What does 9-slice scaling of symbols mean?
The generic description of 9-slice scaling is that it’s a way to intelligently scale objects. 9-slice scaling is an attribute found in the Flash Player. Basically, you can “program” a Movie Clip symbol to scale in a certain way when that symbol is displayed with the Flash Player. (Think of it as a run-time effect.)
What would you choose enable guides for 9-slice scaling when creating a symbol?
Create a symbol by selecting your shape and pressing (F8). In the symbol options dialog box, select “Enable Guides for 9-slice scaling”.
How do you keep proportions when scaling in Illustrator?
Make sure the “Constrain Width and Height Proportions” button is activated. This makes sure when you scale your artwork, the dimensions remain proportionate. Enter your desired height, we will enter 70” here, and press enter. Your artwork then scale proportionately so your artwork remains correct.
What is a 9 slice image?
9-slice scaling (also known as Scale 9 grid or 9-slicing) is a 2D image resizing technique to proportionally scale an image by splitting it in a grid of nine parts.
How do I scale without changing dimensions in Illustrator?
Currently, if you want to resize an object (by clicking and dragging a corner) without distorting it, you need to hold down the shift key. I would like (at least the option) to have Illustrator maintain aspect ratio by default when resizing, and hold shift to distort.
How do I use the slice tool?
Using the Slice and Slice Select Tools
- Select the slice tool in the toolbox.
- Click and drag over the area you wish to make into a slice.
- Release the mouse button – Photoshop automatically creates the necessary number of slices, with the active slice highlighted.
How do I set overprint in Illustrator?
- Select the object(s) on top that you wish to overprint.
- Choose Windows>Show Attibutes.
- In the Attributes window, check Overprint fill. Strokes can be set to overprint as well.