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Introduction10What’s new in FreeHand MXWhether you design illustrations for print media, the web, or a combination of both, FreeHand MX offers new fea

Chapter 3100Displaying axis valuesYou can display values along the axes of a chart to control how the numerical data is presented. If an axis has no n

Drawing 101Adding pictographs to chartsPictographs represent data visually, according to the type of data shown. For example, instead of a simple bar

Chapter 3102Dynamically linking objectsYou can use the Connector tool to draw connector lines that dynamically link objects together. Connector lines

Drawing 1032 Select the connector line to display its handles.3 Drag a handle to reshape the connector line.Drawing with the Graphic Hose toolFor quic

Chapter 3104The Graphic Hose dialog box lets you store up to 10 images (including bitmaps, groups, blends, text, envelopes, and symbols) in each hose.

Drawing 105Creating a graphic hoseIn a graphic hose, you can include up to 10 objects. These objects can be from your current FreeHand document or fro

Chapter 3106Setting graphic hose optionsYou can set options for painting with the graphic hose, including the order of objects, spacing, scale, and ro

107CHAPTER 4Working with ObjectsMacromedia FreeHand MX lets you manipulate objects in a number of ways. You can group objects to treat them as a singl

Chapter 4108Above the Properties list are buttons that allow you to add and delete properties such as fills, strokes, and effects. You can add more th

Working with Objects 109Selecting objectsYou can select objects with the Pointer, Subselect, and Lasso tools, or by using keyboard shortcuts or menu c

Getting Started 11Blend toolBlends are now easier to apply. The Blend tool lets you drag a line between two blend shapes to create the blend. See “Usi

Chapter 4110To select an object using the Lasso tool:Drag the Lasso tool to define a selection marquee around the object or points you want to select.

Working with Objects 111Hiding objectsYou can hide objects to prevent them from being modified. You can select View > Show All to redisplay hidden

Chapter 4112Moving objectsYou can move selected objects directly by dragging them in the Document window or by using the arrow keys. When moving an ob

Working with Objects 113To move selected objects using the Object panel:1 Select Window > Object to display the Object panel if it’s not already di

Chapter 4114To snap a selected object or point to a path:1 Do one of the following:• Click the Snap to Object button in the Tools panel, if it’s not a

Working with Objects 115To align or distribute selected objects or points:1 Select Window > Align to display the Align panel.The three rectangles i

Chapter 4116You can choose from the following formats for FreeHand copy operations:• FreeHand• RTF• AI/EPS (Windows)• EMF (Windows)• Metafile (Windows

Working with Objects 117To set copy format preferences:1 Display export preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press Control+U, then

Chapter 4118To disable copying when Alt-dragging (Windows) or Option-dragging (Macintosh):1 Display object preferences by doing one of the following:•

Working with Objects 119Copying objects between applicationsYou can copy objects between a FreeHand document and a document in another application by

Introduction12Ease of useFinally, many new FreeHand MX features are dedicated to making your workflow easier than ever.Tools panel changes The Tools p

Chapter 4120Objects within a group retain their original stroke and fill attributes. You can modify these attributes by subselecting objects within th

Working with Objects 121To select an object within a group:1 Do one of the following:• Click the Subselect tool and click the object to select it.• Us

Chapter 4122Working with nested objectsNested objects are objects in groups within larger groups. You can manipulate them just as you would any other

Working with Objects 123Arranging objectsYou can change the stacking order of objects by using the Arrange commands or by cutting and pasting. (The st

Chapter 4124Adding names and notes to objectsYou can name an object or add a note to it by using the Navigation panel. You can also use the Navigation

Working with Objects 125To select objects by attributes:1 Select Edit > Find and Replace > Graphics, or click the Graphics button in the Main to

Chapter 4126Finding and replacing graphicsThe Find & Replace panel lets you search for and automatically change attributes including color, stroke

Working with Objects 127Combining pathsYou can create new paths by joining or combining paths. Some of these operations produce composite paths, which

Chapter 4128To adjust the transparent sections of a composite path:1 Select a composite path.2 Select Window > Object to display the Object panel i

Working with Objects 129Using the Union commandUnion combines two or more closed paths into a single path, enclosing the entire area of the original p

13CHAPTER 1FreeHand BasicsTo get the most out of working in Macromedia FreeHand MX, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with the FreeHand workspace,

Chapter 4130To apply the Divide command to selected paths, do one of the following:• Select Modify > Combine > Divide.• Select Window > Toolb

Working with Objects 131Using the Punch commandPunch removes parts of selected, closed paths below the topmost, closed path. The front selected path i

Chapter 4132To apply the Crop command to selected paths, do one of the following:• Select Modify > Combine > Crop.• Select Window > Toolbars

Working with Objects 1332 Position the objects the way you want them to appear as the contents in the clipping path. 3 Select Edit > Cut.4 Select a

Chapter 4134To set transformation options for a selected clipping path:1 Do one of the following:• Select Modify > Transform > Move.• Select Win

Working with Objects 135To expand the stroke of a selected path using menu commands or Xtras:1 Do one of the following:• Select Modify > Alter Path

Chapter 4136To create an inset path of a selected path:1 Do one of the following:• Select Xtras > Path Operations > Inset Path.• Select Modify &

Working with Objects 137Using the transformation toolsThe transformation tool pop-up menu in the Tools panel consists of the following:• The Scale too

Chapter 4138To set an object’s center point manually:1 Click the Pointer tool in the Tools panel.2 Double-click the object. The object’s transform han

Working with Objects 1394 Enter a value in the Copies text box. A value of 0 rotates only the selected object. Higher values create the specified numb

Chapter 114The Macromedia Studio MX interfaceFreeHand is part of the Macromedia MX product family, so it utilizes the Macromedia MX workspace, an inte

Chapter 41404 For vertical scaling, enter a positive value in the Y text box to enlarge the selection or enter a negative value to reduce it.5 Enter a

Working with Objects 1415 Enter a value in the Copies text box. A value of 0 skews only the selected object. Higher values create the specified number

Chapter 41424 Enter 0 or 1 in the Copies text box. Entering a higher number causes multiple copies of the object to be stacked on top of each other.5

Working with Objects 143To transform freely:1 Using the Pointer tool, double-click the object you want to transform.Eight transform handles appear aro

Chapter 4144• To scale the selection, position the pointer on a transform handle, and drag.Shift-drag or drag a corner handle to resize proportionally

