FIGURE C-24: Pasted path with dark blue fill

Adding Visual Complexity with the Stacking Order FIGURE C-25: Final illustration