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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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Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CS6 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.
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"all you need"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 15.0.2
Pros
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
Cons
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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"Thank you so much"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 13.0.2
Pros
great software
Cons
great software
Summary
great software
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"very good software"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 CS3
Pros
not bad at all
Cons
not bad at all
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"thank you very much"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 13.0.2
Pros
thank you very much
Cons
thank very much
Summary
thankkkkkkkkkks
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"Not as good as CS3"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 15.0.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Okay, I have CS3 and CS5 loaded on my machine at work. I often have to work with customers' pdf files and alter them in illustrator. So I open a file in Illustrator CS3, and everything shows up fine. Then, I open the same file in Illustrator CS5, and it says that there are links missing and loads with missing parts. So CS3 does a better job with files than CS5? And let me tell you, adding multiple pages in files without creating a way for customers who have lower versions to see those pages in the CS5 version is really bad thinking. Adobe is destroying their products by trying to make too many changes. Too much of something is a bad thing. Didn't anybody ever tell you that Adobe? You make a graphic artist's job a nightmare! -
"want to try cs3"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 13.0.2
Pros
it's awesome... or so I've heard
Cons
Cost too high
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"Disssssssapointing!"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 14.0
Pros
It's a different color!
Cons
TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many changes, old commands moved somewhere else?????????????????
Summary
Don't waste your money...CS# works fine.
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"amazingly good"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 14.0
Pros
powerful, speed is good
Cons
none at all
Summary
im speechless
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"tttttttttttttttttttttttttttt"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 13.0.2
Pros
I want to test this product.
Cons
I don't know yet.
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"acobe illustrator cs3"
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6 CS3
Pros
just need this
Cons
i like it ,so