Working with Objects 145Power-duplicatingPower-duplicating is the process of repeating a transformation (move, scale, skew, reflect, rotate) on succes

Chapter 4146To set the number of undo levels:1 Display general preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press Control+U, then click the

147CHAPTER 5Working with ColorIn Macromedia FreeHand MX you can apply colors to objects using various techniques, and using colors from various color

Chapter 5148To apply color to a selected object, do one of the following:• In the Swatches panel, drag a swatch to the Fill, Stroke, or Both color sel

Working with Color 149Spot and process colorsSpot and process colors correspond to the two main ink types used in commercial printing.A process color

FreeHand Basics 15The Document windowIn addition to panels, when you launch FreeHand you’ll also see the Document window and the pasteboard—the area t

Chapter 5150Using the Color Mixer panelUse the Color Mixer panel to define colors, to adjust hue, lightness, and saturation, and to select colors from

Working with Color 151To change a color mode:Click a color mode button in the Color Mixer panel. Color mode buttons for Windows (left) and Macintosh (

Chapter 51526 To add the new color to the Swatches panel, do one of the following:• Click the Add to Swatches button. Enter a name for the color, and

Working with Color 1534 To add the new tint to the Swatches panel, do one of the following:• Click the Add to Swatches button.• Drag a color swatch fr

Chapter 5154The Swatches panel uses italics to display process color names and uses plain type to display spot color names. It also displays a triple-

Working with Color 155• Drag a color from the color box of the Color Mixer or Tints panel either to the empty space at the bottom of the list of swatc

Chapter 5156The Name All Colors Xtra adds all unnamed colors used in a document to the Swatches panel with default names. The Name All Colors Xtra als

Working with Color 157Converting between RGB and CMYKWhen creating artwork and printing it, you can specify color as RGB or CMYK in the Swatches panel

Chapter 5158Adding colors from color librariesFreeHand comes with predefined spot- and process-color libraries that are part of commercially available

Working with Color 159To add colors from a color-matching system library or custom color library:1 Click the Swatches panel Options menu control and d

Chapter 116• The Halftones, Layers, Answers, and Navigation panels are not grouped with other panels by default, but you can group them if you want. W

Chapter 5160Managing the color list in the Swatches panelYou can sort colors by name, rearrange colors, hide or show color names, and delete unused co

Working with Color 161Removing colorsRemoving colors from the color list in the Swatches panel retains the colors in any corresponding objects as unna

Chapter 5162To brighten or dull colors:1 Select an object.2 Select Xtras > Colors and then select an option:Lighten Colors makes the color lighter.

Working with Color 163Making global color changesYou can replace all colors of the same name in your artwork by replacing the global process color or

Chapter 5164Exporting colorsYou can export colors from the color list in the Swatches panel to use as a color library, which you can then use in other

165CHAPTER 6Using Strokes and FillsYou can apply colors to strokes and fills several ways in Macromedia FreeHand MX: by using the Object panel, by dra

Chapter 6166To add a stroke to a selected object, do one of the following:• Click the Add Stroke button in the Object panel. • Click the Object panel

Using Strokes and Fills 167To edit the list of preset stroke widths:1 Display object preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press Con

Chapter 61686 To avoid beveling a Miter join, enter a Miter limit from 1 to 57.Line lengths exceeding this value are squared off instead of pointed. F

Using Strokes and Fills 169To create an arrowhead from an existing one:1 In the Object panel, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) and select

FreeHand Basics 17To show or hide panels docked to the application window (Windows only):Click the small arrow that separates the docked panel area fr

Chapter 61703 In the Edit Brush dialog box, type a name for this brush in the Brush Name text box.4 Use the Include Symbol controls to add other symbo

Using Strokes and Fills 1718 Set the spacing, or the distance between instances of the brush symbol. Select one of the following options:Fixed sets a

Chapter 6172To import a brush:1 In the Object panel, select a stroke to display the stroke attributes.2 Select Brush from the stroke type pop-up menu.

Using Strokes and Fills 173To export a brush:1 Select the brush you want to export in the Brush pop-up menu. 2 Click the Options button and select Exp

Chapter 6174Using custom stroke attributesA custom stroke attribute applies one of 23 preset, repeating PostScript patterns to a path. You can change

Using Strokes and Fills 175To apply a Custom stroke attribute to a selected stroke in the Object panel:1 Select Custom from the stroke type pop-up men

Chapter 6176To apply a pattern attribute to a selected stroke in the Object panel:1 In the Object panel, select Pattern from the stroke type pop-up me

Using Strokes and Fills 1773 Click one pixel at a time or drag in the left preview. Clicking a pixel toggles between black (opaque, in the selected co

Chapter 6178You use the Object panel to apply fill attributes to selected fills or to set the default fill attributes for new objects in the active do

Using Strokes and Fills 179To apply a custom fill attribute to a selected fill in the Object panel:1 Select Custom from the fill type pop-up menu.2 Se

Chapter 118Docking panelsYou can dock individual panels and panel groups to one another.In Windows, you can also dock panels to the integrated applica

Chapter 6180Note: When Auto Size is selected, the gradient end point handles do not appear for a selected object. For linear and logarithmic gradients

Using Strokes and Fills 181Using Linear or Logarithmic gradientsLinear gradients apply color in a straight, graduated transition using equal increment

Chapter 6182Using Radial or Rectangle gradientsRadial gradients apply color in concentric elliptical increments, regardless of fill shape. Rectangle g

Using Strokes and Fills 183Using Contour gradientsContour gradients apply color based on the shape of the fill. Contour gradients have two handles: a

Chapter 6184Using Cone gradientsCone gradients apply color in a 360-degree graduated sweep. Cone gradients have two handles: a center point and an ang

Using Strokes and Fills 185To apply a lens fill attribute to a selected fill in the Object panel:1 Select Lens from the fill type pop-up menu.2 Select

Chapter 61865 For Transparency, Lighten, and Darken lenses, adjust the effect by entering a value or dragging the slider, as follows:• For a Transpare

Using Strokes and Fills 1877 Select Objects Only to apply the lens effect to objects, not empty areas, under the lens.Invert fill with Objects Only se

Chapter 6188To edit a pattern fill in the Object panel:1 Select a pattern, using the slider at the bottom of the panel to scroll through the available

Using Strokes and Fills 189Using textured fill attributesFreeHand includes several textured fill attributes. You cannot edit attributes.Textured fill

FreeHand Basics 19To undock a panel or panel group:Drag the panel or panel group by its gripper to the desired location.Using a panel’s Options menuEa

