Creating corner-aligned dashed lines

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

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Mordy Golding

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Getting Started in Illustrator CS5
Getting Started (GS): What is Illustrator CS5? Getting Started (GS): What is Illustrator CS5? 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. Runtime: 00:01:53 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 237,647	00:01:53
GS-01: Using rulers and guides GS-01: Using rulers and guides 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. Runtime: 00:07:33 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 143,518	00:07:33
GS-02: Using the basic selection tools GS-02: Using the basic selection tools 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. Runtime: 00:08:57 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 125,489	00:08:57
GS-03: Selecting artwork beneath other objects GS-03: Selecting artwork beneath other objects 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. Runtime: 00:02:20 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 61,256	00:02:20
GS-04: Creating files for print GS-04: Creating files for print 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. Runtime: 00:06:13 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 56,388	00:06:13
GS-05: The importance of modifier keys GS-05: The importance of modifier keys Understand the benefits of using modifier keys in combination with the drawing tools in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:01:59 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 44,416	00:01:59
GS-06: Using the Blob Brush and Eraser GS-06: Using the Blob Brush and Eraser 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. Runtime: 00:07:13 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 67,236	00:07:13
What's New in Illustrator CS5
Using the new Artboards panel Using the new Artboards panel Use the new Artboards panel to name artboards and adjust settings of artboards in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:04:20 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 62,866	00:04:20
Using enhanced art and pattern brushes Using enhanced art and pattern brushes Create original art or pattern brushes, and learn how to adjust segments of a brush pattern in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:03:02 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 34,615	00:03:02
Working with symbols more easily Working with symbols more easily 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. Runtime: 00:00:70 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 36,991	00:00:70
Creating pixel-aligned web graphics Creating pixel-aligned web graphics Use the new pixel-aligned feature to create web graphics that fit optimally with your finished product, and take a peek in Preview mode. Runtime: 00:03:50 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 53,194	00:03:50
Using 9-slice scaling options with symbols Using 9-slice scaling options with symbols Learn the 9-slice scaling method and scaling options in Illustrator CS5, including how to preserve symbol instance proportions when scaling. Runtime: 00:04:36 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 25,832	00:04:36
Using drawing modes Using drawing modes Learn how to use the Draw Behind and Draw Inside drawing modes to efficiently achieve various layer effects in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:04:24 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 64,805	00:04:24
Creating complex art with the Shape Builder tool Creating complex art with the Shape Builder tool Create complex art from simpler basic shapes by using the Shape Builder tool in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:06:12 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 98,461	00:06:12
Creating corner-aligned dashed lines Creating corner-aligned dashed lines Control various elements of dashed lines in Illustrator CS5, including line length, corners and gaps. Runtime: 00:03:37 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 23,010	00:03:37
Advanced Techniques for Illustrator Cs5
Drawing artwork in perspective Drawing artwork in perspective Create new artwork in perspective in Illustrator CS5 by using the Perspective Grid tool. Create shapes and panes mapped to perspective. Runtime: 00:08:53 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 61,859	00:08:53
Defining perspective grids Defining perspective grids Set up your document for perspective drawing by defining the perspective grid in Illustrator CS5. Learn how to change the grid settings. Runtime: 00:07:55 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 70,695	00:07:55
Mapping flat artwork to the perspective grid Mapping flat artwork to the perspective grid Discover ways to map flat artwork into perspective in Illustrator CS5. Transform artwork by allowing automatic plane positioning and perpendicular movement of objects. Runtime: 00:09:26 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 44,980	00:09:26
Using variable-width profiles Using variable-width profiles 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. Runtime: 00:04:33 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 19,185	00:04:33
Using variable-width strokes Using variable-width strokes Using the Width tool, create variable-width strokes and use various stroke profiles for consistent style in Illustrator CS5. Runtime: 00:04:33 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 81,970	00:04:33
Using the new integration with Device Central Using the new integration with Device Central Test display of Fireworks documents in various mobile devices by using mobile device emulators in Device Central. Runtime: 00:04:07 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 20,428	00:04:07