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True to its name, Adobe Illustrator began life as a standard-bearer for vector-based illustration and design, but fell behind the times because it lacked the Web output of competitors, such as Macromedia Freehand. Eager to shed Illustrator's stodgy image as a print-only application, Adobe has taught this old dog many new tricks. Beginning with version 9, Illustrator has embraced the Web while continually adding new drawing tools and productivity features.
Illustrator 10.0 is geared toward achieving that ever-important balance between image size and quality. You can edit SVG (scalable vector graphics), slice and map your images, and make use of symbols for repeating graphics. This new version also delivers better layout tools, including snap-to grids, Smart Guides, and the Align palette.
Graphic artists will appreciate the mass of new creative tools, including warp effects; liquefy controls; arc, grid, and shape tools; editable drop shadows, glows, and other effects; and editable compound shapes. Timesaving technology, such as data-driven graphics (which allows for scripted generation of design variations), should appeal to pragmatic developers.
With all these features, as well as native support for Mac OS X's preemptive multitasking and the G4's Altivec technology, Illustrator is truly a graphic designer's best friend. Illustrator is not for everyone. As is typical for Adobe products, the system requirements and learning curve can be daunting, and strict limitations on the demo prevent saving, exporting, or printing. That said, this program offers features and functionality that can't be matched, and is a must-have for anyone who is serious about professional-quality digital illustration.
Adobe Illustrator CS2 convert bitmaps to vector artwork and paint more intuitively. It saves time with intelligent palettes and optimized workspaces. Plus, tight integration with other software allows you to produce extraordinary graphics for print, video, the Web, and mobile devices.
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From Adobe Systems:
Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CS5 software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, a host of time-savers, and integration with Adobe CS Live online services.
What's new in this version:
Version 15.0.2 addresses a number of issues, including the following:
- PSD files lose saturation of spot colors when imported into AiCS5
- Performance problems when guides are set to dot
- Acrobat 10 documents with passwords fail to open
- Improved precision with DXF import
- Links are broken in legacy formats when image name contains Japanese characters for voiced sound marks
- Rounded Corner Edges that... See all new features
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Version: Adobe Illustrator CS5 15.0.2
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Ive worked with Illustrator for almost 20 years. the newest version is amazing. I use it for logo design, packaging, technical illustration, icons, infographics and more. check out some of the work at http://www.creativeblox.com
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requires a very robust computer. I probably use a 10% of all of the features. Cant remember when was the last time i used the chart feature.
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