Chapter 6190Using tiled fill attributesTiled fill attributes are patterns based on a repeating object, or tile, that you create from graphics or text

Using Strokes and Fills 191To shift a tiled fill attribute’s position within a selected fill:1 Select Window > Transform to display the Transform p

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193CHAPTER 7Special EffectsThere are two ways to easily create special effects in Macromedia FreeHand MX. Live special effects, available in the Objec

Chapter 7194To add a special effect to an object, fill, or stroke:• Select the object in the Document window, or select the fill or stroke in the Obje

Special Effects 195Using a Duet effect attributeThe Duet effect creates one or more clones of a shape and combines the clones with the original to cre

Chapter 7196Using an Expand Path effect attributeThe Expand Path effect widens a path and creates an outline of the resulting shape. For example, a pa

Special Effects 197To apply a Ragged attribute to a selected effect in the Object panel:1 Select Ragged in the effect type pop-up menu.2 Modify the at

Chapter 7198Note: The Transform effect changes only the appearance of the object, unlike the transformation tools, which alter the path itself. For mo

Special Effects 199To set the raster effects resolution for a document:1 Select File > Document Settings > Raster Effects Settings.2 Enter a val

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Chapter 120To remove a panel from a group:1 Activate the panel you want to remove from the group.2 Select Group [Panel Name] With from the panel’s Opt

Chapter 7200Using Bevel and Emboss effect attributesApplying a beveled edge produces a raised look. You can create an inner bevel or an outer bevel. Y

Special Effects 201To apply an emboss attribute to a selected effect in the Object panel:1 Select Bevel and Emboss > Inset Emboss or Emboss > Ra

Chapter 7202Using Shadow and Glow effect attributesShadow effects are useful for simulating drop shadows that would occur if a shape were a physical o

Special Effects 2032 Modify the attributes of the effect:• Select a color for the shadow or glow from the pop-up color palette.• For offset, enter a v

Chapter 7204Using a Transparency effect attributeTransparency effects allow a fill or stroke (or parts of a fill or stoke) to appear clear or semi-opa

Special Effects 205Extruding objectsThe Extrude tool lets you use FreeHand objects to simulate three-dimensional (3D) objects. Extruded objects have t

Chapter 7206Editing an extruded object in the workspaceTo edit the extrusion effects of an extruded object, you use the Extrude tool. The Extrude tool

Special Effects 207To rotate an extruded object in 3D space:1 In the Tools panel, select the Extrude tool from its pop-up menu.2 Double-click the extr

Chapter 7208Editing an extruded object using the Object panelThe Object panel lets you precisely edit the length, vanishing point, position, and rotat

Special Effects 209Editing the surface of an extruded objectYou can use the Object panel to alter the surface features of an extruded object. Surface

FreeHand Basics 21The Document panel displays thumbnail icons for each page in your document. Using the Pointer tool, you can move the thumbnails in t

Chapter 7210Editing the profile of an extruded objectBy default, extrusions extend in straight lines toward the vanishing point. The Object panel lets

Special Effects 211To edit the profile attributes of an extrusion:1 Select the extruded object.2 Click the Profile button in the Object panel.3 Select

Chapter 72126 For Twist, enter a value, in degrees of clockwise rotation, to determine how far the rear face of the extrusion should rotate.Working wi

Special Effects 213Blends between spot colors result in intermediate steps using only tints of those spot colors and will print on two separation plat

Chapter 7214Creating and modifying blends manuallyYou can create complex blends with precision using the tools and menu commands for blends.To create

Special Effects 215Joining a blend to a pathYou can join a blend to a path to control the shape and orientation of the blend. When you join a blend to

Chapter 7216Blending composite paths and groupsYou can create blends between composite paths and between groups. Groups must contain only simple paths

Special Effects 217To roughen a selected path or object precisely:1 In the Tools panel, if the Roughen tool is not showing, select it from its pop-up

Chapter 7218Bending or bloating objects or pathsYou can alter a path or object by bending or bloating the shape of the path. In a spiked effect, the p

Special Effects 219Adding a manual drop shadow to an objectA manual drop shadow is a copy of an object placed behind the original to give the illusion

Chapter 122Using toolbarsFreeHand has several toolbars that can either float or be docked along the top, left, and bottom of the Document window. You

Chapter 7220To add a drop shadow to one or more selected objects:1 In the Tools panel, select the Shadow tool from its pop-up menu.2 Click to place th

Special Effects 221To smudge a selected object:1 In the Tools panel, select the Smudge tool from its pop-up menu.2 Position the pointer over the path

Chapter 7222To emboss a selected object:1 Do one of the following:• Select Xtras > Create > Emboss.Note: To apply the effect without opening the

Special Effects 223You can save envelope settings for later use by storing envelopes as presets. These presets are retained in the Envelope toolbar.To

Chapter 7224To remove an envelope from an object, do one of the following:• To remove the envelope but retain any changes to the object’s shape, selec

Special Effects 225To create a pattern using the Fractalize command:1 Select an object.2 Select Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations.3 Click the

Chapter 7226To create a pattern by specifying Mirror Xtra tool options:1 Select a path, text container, or image.Note: You must select the entire path

Special Effects 2276 If you selected the Expert option, select the point of projection, or vanishing point.Mouse Click makes the projection extend to

Chapter 7228To attach an object to the perspective grid:1 Select View > Perspective Grid > Show to display the default perspective grid.For inst

Special Effects 229To flip an object horizontally or vertically on the perspective grid:1 Click the object with the Perspective tool. Do not release t

FreeHand Basics 23The Main toolbarThe Main toolbar contains the basic commands you use when beginning your FreeHand project. You use the Main toolbar

Chapter 7230Editing perspective gridsYou can define a new perspective grid, edit the grid, and store custom grid settings using the Define Grids comma

Special Effects 231To delete a grid:1 Select View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid.2 Select the grid name and click Delete.To replace a grid in

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233CHAPTER 8Using TypeText that you place in a Macromedia FreeHand MX document is contained in a text block. To control the appearance of text in your

Chapter 8234To create text:1 Click the Text tool in the Tools panel. 2 Do one of the following:• To create an auto-expanding text block, click in the

Using Type 235You can apply stroke and fill colors to text blocks (see “Applying color to text and text blocks” on page 269). You can also apply trans

Chapter 8236To resize a fixed-size text block:1 Select the Pointer tool.2 Do one of the following:• To adjust the size of a text block, drag a corner

