You've probably used the Pathfinder panel to combine shapes and make new ones. But do you often find yourself clicking (and undoing) each icon in the panel until you get the look you want? Wouldn't it be easier to take some time and learn exactly what each function does? Here's a look at the über-useful Pathfinder panel. The Pathfinder Effects, which are found under the Effects menu, are covered in video format in this tutorial.


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Create and save elliptical gradients with full or partial transparency. Learn to use the interactive Gradient tool and Gradient panel in Illustrator CS4.


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Learn how smart guides can intuitively and unobtrusively guide drawing. Learn to quickly and easily align objects to another key object.


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Smart guides are hands down one of Illustrator's most powerful and useful features. If you have ever tried to place objects next to each other in Illustrator without smart guides you probably know how difficult it is to get them to line up just right. Today's video tutorial will explain Illustrator's smart guide functionality and then put it to use using some simple shapes and lines.


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Learn how to work with Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator. Workspaces allow you to arrange the Panels and other interface elements in Illustrator. Learn to work with the built-in default Workspaces Illustrator CS4 comes with, as well as how to customize your own workspaces to suit the type of job you’re working on.


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