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Introduction

(4)

File Preparation

(8)

Launch FreeHand

(1)

Create a new document

(1)

Change the units of measurement

(1)

Display the Document Inspector

(1)

Change the printer resolution

(1)

Select a new work page size

(1)

Create a custom-size work page

(1)

Change the orientation of a page

(1)

Create additional work pages

(1)

Move pages with the Page tool

(1)

Move pages with the page thumbnails

(1)

Change the page icon magnifications

(1)

Set a bleed size

(1)

Save a document

(1)

Close a document

(1)

Revert to last saved version

(1)

Quit FreeHand

(1)

Use the Wizard (Win)

(1)

Views and Precision

(12)

View artwork in the Preview mode

(1)

View artwork in the Fast Preview mode

(1)

View artwork in the Keyline modes

(1)

View artwork in Flash anti-alias mode

(1)

See the page rulers

(1)

Create guides by dragging

(1)

Move a guide by dragging

(1)

Delete a guide by dragging

(1)

Reposition guides using the Guides dialog box

(1)

Delete guides using the Guides dialog box

(1)

Lock guides

(1)

Turn on Snap To Guides

(1)

View the document grid

(1)

Change the document grid intervals

(1)

Turn on Snap to Grid

(1)

Work with a relative grid

(1)

Turn on Snap To Point

(1)

Zoom using the View menu

(1)

Zoom using the Magnifying tool

(1)

Use the Magnification pop-up menu

(1)

Enter magnification amounts

(1)

Create and choose Custom views

(1)

Edit a Custom view

(1)

Hide onscreen elements

(1)

Use the Zip feature (Mac)

(1)

Use the Zip feature (Win)

(1)

Join tabbed panels

(1)

Separate tabbed panels

(1)

Work with docked panels

(1)

Layers and Layering

(8)

Move objects to front or back of a layer

(1)

Move objects within a layer

(1)

Move objects using Paste In Front or Behind

(1)

View the Layers panel

(1)

Rename a layer

(1)

Duplicate a layer

(1)

Remove a layer

(1)

Reorder layers

(1)

Move objects between layers

(1)

Create a nonprinting layer

(1)

Create a printing layer

(1)

Change the display of a layer

(1)

Lock a layer

(1)

Lock an object on a layer

(1)

Unlock an object on a layer

(1)

Change the display color of a layer

(1)

Creation Tools

(14)

Draw a rectangle

(1)

Draw a square

(1)

Set the corner radius for a rectangle

(1)

Draw an ellipse or circle

(1)

Draw a straight line

(1)

Draw a polygon

(1)

Create a star

(1)

Set the Freehand tool mode

(1)

Draw with the Freehand tool

(1)

Set the Variable stroke mode

(1)

Draw with the Variable stroke tool

(1)

Set the Calligraphic pen mode

(1)

Draw with the Calligraphic pen tool

(1)

Set the Spiral tool mode

(2)

Choose the settings for the Arc tool

(1)

Draw with the Arc tool

(1)

Import artwork for tracing

(1)

Trace an image

(1)

Points and Paths

(14)

Select points by clicking

(1)

Select points with a marquee

(1)

Basics of points

(1)

Corner points

(1)

Curve points

(1)

Connector points

(1)

One-third rule

(1)

Delete a point from a path

(1)

Add a point to a path

(1)

Connect points

(1)

Split a point

(1)

Retract handles manually

(1)

Extend a single handle manually

(1)

Extend two handles manually

(1)

Manipulate points using the Object Inspector

(1)

Retract point handles using the Object Inspector

(1)

Extend handles using the Object Inspector

(1)

Close a previously drawn path

(1)

Determine if path is open or closed

(1)

Open or close a path using the Object Inspector

(1)

Move a point or grouped object numerically

(1)

Group paths

(1)

Work with grouped objects

(1)

Select individual points in a group

(1)

Nest objects

(1)

Work with nested groups

(1)

Ungroup an object

(1)

Select and move an object

(1)

Delete an object

(1)

Change the size of a grouped object numerically

(1)

