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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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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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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What are all those eyeballs, colored squares and double rings on Illustrator’s Layers panel? They are all visual cues that let you work better and smarter with layers. Watch this Quick Tip and feel the power!


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