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== tips ==
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* Save Artboards as Separate Files
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* With the image and clipping mask still selected, in the transparency palette select any mode other than 'Normal'.
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Select Object > Flatten Transparency. Set the Raster/Vector Balance to 100 (Raster). Click 'OK'.
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== shortcuts ==
 
== shortcuts ==
  

Revision as of 19:04, 3 September 2013

tips

  • Save Artboards as Separate Files
  • With the image and clipping mask still selected, in the transparency palette select any mode other than 'Normal'.

Select Object > Flatten Transparency. Set the Raster/Vector Balance to 100 (Raster). Click 'OK'.

shortcuts

  • apple-J to join
  • apple-8 to combine compound path

Batch Convert AI to JPG

after poking about i figured out that you can use bridge > tools > photoshop > image processor to export AI to JPG to whatever specifications you want.

before finding out this function i tried this: http://automatorworld.com/archives/illustrator-to-jpeg/comment-page-1/#comment-292912

3D Extrude

  • Draw Hidden Faces
  • Expand Appearance

Scribble

You can apply to Fills - apply multiple ones in opposite directionand get cross hatches

See Also

i really should do more with illustrator! http://www.theitarticles.com/7-things-you-didnt-know-adobe-illustrator-could-do/295/