Using Type 237To convert multiple text blocks between fixed-size and auto-expanding:1 Using the Pointer tool, Shift-click the text blocks that you wan

Chapter 8238Selecting textTo edit or delete text or change type attributes, you select the text with the Text tool.When you click in a text block or s

Using Type 239Linking text blocksYou can link fixed-size text blocks to other text blocks or to objects, such as paths, to force text to flow between

Chapter 124Using the Tools panelThe Tools panel contains tools that allow you to select, draw, and edit objects; apply color to objects; and create te

Chapter 8240To create a link:1 Using the Pointer tool, select the fixed-size text block that you want to link.Note: If the originating text block cont

Using Type 241Using the Text EditorThe Text Editor lets you review and edit text that’s difficult to edit onscreen—for example, text that includes non

Chapter 8242Inserting special charactersYou can insert characters from the Text > Special Characters submenu. The special characters allow you to a

Using Type 243To use the spelling checker:Select Text > Spelling.To set spelling preferences:1 Do one of the following:• In Windows, press Control+

Chapter 82443 Select one of the following in the Add Words to Dictionary section to set how a highlighted word in the spelling checker is added to the

Using Type 2455 Click the Edit button beside the Hyphenate option to display the Edit Hyphenation dialog box.6 For Document Language, select an option

Chapter 8246To turn on the Smart Quotes option:1 Display text preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press Control+U, then click the

Using Type 247Finding and replacing textYou can find and replace text using standard word-processing search procedures in the Find Text dialog box. To

Chapter 8248Displaying type attributes in the Object panelThe Object panel lets you quickly apply common type specifications and text formatting.Text

Using Type 2494 Click a type attribute button on the bottom left of the panel:Character displays options that let you set the font, font style, size,

FreeHand Basics 25To remove a tool from the Tools panel, do one of the following:• Select Window > Toolbars > Customize, and drag the desired bu

Chapter 8250Setting precise type specificationsYou can perform the following tasks to create and manage type attributes:• Specify font, font style, an

Using Type 251To specify a font style for selected text, do one of the following:• Select Text > Font Style and select a style from the submenu.• F

Chapter 8252Converting type case You can use the Convert Case commands to format text as uppercase, lowercase, or small caps, or to apply title capita

Using Type 253Setting alignment, leading, range kerning, and baseline shiftAlignment determines the position of each line of type in a paragraph relat

Chapter 8254To specify leading for selected text as a point value to be added to the current type size:1 Do one of the following:• Select Text > Le

Using Type 255To modify kerning for selected text directly in the workspace:Drag a text block’s side selection handle. Dragging away from the text blo

Chapter 8256Spacing characters and words preciselyUsing the Text Spacing options in the Object panel, you can precisely space words and characters. Yo

Using Type 2573 Under Spacing, enter minimum, maximum, and optimal values for words and letters. Adjusting word spacingValues are measured as a percen

Chapter 82583 For Keep Lines Together, enter the number of lines to be kept together. Enter a value of at least 2 to prevent the first or last line of

Using Type 259Selecting, finding, and replacing type attributesYou can find and replace text with certain type attributes (such as fonts, font styles,

Chapter 126To find an explanation of a particular preference option or set of options, refer to the index.To display preference options:1 Press Contro

Chapter 8260To find and replace type attributes:1 Do one of the following to display the Find & Replace panel:• Select Edit > Find and Replace

Using Type 261Setting tabs, indents, and marginsTabs, indents, and margins can help you to control text formatting. In addition to setting these eleme

Chapter 8262To set tabs manually:1 Using the Text tool, click to set an insertion point where you want to apply tab settings, or drag to select text.2

Using Type 263To set tabs precisely:1 Using the Text tool, click to set an insertion point where you want to apply tab settings, or drag to select tex

Chapter 8264To track tab placement with a vertical line in the text block:1 Display text preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press

Using Type 265To set paragraph indents using the text ruler:1 Using the Text tool, click to set an insertion point where you want to apply indent sett

Chapter 8266To set left and right or first-line paragraph indents using the Object panel:1 Using the Text tool, click to set an insertion point where

Using Type 2673 In the bottom half of the Object panel, under Inset, enter values for left (l), right (r), top (t), and bottom (b).An Inset value of 0

Chapter 8268Adding paragraph rulesTo provide a stronger visual break between paragraphs, you can apply paragraph rules, or lines below paragraphs. You

Using Type 269Applying color to text and text blocks You can apply stroke and fill colors to text and text blocks, using the Stroke and Fill propertie

FreeHand Basics 27To restore all preferences to their default settings:1 Press Control+U (Windows) or Command+U (Macintosh).The Preferences dialog box

Chapter 8270To show or hide stroke and fill colors applied to selected text blocks:1 From the Properties list in the Object panel, select the Text Blo

Using Type 271Creating columns and rowsYou can create multiple columns and rows in text blocks.Using columns and rows, you can create a table with cel

Chapter 827211 To move text automatically to the top of the next column, place an insertion point with the Text tool and select Text > Special Char

Using Type 2735 To change the distance between rows, adjust the paragraph spacing using the Paragraph options in the Object panel. (For more informati

Chapter 82745 For First Line Leading, select an option to enter a value for the space above the first line in acolumn:• To specify First Line Leading

Using Type 275To create a new text style based on another text style:1 In the Styles panel, select a text style from the list.2 Click the Styles panel

Chapter 8276• To change settings globally, select one of the following from the Global Settings pop-up menu:No Settings clears all settings.Restore Or

Using Type 277To apply text style attributes by copying and pasting:1 Select the text whose attributes you want to copy, and select Edit > Special

Chapter 8278Applying text effectsIn FreeHand, you can create many effects with text. You can attach and align text to a path, wrap text around graphic

Using Type 279To adjust alignment and orientation of text on a path:1 Using the Pointer tool, select the text on a path in the workspace.2 Select Wind

Chapter 128Setting the document viewYou can set your document view to help you work more efficiently. You can use multiple views to see several pages

Chapter 8280To move text on a path manually:1 Place an insertion point with the Text tool, or select the path with the Pointer tool.A triangular text

Using Type 281Detaching text from a pathTo remove text to which you’ve applied the Attach to Path or Flow Inside Path command, you use the Detach from

Chapter 8282To wrap text around an object:1 Select the object in the document, and position it so that it overlaps the text.2 Select Modify > Arran

Using Type 283Working with inline graphicsAn inline graphic is an object pasted into a text block and anchored to move with the text flow. The inline

