Transforming and distorting objects
Point Of Orgin
Place where all transformation are executed in relation to a fixed point.
Free Transform
Applies an eight handled bounding box to selected image,
Pathfinders
Are good for creating complex or irregular shapes from basic shapes.
Outline Stroke Command
Converts a stroke path into a closed path that is same width as the original stroked path.
Add to Shape area
Converts two or more overlapping objects into a single merged object.
Offset path comand
Creats a copy of a selected path set off by a specified distance,
Intersect Shape Area
Creats a single merged object from the area where two or more object overlap.
Tansform Panel
Displays info about the size, orientation and loaction of one or more selected objects.
Divide
Divides an object into its component.
Reflect
Flips object across axis- good for tracing stmmetricle object like a spoon.
Transform Each
Good for transforming multiple objects individually.
Pathfinder
Group of present operations that help you combine paths in a variety of ways.
Shear Tool
Hidden behind scale tool- shears at an angle.
Clipping Mask
In object menu: window through which you view come or all of the objects behind the mask in stacking order- like putting a picture inside text.
X and Y coordinates
Indicate objects horizontal (x) and verticle (y) locations on artboard.
When you change and objects shape or position on the artboard.
It is a transformation.
Allign Pannel
Offers a quick and simple solution for aligning selceted objects along the axis you specify.
4 Basic Methods for making transformations
*Click transform tools- then click and drag anywhere on the artboard. *double click the trandsform tool. *Click transform tool then click the artboard. *Click transform tool- press alt then click artboard.
Concentric
Refers to objects that share the same center point.
Transformation tools
Rotate, scale, reflect, shear, and free transform tools.
Shear
Skews or distorts an object- good for depth.
Minus Back
The opposite of subtract: deletes the backmost object from the frontmost object.
Comound Shape
Two or more paths that are combinded in such a way that "holes" appear where ever paths overlap.
Subtract From Shape Area
Where objects overlap.