Modify a path using Bend-O-Matic

(1)

Select behind objects

(1)

Pen and Bezigon

(6)

Difference between Pen and Bezigon tools

(1)

Draw an object with straight sides

(1)

Draw a smooth curved path with the Bezigon

(1)

Draw a smooth curved path with the Pen

(1)

Draw a bumpy curved path with the Bezigon

(1)

Draw a bumpy curved path with the Pen

(1)

Draw a straight-to-bumpy path with the Bezigon

(1)

Draw a straight-to-bumpy path with the Pen

(1)

Create connector points using the Bezigon

(1)

Create connector points using the Pen

(1)

Add points to end of path

(1)

Move and Transform

(14)

Read the Info Toolbar

(1)

Info Toolbar readings

(1)

Cut, copy, or paste objects

(1)

Move and copy an object

(1)

Rotate an object by eye

(1)

Scale an object by eye

(1)

Reflect an object by eye

(1)

Skew an object by eye

(1)

Copy and transform an object

(1)

Power Duplicating

(1)

View the Transform panel

(1)

Move using the Transform panel

(1)

Rotate using the Transform panel

(1)

Scale using the Transform panel

(1)

Skew using the Transform panel

(1)

Reflect using the Transform panel

(1)

Change the Constrain axis

(1)

Use the Transformation handles

(1)

Use the Push/Pull Freeform tool

(1)

Use the Reshape Area Freeform tool

(1)

Working in Color

(10)

Color Mixer in CMYK mode

(1)

Color Mixer in RGB mode

(1)

Color Mixer in HLS mode

(1)

Color Mixer in Windows mode

(1)

Color Mixer in Apple mode

(1)

Which color system to use

(1)

Define a CMYK color

(1)

Define an RGB color

(1)

Define an HLS color

(1)

Add a color to the Color List

(1)

Rename a color

(1)

Convert process to spot color

(1)

Convert spot to process color

(1)

Change the order of colors

(1)

Duplicate colors

(1)

Remove colors

(1)

Replace colors

(1)

Drag colors from a drawing to the color list

(1)

Hide the color names

(1)

Change the color mode

(1)

Make a tint of a color

(1)

Add colors from copied objects

(1)

Add colors from imported EPS files

(1)

Color-matching system libraries

(1)

Add colors from color-matching system libraries

(1)

Export a custom color library

(1)

Fills

(14)

Display the Fill Inspector

(1)

Apply a Basic fill using the Fill Inspector

(1)

Change a fill color using the Color List

(1)

Change a fill color using the Fill Inspector

(1)

Change a fill color by dragging

(1)

Change a fill color to None

(1)

Create a linear gradient fill

(1)

Create a 3D effect using linear gradients

(1)

Apply a linear gradient by dragging a color

(1)

Create a radial gradient

(1)

Create a 3D effect using radial gradients

(1)

Apply a radial gradient by dragging a color

(1)

Add colors to gradient fills

(1)

Create a Transparent lens fill

(1)

Create a Magnify lens fill

(1)

Use the Centerpoint control

(1)

Use the Invert lens fill

(1)

Use the Lighten lens fill

(1)

Use the Darken lens fill

(1)

Use the Monochrome lens fill

(1)

Working with spot colors

(1)

Create and apply a Tiled fill

100

(1)

Adjust a Tiled fill

101

(1)

Apply a Custom or Textured fill

102

(1)

Apply a Pattern fill

103

(1)

Apply a PostScript fill

104

(1)

Use the Overprint feature

104

(1)

Strokes

105

(8)

Apply a Basic stroke

105

(1)

Change the color of a stroke

106

(1)

Change the width of a stroke

107

(1)

Apply a cap to a stroke

107

(1)

Change the join of a stroke

108

(1)

Change the Miter limit

108

(1)

Apply a dash pattern

109

(1)

Edit a dash pattern

109

(1)

Create a multicolored dash

110

(1)

Apply arrowheads

110

(1)

Create new arrowheads

110

(1)

Edit arrowheads

111

(1)

Apply a Custom stroke pattern

111

(1)