Chapter 8284Positioning inline graphicsYou can edit the point size, paragraph spacing, word and letter spacing, baseline shift, alignment, leading, an

Using Type 285To apply a text effect with its default settings:1 Select one or more text blocks with the Pointer tool or a range of text with the Text

Chapter 8286To edit the Zoom effect, set the following options:• In the Zoom To text box, enter a percentage for the foreground object.For example, en

Using Type 287Converting text to pathsYou can edit text as objects by converting the text to paths. Once the text is converted, you can edit the shape

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289CHAPTER 9Using Layers, Symbols, and StylesTo work more efficiently in Macromedia FreeHand MX, you can use layers, symbols, and styles to organize y

FreeHand Basics 29To choose a drawing mode:Select an option from the Drawing Mode pop-up menu in the Status toolbar (Windows) or at the bottom of the

Chapter 9290By moving objects from one layer to another or rearranging layers, you can change how the objects overlay one another. Each layer maintain

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 291To add a new layer:1 Select Window > Layers to display the Layers panel if it’s not already displayed.2 Click

Chapter 9292To move an object to another layer using the Layers panel:1 Select the object.The object’s layer name is highlighted in the Layers panel.2

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 293To retain layer information when pasting selections between documents:1 Display general preferences by doing one

Chapter 9294Removing layersYou can remove layers you no longer need using the Layers panel.To remove a layer:1 Select the layer to be removed.2 Do one

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 295Locking and unlocking layersYou can lock layers to protect the objects on those layers from changes while keeping

Chapter 9296To turn a guide path into a normal path:1 Double-click the guide path.2 In the Guides dialog box, click Release and then click OK.The path

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 297Using the Library panelThe FreeHand library stores symbols and master pages for reuse throughout a document. Usin

Chapter 9298Creating and importing symbolsA symbol is an object stored in the library for future reuse. You can create a symbol from any object, text,

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 299To remove a symbol:1 Select the symbol in the Library panel.2 Do one of the following:• Click the trash can icon

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Chapter 130To set how scrolling affects redrawing:1 Display redraw preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press Control+U, then click

Chapter 9300Editing symbolsEditing a symbol (the parent) automatically changes all associated instances (children).You can easily change all instances

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 301Using stylesTo maintain visual consistency and simplify formatting, you use styles. You can change graphic styles

Chapter 9302Applying stylesYou can apply a style to a selection by using the Styles panel to select or drag a style, or by copying and pasting.You can

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 303To set how graphic styles are applied and defined:1 Display object preferences by doing one of the following:• In

Chapter 9304To create a new style based on an existing style:1 Select Edit > Select > None or press Tab to deselect your artwork.2 In the Styles

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 305Modifying stylesYou can modify any style’s stroke, fill, color, or effect attributes in the Object panel. Modifyi

Chapter 9306To remove a style override from an object:1 Select an object, paragraph, or text block with an overridden style.2 In the Styles panel, sel

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles 307To copy style information to another document:1 Select an object or text that uses the desired style.2 Select Edi

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309CHAPTER 10Using Imported ArtworkMacromedia FreeHand MX can import a wide variety of vector and bitmap graphic formats. FreeHand imports graphics in

FreeHand Basics 31Magnifying and reducing the viewYou can zoom in or out to magnify or reduce your view using tools, menu commands, or keyboard shortc

Chapter 10310To import a graphic into an existing document using the Import command: 1 Select File > Import.2 Select a file and click Open.If the f

Using Imported Artwork 311Adobe Photoshop 3.0 through 6.0.psd X X Bitmap. In Photoshop, select the Photoshop 2.5 Format Compatibility preference befor

Chapter 10312Importing PNG filesPortable Network Graphic (PNG) is an extensible bitmap image format that features lossless, well-compressed storage of

Using Imported Artwork 3135 Select how to import objects:Rasterize If Necessary to Maintain Appearance converts some vector objects to uneditable bitm

Chapter 10314Importing DXF filesDXF is a vector graphic file exchange format used to transfer files between 3D editing applications, or between 3D edi

Using Imported Artwork 315To import a DCS 1.0 or 2.0 EPS file:1 Select File > Import.2 In the Files of Type pop-up menu, select Encapsulated PostSc

Chapter 10316To import a PDF document into an existing FreeHand document:1 Select File > Import, select the desired PDF file, and click Open.2 If p

Using Imported Artwork 317JPEGThe JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format is a highly compressible bitmap graphic format that can support milli

Chapter 10318Working with bitmap images in FreeHandFreeHand can import TIFF, GIF, JPEG, PICT, PNG, Targa, BMP, and Photoshop (PSD) bitmap formats. In

Using Imported Artwork 319To edit a grayscale ramp for a bitmap:1 Select the bitmap. Ensure that it is a true grayscale or black-and-white image.Tip:

Chapter 132To fit the view to a selection or page:Select an option from the View menu, or from the Magnification pop-up menu in the Status bar (Window

Chapter 10320To display or hide a bitmap’s alpha channel:1 Select the bitmap.2 In the Object panel, do one of the following:• Select Display Alpha Cha

Using Imported Artwork 321Note: These are Fireworks preferences. Changing an option here sets the launch-and-edit preferences for all future bitmap im

Chapter 103224 Make edits in the dialog box that appears:• To edit optimization settings, click the Options tab and change the desired settings.• To e

Using Imported Artwork 3232 Select Warn Before Launch and Edit (the default).When this option is selected, a dialog box prompts you to confirm that yo

Chapter 10324To set Trace tool options:1 Double-click the Trace tool in the Tools panel.2 In the Trace Tool dialog box, set the color mode options.• S

Using Imported Artwork 325• Select Centerline/Outline to combine the Outline and Centerline. Then enter an Open Paths Below value to leave paths with

Chapter 10326Converting vector graphics to bitmap imagesYou can directly convert, or rasterize, a vector graphic to a bitmap image in FreeHand using t

327CHAPTER 11Creating Web Graphics and AnimationYou can prepare Macromedia FreeHand MX documents for display on the web in the following ways:• Assign

Chapter 11328To assign a URL to an object:1 In the FreeHand Document window, select the text, text object, or text block to which you want to assign a

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 329Publishing FreeHand documents as HTMLThe Publish as HTML feature converts a FreeHand document to an HTML docume

FreeHand Basics 33To edit a custom view:1 Adjust view elements to redefine the view using the Magnification pop-up menu, Drawing Mode pop-up menu, and

Chapter 113303 Specify which pages to publish, all or a range.4 To display the HTML Output Warnings dialog box when you convert the document, select S

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 3319 Do one of the following:• Click Apply to apply your selections to the setting and continue editing other sett

Chapter 11332To animate objects:1 Select the objects that you want to animate. A nested object included in a group behaves as a single object. 2 Selec

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 333The Full Screen action displays the movie in the Flash Player in full-screen mode, rather than normal mode.The

Chapter 11334Using the Action toolThe Action tool lets you assign Flash actions to an object so that users can navigate from the object to a web page.

