Design tip bits

Want to change a fill or stroke to none. 1. Indicate whether you want to change the fill or stroke in the tool menu You can toggle between the fill and stroke by pressing the x key 2. Select the object and press the / key. Applying the same fill and stroke You can apply the same fill and stroke to an object without it being selected. 1.Select the eyedropper tool 2. Click in the object that has the colour and stroke that you wish to apply to other object(s) 3. Hold down the option key and click in the (unselected) objects. If the object you want to change has no fill, then you will have to click on the path in order to change the appearance. (This is why I always advise using smart guides see tipbits tuesday april 8) Applying the colour of a stroke or fill with another colour used in your document. 1. Indicate whether you want to change the fill or stroke in the tool menu You can toggle between the fill and stroke by pressing the x key 2. Select the object you want to change 3. While h...

Have you ever filled an object with a pattern but then wanted to change the size or angle or shape of the pattern without altering the object? Here's how to do it. 1. Select the object 2. Select the desired tool from the toolbox (scale tool, rotate tool, selection tool if you want to move the pattern) 3. Click and drag holding down the (`) accent grave key Holding down the (`) and the shift keys makes sure your pattern is enlarged proportionately, or rotated at fixed angles. Using the section tool (black arrow) the pattern can be positioned where you want it within the object. However be aware. If you have changed the attributes of the pattern the next object made will contain the altered pattern! The selected object will once again have to be filled with the original pattern