Apply a Pattern stroke

112

(1)

PostScript strokes

112

(1)

Blends

113

(8)

Create a simple blend

114

(1)

Create a custom blend

115

(1)

Ungroup a blend

116

(1)

Change the number of steps in a blend

116

(1)

Change the number of steps in a document

116

(1)

Modify a blend shape

117

(1)

Modify a blend color

117

(1)

Align a blend to a path

118

(1)

Release a blend from a path

118

(1)

Select objects blended along a path

119

(1)

View blends

119

(1)

Rules of blends

119

(1)

Avoid banding in blends when printing

120

(1)

Basic Text

121

(18)

Create a standard text block

122

(1)

Create an auto-expanding text block

122

(1)

Change the auto-expansion settings

122

(1)

Change the size of a dragged text block

123

(1)

Recognize the status of the Link box

123

(1)

Automatically shrink a text block

124

(1)

Apply a border to a text block

124

(1)

Inset text

124

(1)

Position a text block numerically

125

(1)

Import text

125

(1)

Change character attributes using the Inspector

126

(1)

Change character attributes

127

(1)

Change horizontal scaling

128

(1)

Use the Convert Case commands

129

(1)

Change paragraph attributes

129

(1)

Change margin indents using the text ruler

130

(1)

Create hanging punctuation

130

(1)

Use automatic hyphenation

131

(1)

Control the hyphenation

131

(1)

Align text by using tabs

132

(1)

Set the tabs by dragging

133

(1)

Set the tabs numerically

133

(1)

Delete existing tabs

133

(1)

Move a tab

133

(1)

Create columns and rows

134

(1)

Add rules to columns and rows

135

(1)

Link text between objects

136

(1)

Copyfit text

137

(1)

Keep words and lines together

138

(1)

Text Effects

139

(10)

Attach text to a path

139

(1)

Change the direction in which the text flows

140

(1)

Move the text along a path

140

(1)

Change the text alignment

140

(1)

Change the orientation and rotation

141

(1)

Move text numerically

141

(1)

Display and print the path

141

(1)

Apply any of the special text effects

142

(1)

Edit Highlight, Underline, and Strikethrough effects

142

(1)

Edit Inline effect

143

(1)

Use Shadow effect

144

(1)

Edit Zoom effect

144

(1)

Create paragraph rules

145

(1)

Wrap text around a graphic element

146

(1)

Change a text wrap

146

(1)

Undo a text wrap

146

(1)

Create an inline graphic

147

(1)

Convert text into paths

148

(1)

Editing Text

149

(6)

Open the Text Editor

149

(1)

Use the special characters

150

(1)

End of column

150

(1)

End of line

150

(1)

Non-Breaking space

150

(1)

Em space

150

(1)

En space

150

(1)

Thin space

150

(1)

Em dash

150

(1)

En dash

150

(1)

Discretionary hypen

151

(1)

Typing with the special characters

151

(1)

See the invisible characters

152

(1)

Use the spelling checker

152

(1)

Use the Change button

153

(1)

Use the Change All button

153

(1)

Use the Ignore button

153

(1)

Use the Ignore All button

153

(1)

Use the Add button

153

(1)

Use the Suggest button

153

(1)

Use the Find Text dialog box

154

(1)

Automating FreeHand

155

(14)

Working with styles

156

(1)

View the default styles

156

(1)

Define a style by example

157

(1)

Rename a style

157

(1)

Apply a style

157

(1)

Define a style by attributes

158

(1)

Redefine a style

158

(1)

Change the Styles display

159

(1)

Use the Edit Style dialog box

159

(1)

Create Parent and Child styles

160

(1)

Work with Parent and Child styles

160

(1)

Duplicate styles

161

(1)

Remove a style

161

(1)

Find objects by attributes

162

(1)

Find and change the attributes

163

(1)

Use the Set Note command

164

(1)

Use Copy and Paste Attributes

164

(1)

Use a symbol to create an instance

165

(1)

Create a symbol by dragging

165

(1)

Create a symbol using menu commands

166

(1)

Export symbols

166

(1)