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 335Using Flash moviesYou can import Flash movies (SWF files) into FreeHand documents to use as interactive parts o

Chapter 11336Editing imported Flash moviesFreeHand can launch Flash to edit imported Flash movies. To launch Flash from within FreeHand, Flash must be

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 337You can export a FreeHand file in SWF format using the Export command, as described in the following procedure.

Chapter 1133816 To manually control optimization settings, select Advanced:Path Compression controls how precisely to convert FreeHand paths to Flash

Creating Web Graphics and Animation 339To display the Controller:Select Window > Toolbars > Controller.To test a selected Flash movie, do one of

Chapter 134• Select multiple objects by pressing Shift as you select the objects or by dragging a bounding box around the objects. Right-click the sel

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341CHAPTER 12Saving and Exporting FilesYou can save files in Macromedia FreeHand MX in various formats, including FreeHand Document, FreeHand Template

Chapter 12342Adding IPTC file informationYou can use the File Info Xtra to include information, such as author, copyright, creation date, headline, ca

Saving and Exporting Files 343URLs in a FreeHand document export correctly to SWF and PDF formats. For more information on how to assign URLs to FreeH

Chapter 12344Choosing an export formatThe export format you choose is determined by the intended use for the exported file, and particularly the outpu

Saving and Exporting Files 345If you plan to export graphics for use on the web, use the following table to choose the best export file format for eac

Chapter 12346To export a document:1 Select File > Export.2 In the Export Document dialog box (Windows) or the Export dialog box (Macintosh), enter

Saving and Exporting Files 3474 Select Page Boundary to display page boundaries in the exported file.5 Select Selected Objects Only to export only sel

Chapter 12348To include a color thumbnail or preview with exported EPS files:1 Display export preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows,

Saving and Exporting Files 349To delete an export area definition, do one of the following:• Press Delete.• Drag to define a new export area.About col

FreeHand Basics 35Printing a shortcut quick-reference cardYou can print a shortcut quick-reference card and save a custom card.To print a shortcut qui

Chapter 12350To set the size of the Portfolio preview:1 Press Command+U and click the Export category.2 Select Include Portfolio Preview.3 Enter a val

Saving and Exporting Files 3519 Select a Convert Colors To option to maintain color consistency among applications:CMYK creates standard CMYK output a

Chapter 12352Exporting bitmap imagesYou can export bitmap images in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, Photoshop PSD, Targa, or TIFF format. You can choose the imag

Saving and Exporting Files 353Working with alpha channelsUsing alpha channels, you can export bitmap images with complex masking and transparency for

Chapter 123545 Do one of the following:• In Windows, click More. For Color Depth, select the 32-bit With Alpha (for PNG, select 32-bit or 64-bit With

Saving and Exporting Files 355Exporting to BMP formatBMP is the Windows standard format for bitmap graphics.To choose options for the BMP format:1 Wit

Chapter 12356To set GIF format options:1 Select File > Export and select GIF from the Format menu. 2 Click Setup to view secondary options. For inf

Saving and Exporting Files 357Exporting to JPEG formatJPEG (.jpg) is an alternative to GIF developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group specifica

Chapter 12358To export invisible layers:1 Select File > Document Settings > Output Options.2 For Objects, select Include Invisible Layers and cl

Saving and Exporting Files 359In addition, the maximum page size maximum for a PDF document is 3240 x 3240 pixels (about 45 x 45 inches). A larger pag

Chapter 136To view and choose from available shortcut groups:1 Select Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.The Customize dialog box (Windows) or the Customize

Chapter 123606 For Compatibility, select an Acrobat version to determine which additional options are available:Acrobat 4 converts gradients to PostSc

Saving and Exporting Files 361Exporting textYou can drag text to export it if the destination application supports the drag-and-drop text feature. You

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363CHAPTER 13Color ManagementYou can use color management strategies in Macromedia FreeHand MX to adjust the appearance of artwork on your monitor or

Chapter 13364Color management strategyA color management system (CMS) interprets and translates color accurately between devices. A CMS compares the c

Color Management 365• Use names of no more than 27 characters in length, followed by a period and the ICM extension. (For example, my_printer.icm.) •

Chapter 133665 Click any color in the Display Color Setup dialog box to display the Color dialog box (Windows) or Apple Color Picker (Macintosh). Wind

Color Management 367Using Kodak Digital Science and Apple ColorSync CMSFreeHand includes the Kodak Digital Science (KDS) color management system (CMS)

Chapter 133687 For Monitor Simulates, choose how to set your monitor to simulate the color gamut displayed by the final output device: None displays R

Color Management 369Choosing printer profilesYou can choose a printer profile to specify the type of printer that will be used to print four-color sep

FreeHand Basics 37To copy a customized shortcut group from one computer to another:1 Select the Shortcuts file, located in the Keyboard folder within

Chapter 13370To choose a Composite Printer profile for simulated four-color separations:1 Display colors preferences by doing one of the following:• I

Color Management 371When you open an RGB image with an assigned device profile on another computer system, you can preserve the assigned device profil

Chapter 13372Using color tablesYou can use color tables to apply limited color management strategies in your workflow. The Color Tables option manages

Color Management 373To rebuild color tables using specific monitor or separations printer profiles:1 Display colors preferences by doing one of the fo

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375CHAPTER 14PrintingPrinting from Macromedia FreeHand MX is straightforward whether you want to output your document to a desktop printer or engage p

Chapter 143763 Select the print range: All, the current page, or a specific page range.4 To print only the currently selected objects, select Selected

Printing 3775 For Pages, select All, or enter a specific page range.6 Select FreeHand MX from the print options pop-up menu.7 To print color separatio

Chapter 1437812 To assign predefined prepress settings or to choose a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file, click Advanced, then do one of the fo

Printing 379To print a document in Mac OS X:1 Select File > Print to display the Print dialog box.2 Select a printer from the Printer pop-up menu.3

Chapter 138To remove a shortcut:1 Select Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.2 Expand the Commands list to locate and select the desired command.3 Select the

