illustrator chapter 4 Flashcards
point of origin
place where all transformations are executed in relation to a fixed point
4 basic methods for making transformations
click transform tools, click and drag on artboard
double click transform tool
transform tool then click artboard
transform tool, alt., artboard
free transform
8-handled bounding box to selected image
transform panel
displays info about size, orientation, and location one or more selected objects
x and y coordinates
indicates horizontal and vertical locations on the artboard
shear tool
hidden behind scale tool- angles things
concentric
refers to objects that share the same centerpoint
outline stroke command
converts a stroked path into a closed path that is same width as the original stroked path
compound shape
2 or more paths that are combined in such a way that ‘holes’ appear where ever path overlaps
pathfinders
group of preset operations that help you combine paths in a variety of ways
add to shape area
converts 2 or more overlapping objects into a single merged object
subtract from shape area
where objects objects overlap
intersect shape area
creates a single merged object from the area where 2 or more objects overlaps
minus back
the opposite of subtract; deletes the backrest objects from the frontmost objects
divide
divides an object into its component filled faces
transformation
when you change an objects size, shape position on the art board
5 transformation tools
rotate, scale, reflect, shear, and free transform tools
reflect
flips object across axis- good for tracing symmetrical objects
shear
skews or distorts an object- good for depth
transform each
good for transforming multiple objects individually
offset path command
creates copy of selected path set off by a specified distance
pathfinders
good for creating complex or irregular shapes from basic shapes
align panel
offers a quick and simple solution for aligning selected objects along the axis you specify
clipping mask
in object menu: window through which you view some or all of the objects behind the mask in stacking order- like putting a picture inside text
