Learning Astute Graphics for Illustrator

Discover how to use the popular and powerful set of Astute Graphics plugins to be more precise, efficient, and creative with Adobe Illustrator.

Introduction

• Time-saving plugins for Adobe Illustrator

1. Use VectorScribe

• Overview
• Work with dynamic corners
• Work with dynamic shapes
• Edit paths with PathScribe
• Move points along a path
• Close paths
• Use the Extend Path Tool
• Use the Smart Removal Brush
• Use the Dynamic Measure tool

2. Use SubScribe

• Draw circles and arcs
• Draw tangents and perpendiculars
• Using the orient tools
• Connect and straighten paths
• Using the Lock/UnLock tool

3. Use ColliderScribe

• Use the Snap to Collisions tool
• Use the Rotate at Collisions tool
• Use the collision spacing
• Super Marquee tool basics
• Selecting with alternating modes
• Selecting with random modes
• Use Space Fill

4. Use MirrorMe

• Mirror artwork
• Draw with symmetry
• Mirror text and images

5. Use Phantasm

• Adjust colors with filters and effects
• Create vector halftones
• Apply effects to photos
• Create duotone effects

6. Using InkScribe

• Draw with InkScribe
• Edit path segments with InkScribe
• Add, remove, and change points with InkScribe

7. Use DynamicSketch

• Draw and modify paths
• Sketch with variable width strokes
• Sketch with brushes
• Use pulled cursor control
• Use Repeat Sketch
• Use Intellingent Join
• Use Gesture Trim

8. Use WidthScribe

• Use the Width Brush tool
• Use the Width Gradient tool
• Use the Width Selector tool
• Use advanced controls for width markers
• Use the Width Stamp panel
• Use Width Stamp presets
• Use custom contours

9. Use Stylism

• Overview
• Work with drop shadows
• Work with feathering
• Work with Inner Glow and Outer Glow
• Work with Transform effects
• Work with Free Distort effects
• Work with Offset Path
• Work with Gaussian Blur

10. Use Autosaviour

• Configure autosaves and backups

11. Use Stipplism

• Understanding stippling
• Use the stipple controls
• Stipple vectors
• Stipple text
• Stipple photos
• Create stipple effects with symbols
• Understanding Symbol Stipple settings
• Use symbol registration points

12. Use Texturino

• Texturino overview
• Using the Opacity Brush
• Apply and edit texture effects
• Combine multiple textures
• Import textures
• Applying textures with graphic styles
• Create effects with Knockout mode
• Using the Texture Manager
• Using the Texture Brush tool
• Convert embedded images to textures
• Distort textures
• Package textures for collaboration

13. Use VectorFirstAid

• VectorFirstAid overview
• Remove redundant points
• Fix broken paths
• Cleaning up text
• Fix missing and outlined text
• Using checkup profiles
• Using custom checkups

14. Using FindReplace

• Perform a basic search
• Combine search attributes
• Use replace options
• Using FindReplace with groups
• Fix prepress problems with FindReplace

15. Using Rasterino

• Crop and trim raster images
• Edit raster images

16. Using InkQuest

• Swap color channels
• Using quick separations
• View overprinting

17. Using DirectPrefs

• Using DirectPrefs

Conclusion

• Next steps