Adobe Illustrator Flashcards
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Which tool is best for tracing a scanned hand-drawn logo into editable vector paths automatically?
Answer: Image Trace
Image Trace converts raster artwork into vector paths that can then be expanded and edited.
What does the Pathfinder 'Minus Front' command do to two overlapping shapes?
Answer: Subtracts the front shape from the back shape
Minus Front removes the topmost (front) object's area from the object beneath it.
Which file format preserves Illustrator's editable layers and is the native Illustrator format?
Answer: AI
The AI format is Illustrator's native file type and retains full editability.
What is the purpose of the Appearance panel in Illustrator?
Answer: To manage multiple fills, strokes, and effects on a single object
The Appearance panel lets you stack and edit several fills, strokes, and effects on one object.
Which keyboard shortcut groups selected objects in Illustrator on Windows?
Answer: Ctrl+G
Ctrl+G groups selected objects so they move and transform together.
What does converting text to outlines accomplish?
Answer: Turns editable type into vector shapes so fonts aren't needed
Outlining type creates vector paths from letters, so the original font no longer must be installed.
Which color mode should you choose for artwork intended for print production?
Answer: CMYK
CMYK matches the four process inks used by commercial printers.