Chapter 143809 For Scale Percentage, select one of the following options to scale the printed document horizontally or vertically, without affecting t

Printing 381The print preview matches your output choices. For example, if you chose Fit on Paper from the Scale Percentage menu in the main Print dia

Chapter 143824 Select a print preview mode from the pop-up menu at the bottom of the preview window:X-Box displays the page with an X and the bleed. S

Printing 383To define an output area in a document:1 With the document displayed in the Document window, click the Output Area button in the Too ls pa

Chapter 14384About printing PostScript fontsPostScript fonts are the best choice if your final output device is a PostScript printer or imagesetter, o

Printing 385Applying halftone settings to selected objectsIf you’ve included screened objects in your artwork, you can use a PostScript printer to pri

Chapter 14386Guidelines for faster printingFor fastest printing and smaller file size, use efficient drawing techniques. Techniques that reduce print

Printing 387To print text faster, follow these guidelines:• Use text on a path sparingly.• Limit the number of typefaces used in the document. • Use t

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389INDEXNumerics12 Point Black option 2413D effect 2053D Rotation tool 227AAbsolute Colorimetric rendering intent 370Action tool 334Add Page butt

FreeHand Basics 39To customize toolbars using the Customize command:1 Select Window > Toolbars > Customize. (Alternatively, in Windows you can s

Index390automatic font substitution 66Auto-Rename Colors option 156BBackground layer 289background transparency 354Baseline option 279baseline sh

Index 391Color Image Compression option 359color list 153color managementApple ColorSync 367calibrating monitors 365color tables 372composite pri

Index392composite paths 127blending 216creating by joining 127exporting 128reversing direction of 128transparent sections of 128Composite Printe

Index 393Delete Xtra 386deletingbrush strokes 172guides 57selections 110text blocks 235Descent option 279Detach Text from Path command 281devic

Index394Eearlier versions of FreeHand 59Edit Brush dialog box 169Edit Hyphenation dialog box 244Edit Locked Objects option 111Edit Source in Firew

Index 395exportingdefining the output area for 348Flash movies (SWFs) 336master pages 52selected objects 347styles 307symbols 300text with inlin

Index396fixed-size text blocksconverting to auto-expanding 236creating 234overflow text in 234Flash actionsassigning parameters to 333assigning to

Index 397grayscale ramp, editing 319Greek Type Below option 251gridschanging color of 54setting options for 54showing and hiding 54turning snappi

Index398importing (continued)EPS and DCS EPS files 314file formats for 310GIF files 313graphics 310HPGL files 309JPEG files 317master pages 52P

Index 399layers (continued)moving forward or backward 292moving objects to another layer 292nonprinting 290preserving in Photoshop PSD format 357p

Contents4CHAPTER 3Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Abou

Chapter 1402 Do one of the following to select the command you want to add:• Scroll through the Commands list to find the command whose button you wan

Index400Magnification pop-up menu 31magnifying the page view 31Main toolbar 22–23See also individual buttons, toolbarsMake Child of Master Page opt

Index 401Object panel (continued)resizing bitmap images in 319Transparent option in 318type attributes 248updating links in 64Object Panel button

Index402pagesadding 45bleed size of 44child. See child pagescustom sizes 48duplicating 46magnifying 31magnifying using buttons 44magnifying usin

Index 403paths (continued)direction of 72, 128distorting 217, 218editing 86erasing 95expanding strokes of 135exporting composite 128filling 1

Index404preferencesAlt-dragging or Option-dragging to copy paths 30always embedding graphics 63applying and defining graphic styles 303applying tex

Index 405printing (continued)with PostScript fonts 384Raster Image Processor (RIP) 188scaling 376, 377, 380shortcut quick-reference card 35with

Index406rotation, 3D 226, 227Roughen tool 217rounded rectangles 75rows 271adding rules between 271applying strokes to rules in 272creating in t

Index 407simplifying paths 95sketch effect 197Skew Horizontal orientation 279Skew options 140Skew tool 137, 140Skew Vertical orientation 279ske

Index408styles (continued)text 274, 275, 276using 289Styles panel 15, 274, 301applying styles in 302basing a style on another in 306changing

Index 409text (continued)displaying options in Object panel 248editing 240–247effects, applying to 284exporting with Flash movies 338finding and r

FreeHand Basics 41To dock a floating toolbar onto the top, bottom, or side toolbar area:Drag the gray area of the floating toolbar onto the top, botto

Index410text styles (continued)defined 274, 301modifying 274, 275in the Object panel 274overriding 277preferences for 276, 277preserving attri

Index 411tracingbitmaps 323color modes 324contiguous areas of color 325Convert Selection Edge option 325path conversion 324resolution for 324sca

Index412WWand Color Tolerance setting 325Warn Before Launch and Edit option 322warping objects 222web file formats, defined 344WebSafe option 356

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43CHAPTER 2Setting Up Your DocumentWhen you begin your Macromedia FreeHand MX project, you can choose among various document settings to best meet you

Chapter 244Working with pagesYou can set page options—including page size, page orientation, and bleed value—using the Document panel or the Add Pages

Setting Up Your Document 458 To scroll the pasteboard view, hold down the Spacebar while dragging the pasteboard.To add pages to a document using the

Chapter 246• Click a page selector button in the Status toolbar (Windows) or at the bottom of the Document window (Macintosh).• Click the page in the

Setting Up Your Document 47To move a page and its contents, do one of the following:• Using the Page tool, select the page and drag it to the desired

Chapter 248Defining custom page sizesYou can add custom page sizes to a document using the Edit Page Sizes dialog box. Custom page sizes are based on

Setting Up Your Document 49Setting units of measureFreeHand offers precision and flexibility for entering numeric values and displaying the rulers and

Contents 5CHAPTER 7Special Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Adding li

Chapter 250Working with master pagesMaster pages allow you to easily apply consistent page layouts in a document. You can define page attributes on a

Setting Up Your Document 51To create a new master page:1 Do one of the following:• Select Window > Document to display the Document panel if it’s n

Chapter 252To release a child page:1 Select a page or pages using the Page tool.Note: The current page must be a child page.2 Click the Document panel

Setting Up Your Document 53To show or hide page rulers:Select View > Page Rulers > Show.This command toggles between showing and hiding the rule

Chapter 254To delete custom units of measure:1 Select View > Page Rulers > Edit to open the Edit Units dialog box.2 Select the units of measure

