Erasing Vectors Like Pixels
One of the very cool new tools in Illustrator is the Eraser tool. To see how it works, select some of the objects on a ...
Save a Copy
Sometimes during the process of designing a layout, I decide to explore other possible solutions which can alter the entire document dramatically. But what if ...
Speeding Up Work By Avoiding Slow Previews
Because the operating performance of Illustrator CS3 is vastly improved, this may be more of a CS2 tip. When working on complex effects such as ...
Having Trouble Dragging a Ruler Guide Onto Your Page?
Once you get beyond the obvious advantages of Live Color and Swatch Groups, you might discover that there are other great new Swatch features that ...
Additions to Swatches Panel Have Many Pluses
Once you get beyond the obvious advantages of Live Color and Swatch Groups, you might discover that there are other great new Swatch features that ...
Design Makeover: Modern Media Makeover
Design Makeover is a column at Layers Magazine. Each issue features a client in need of a makeover and and three designers up for the ...
Taking Control of Ruler Units with a Single Click
I opened an InDesign layout that another freelancer had created. When I looked at my Rulers, they were using Picas for the units of measurement. ...
Additions to Swatches Panel Have Many Pluses
Once you get beyond the obvious advantages of Live Color and Swatch Groups, you might discover that there are other great new Swatch features that ...