Import symbols

167

(1)

Modify a symbol

167

(1)

Delete a symbol

168

(1)

Path Operations

169

(16)

Use the Operations palette

170

(1)

Create joined paths

170

(1)

Split joined objects

171

(1)

Use Paste Inside

171

(1)

Move objects pasted inside

171

(1)

Close an open path

172

(1)

Close an open path using the mouse

172

(1)

Open a closed path

172

(1)

Use the Reverse Direction command with blends

172

(1)

Use the Knife tool

173

(1)

Use the Remove Overlap command

174

(1)

Use the Simplify command

174

(1)

Use the Add Points command

174

(1)

Use the Intersect command

175

(1)

Use the Punch command

175

(1)

Use the Union command

176

(1)

Use the Divide command

176

(1)

Use the Transparency command

176

(1)

Use the Crop command

177

(1)

Use the Expand Stroke command

177

(1)

Use the Inset Path command

178

(1)

Use the Fractalize command

178

(1)

Use the Emboss command

179

(1)

Use the Repeat Xtra command

179

(1)

Apply preset envelope to a graphic

180

(1)

Remove an envelope from a graphic

180

(1)

Use a path as an envelope

181

(1)

Save a custom envelope

181

(1)

Delete an envelope preset

181

(1)

Paste an envelope as a path

182

(1)

Attach an object to the Perspective grid

183

(1)

Move an object on the Perspective grid

183

(1)

Set up a custom Perspective grid

184

(1)

Release an object from the Perspective grid

184

(1)

Remove objects from the Perspective grid

184

(1)

Xtras

185

(14)

Use the Xtra Tools panel

186

(1)

Set the 3D Rotation controls

186

(1)

Use the 3D Rotation tool

187

(1)

Use the Fisheye Lens tool

187

(1)

Use the Smudge tool

188

(1)

Change the Smudge colors

188

(1)

Use the Shadow tool

189

(1)

Use the Roughen tool

190

(1)

Use the Eyedropper tool

190

(1)

Set the Mirror tool controls

191

(1)

Use the Mirror tool

191

(1)

Store objects in the Graphic Hose palette

192

(1)

Use the Graphic Hose tool

193

(1)

Use the Bend tool

194

(1)

Use the Color Control dialog box

194

(1)

Darken or lighten colors

195

(1)

Saturate or desaturate colors

195

(1)

Convert colors to grayscale

195

(1)

Name all colors

196

(1)

Sort the Color List by name

196

(1)

Delete Unused Named Colors

196

(1)

Use the Randomize Named Colors Xtra

196

(1)

Delete empty text boxes

196

(1)

Use the Trap Xtra

197

(1)

Using third-party Xtras

198

(1)

Use the Xtras Manager

198

(1)

Use the Repeat Xtra command

198

(1)

Charts and Graphs

199

(6)

To open the worksheet

199

(1)

To enter data

199

(1)

Style a graph or chart

200

(1)

When to use a grouped column graph

200

(1)

When to use a stacked column graph

200

(1)

When to use a line graph

200

(1)

When to use a pie chart

200

(1)

When to use an area graph

200

(1)

When to use a scatter graph

200

(1)

Change the column width

201

(1)

Change the cluster width

201

(1)

See the data values

201

(1)

Add a drop shadow

201

(1)

Move the legend

201

(1)

Create gridlines

202

(1)

Modify the axis values

202

(1)

Modify an existing chart

203

(1)

Change the pie chart legend

203

(1)

Change the wedge separation

203

(1)

Insert a pictograph in a chart

204

(1)

Using pictographs

204

(1)

Other Applications

205

(18)

Import artwork

206

(1)

Import artwork by dragging and dropping

207

(1)

Import artwork by copying and pasting

207

(1)

Scan artwork directly into FreeHand

207

(1)

Resize imported images by dragging

208

(1)

Resize imported images numerically

208

(1)

Transform an imported image

208

(1)

Colorize an imported image

209

(1)

Make an image transparent

209

(1)

Change the shade of an imported image

210

(1)

Install Photoshop filters within FreeHand

210

(1)