Setting Up Your Document 55Using guidesGuides are nonprinting lines that help you align and position objects. Guides are blue by default, but you can

Chapter 256To add guides precisely:1 Do one of the following:• Select View > Guides > Edit.• Double-click an existing guide.2 Click Add.3 Select

Setting Up Your Document 57To edit, release, or delete guides:1 Do one of the following:• Select View > Guides > Edit.• Double-click an existing

Chapter 258Creating and opening documentsWhen you create a new document, it is based on the default document template. To learn more about templates,

Setting Up Your Document 59To set preferences that affect how FreeHand handles documents:1 Display document preferences by doing one of the following:

Contents6CHAPTER 11Creating Web Graphics and Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327Attaching URLs to objects and text

Chapter 260Using templatesTo work more efficiently and avoid design inconsistencies, you can create templates for documents that share common design e

Setting Up Your Document 61To convert any FreeHand file into a template without opening it (Macintosh):1 Select the FreeHand file in the Finder.2 Sele

Chapter 2625 Name the file and save it in the Macromedia/FreeHand/11/English/Settings folder within your user-specific Application Data (Windows) or A

Setting Up Your Document 636 Double-click the filename.The import pointer appears.7 Position the import pointer where you want the graphic or text blo

Chapter 264To update a link to a graphic after you have opened the document:1 Do one of the following:• Select Edit > Links to display the Links di

Setting Up Your Document 65Updating and fixing broken links upon opening a documentIf you try to open a document with a broken link to a graphic, you’

Chapter 266Replacing missing fontsIf you open or import a file containing fonts that are not installed on your system, the Missing Fonts dialog box pr

Setting Up Your Document 67Sending mail (Windows)If your Windows system includes an MAPI32-compliant electronic mail system, you can create a new outg

Chapter 268Working with wizards (Windows)In Windows, you can quickly begin a project and simplify your workflow using FreeHand wizards. Wizards are in

69CHAPTER 3DrawingMacromedia FreeHand MX gives you a wide range of options for drawing. You can drag to create simple objects, such as rectangles, ell

7INTRODUCTIONGetting StartedMacromedia FreeHand MX is a vector-based drawing application. With FreeHand, you can create vector graphics that can be sc

Chapter 370In contrast, bitmap images consist of a matrix of pixels whose display depends on the resolution of your monitor and printer. Bitmap images

Drawing 71Path and point characteristicsPaths and points have the following basic characteristics:• A path can be open with unconnected end points, or

Chapter 372• Paths have either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The Rectangle, Polygon, and Ellipse tools draw in a clockwise direction. With

Drawing 73• Different types of points anchor path segments and let you edit lines and curves in different ways by adjusting their handles.FreeHand pla

Chapter 374To set the display preferences for a fill in an open path: 1 Display object preferences by doing one of the following:• In Windows, press C

Drawing 75To draw a rectangle, ellipse, or line from its center:1 In the Tools panel, select the Ellipse tool, or select the Rectangle or Line tool fr

Chapter 376To adjust the corners of a selected rectangle independently:1 In the Tools panel, click the Subselect tool.2 Select the rectangle.3 In the

Drawing 77To set the constrain angle:1 Select File > Document Settings > Constrain.2 Enter a value in the Angle text box, or use the pop-up angl

Chapter 378To draw a polygon or star:1 In the Tools panel, select the Polygon tool from its pop-up menu.2 Drag to draw a polygon or star.3 To modify t

Drawing 79Drawing spirals and arcsWith the Spiral and Arc tools, you can easily draw spirals and arcs. Options let you customize the way each tool wor

Introduction8Installing and starting FreeHandThis section describes how to install FreeHand on your hard disk and start the application.Before you beg

Chapter 380To set Arc tool options:1 In the Tools panel, if the Arc tool is not showing, select it from its pop-up menu.2 Double-click the Arc tool.3

Drawing 81Drawing freeform pathsWith the Pencil, Variable Stroke Pen, and Calligraphic Pen tools, you can draw freeform paths that follow the directio

Chapter 382• Select Auto Remove Overlap to remove unnecessary path segments and create a composite path.Original (left) and Auto Remove Overlap applie

Drawing 83• Select Auto Remove Overlap to remove unnecessary path segments and create a composite path.Original (left) and Auto Remove Overlap applied

Chapter 384To draw a path with the Calligraphic Pen tool:1 In the Tools panel, select the Calligraphic Pen tool from its pop-up menu.2 Drag to draw a

Drawing 85To draw with the Pen tool:1 In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool from its pop-up menu.2 Do any of the following:• Click to place a corner

Chapter 386To continue an unselected path:1 In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool or Bezigon tool from their pop-up menu. You can continue a Pen pat

Drawing 87To automatically add points to a selected path:Select Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations. Click the Add Points button on the Xtra Ope

Chapter 3884 Drag a handle to adjust the curve.Moving a handle closer to its point decreases the amount of curvature. Moving it away from the point in

Drawing 89To adjust points using the Object panel:1 Select Window > Object to display the Object panel.Path information in the Object panel2 Select

Getting Started 9To uninstall FreeHand on the Macintosh:1 Insert the FreeHand CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive and launch the installer.2 A pop-up

Chapter 3903 Do one of the following:• Click a Point Type button to change the type of the selected point.• Click a Handles button to retract the sele

Drawing 91To set Freeform tool Push/Pull options:1 In the Tools panel, if the Freeform tool is not showing, select it from its pop-up menu.2 Double-cl

Chapter 392To push or pull a selected path:1 In the Tools panel, if the Freeform tool is not showing, select it from its pop-up menu. 2 You can adjust

Drawing 93To set Freeform tool Reshape options:1 In the Tools panel, if the Freeform tool is not showing, select it from its pop-up menu. 2 Double-cli

Chapter 394Splitting pathsYou can manually split paths and create open or closed paths by using the Knife tool or the Split command.To set the Knife t

Drawing 95Erasing pathsYou can erase parts of selected paths by using the Eraser tool.To set the Eraser tool options:1 In the Tools panel, double-clic

Chapter 396Overlapping fillsClosed paths have one of two directions: clockwise or counterclockwise. When a clockwise path meets a counterclockwise pat

Drawing 977 To set the data precision, enter a Decimal Precision value for the number of decimal places to which the data will be rounded. Select Thou

Chapter 398Setting the chart type and optionsYou can select different chart types and options, and preview how the data will be presented, either as y

Drawing 99To specify chart options:1 In the Chart dialog box, click the Chart Type button to display the chart type options.2 Select a chart type usin