Introduction
What is AI?
Vector graphics vs. raster
Create and define new files
File resolution
Resolution units
Color mode
Workspace setup
Panels and tool bars
Workspace and essential windows for the figure builder
Saving and managing the workspace
Artboards
Change artboard size and units
Add and remove artboards
Move between artboards
Rearrange artboards
Edit artboard
Working with layers
Add and delete layers
Visibility and locking layers
Detect and select object within layer
Arrange layer and sublayer
View setup
Smart guides
Rulers
Grid
Saving files and formats
Save files as vector
Export files and save as raster
File compression
Building the figure
Essential tools and windows for the figure builder:
Selection tool
Direct selection tool
Shape tool
Pathfinder window
Line segment tool
Pen tool
Pencil tool
Swatches and colors windows
Type tool and options
Stroke window
Character window
Alignment window
Appearance window
Managing images and photos
Import an image
Crop an image – crop and clipping mask
Scaling
Alignment
Managing graphs
Importing graphs from other software
Solution for graphs or traces that can’t be imported or missing sources