illustrator chpt 4 Flashcards
point of origin
place where all transformation are executed in relation to a fixed point
4 basic methods for making transformation
*click transform tool
*double click the transform tool
*click the transform tool then dartboard
*click transform tool, click alt, then artboard
free transform
applies an eight handled bounding box to selected image
transform panel
displays info about the size, orientation and location of one or more selected objects
x and y coordinates
indicates objects horizontal and vertical locations on art board
shear tool
hidden behind scale tool
concentric
refers t objects that hare the same center point
routine stroke command
converts a stroked path into a closed path that is same width as the original stroked path
compound shape
two or more paths that are combined in such a way that holes appear where ever paths overlaps
pathfinders
group of present operations that help you combine path a variety of ways
add to shape to area
converts two or more overlapping objects into a single merged objects
subtract from shape area
where objects overlap
intersect shape area
creates a single merged objects from there where two more objects overlap
minus back
the opposite of subtract deletes the backrest object from the frontmost object
divide
divides an object into its component filled faces
transformation
when you change an objects size, shape, or position on the art board
transformation tool
rotate, scale, reflect, shear, and free transform tool
reflect
flips across axis
shear
skews nor distorts an object
transformation each
good for transforming multiple objects individually
offset path command
creates a copy selected path set off by a specified distance
pathfinders
are good for creating complexion irregulars shapes from basic shapes
align panel
offers quick and simple solution for aligning selected objects along thesis you specify
clipping mask
in the object menu