Apply a Photoshop filter to a TIFF image

211

(1)

Extract an embedded image

211

(1)

Edit an image with an external application

212

(1)

Export files

213

(1)

Set bitmap options

213

(1)

Set the additional bitmap options

214

(1)

Use the Export Again command

214

(1)

Rasterize an image

215

(1)

Copy and paste text into a FreeHand document

216

(1)

Drag and drop text into a FreeHand document

216

(1)

Export text from a FreeHand document

217

(1)

Drag text from a FreeHand document

217

(1)

Cut and paste text from a FreeHand document

217

(1)

Export an Acrobat PDF

218

(1)

Add Portfolio information

218

(1)

Add a URL to the URL Editor

219

(1)

URL link choices

220

(1)

Assign URL links

220

(1)

Set the HTML Output preferences

221

(1)

Create an HTML setting

221

(1)

Check the HTML Output warnings

222

(1)

Create HTML Output

222

(1)

Web Art and Animations

223

(12)

Import the Web-safe colors

224

(1)

Maintain the Web-safe colors

224

(1)

Add addresses to the URLs panel

225

(1)

Apply a URL to an object

225

(1)

Features supported in Flash animations

226

(1)

Export a single-frame Flash file

226

(1)

Create a page animation

227

(1)

Create an animation from a blend

228

(1)

Export as a multiframe Flash animation

228

(2)

Play a Flash animation

230

(1)

Save a file as a bitmap

231

(1)

Set the GIF options

232

(1)

Dithered colors

233

(1)

Nondithered colors

233

(1)

Set the JPEG options

234

(1)

Set the PNG options

234

(1)

Printing

235

(12)

Basic Printing

236

(1)

Set the print range and output options

236

(1)

Set the scale options

237

(1)

Print selected objects

237

(1)

Set the basic separations options

237

(1)

Set the tile options

238

(1)

Tile an oversized illustration

238

(1)

Select the PPD

238

(1)

Advanced Printing

239

(1)

Change the print setup

239

(1)

Control the Print Setup preview

239

(1)

Add labels and marks

240

(1)

Choose the imaging options

240

(1)

Set the Output options

241

(1)

Set the Maximum Color Steps

241

(1)

Set the Flatness

241

(1)

Choose the Separations options

242

(1)

Set the halftone screen

243

(1)

Set the halftone screen for individual objects

243

(1)

Set the Transfer function

244

(1)

Choose the spread size

244

(1)

Save and apply print settings

244

(1)

Create a document report

245

(1)

Information in each report category

245

(1)

Use the Collect For Output command

246

(1)

Customizing FreeHand

247

(10)

Change the preferences

247

(1)

General preferences

248

(1)

Object preferences

248

(1)

Text preferences

249

(1)

Document preferences

250

(1)

Import preferences

251

(1)

Export preferences

251

(1)

Spelling preferences

252

(1)

Colors preferences

252

(1)

Panel preferences

253

(1)

Redraw preferences

253

(1)

Sound preferences

254

(1)

Add icons to the toolbars

254

(1)

Delete icons from the toolbars

254

(1)

Customize keyboard shortcuts

255

(1)

Apply the preset shortcuts

255

(1)

Set the FreeHand Defaults file

256

(1)

Appendix A: Onscreen Elements

257

(10)

FreeHand document window

258

(1)

Sample dialog box

259

(1)

Toolbox

260

(1)

Toolbars

261

(1)

Inspector panels

262

(1)

Tabbed panels

263

(1)

Transform panels

264

(1)

Xtra Operations and Xtra Tools toolbars

265

(1)

Align panel

266

(1)

Find & Replace Graphics panel

266

(1)

Find Text panel

266

(1)

Appendix B: Keyboard Shortcuts

267

(6)

Macintosh keyboard commands

268

(2)

Windows keyboard commands

270

(3)

Appendix C: Fills and Strokes

273

(6)

Custom fills

274

(1)

Textured fills

275

(1)

Pattern fills and strokes

276

(1)

Custom strokes

277

(2)

Index

279

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