Learn about Illustrator CS5, a versatile, out-of-the-box solution for creating vector graphics. Illustrator supports cross-media design and multiple graphics formats, and provides endless options to create lifelike designs and artwork.

Create artwork of a specific size that is aligned, scaled, and positioned properly by using rulers and guides. Toggle the rulers on and off, change the units of measurement, add and lock guides, and use the x and y coordinates to navigate a document.

Choose the Selection tool to select an object or group of objects or the Direct Selection tool to select individual paths or anchor points. Choose the Group Selection tool to select nested groups. Use modifier keys to add or subtract from selections.

Navigate the stacking order in an Illustrator document by using the Selection tool. Select and isolate grouped objects and go into Outline Mode to view them more clearly. Learn how to select objects beneath the selected layer.

Establishing an intent for artwork, considering the audience and destination, before beginning a project makes it easier to repurpose artwork later. Use New Document Profile settings to define size, artboards, bleed, and color mode for the document.

Understand the benefits of using modifier keys in combination with the drawing tools in Illustrator CS5.

The Blob Brush and Eraser tools perform pathfinder operations behind the scenes as you draw. Draw over existing brush strokes with the Blob Brush to merge the strokes. Select objects before drawing with the Eraser tool to erase only selected areas.

Use the new Artboards panel to name artboards and adjust settings of artboards in Illustrator CS5.

Create original art or pattern brushes, and learn how to adjust segments of a brush pattern in Illustrator CS5.

Explore ways to work with symbols in Illustrator CS5, such as how to specify and control registration points, work with smart guides, reset a symbol's instance, and work with layer structure.

Use the new pixel-aligned feature to create web graphics that fit optimally with your finished product, and take a peek in Preview mode.

Learn the 9-slice scaling method and scaling options in Illustrator CS5, including how to preserve symbol instance proportions when scaling.

Learn how to use the Draw Behind and Draw Inside drawing modes to efficiently achieve various layer effects in Illustrator CS5.

Create complex art from simpler basic shapes by using the Shape Builder tool in Illustrator CS5.

Control various elements of dashed lines in Illustrator CS5, including line length, corners and gaps.

Create new artwork in perspective in Illustrator CS5 by using the Perspective Grid tool. Create shapes and panes mapped to perspective.

Set up your document for perspective drawing by defining the perspective grid in Illustrator CS5. Learn how to change the grid settings.

Discover ways to map flat artwork into perspective in Illustrator CS5. Transform artwork by allowing automatic plane positioning and perpendicular movement of objects.

Create variable-width strokes in Illustrator CS5. Control the thickness of a stroke at any point along a path by using the Width tool. Apply, save, and re-apply variable widths across multiple paths by using width profiles.

Using the Width tool, create variable-width strokes and use various stroke profiles for consistent style in Illustrator CS5.

Test display of Fireworks documents in various mobile devices by using mobile device emulators in Device Central.