How to Use Slice and Slice Selection Tool in Adobe Illustrator: A Comprehensive Guide

Création de slice et sélection de slice dans Adobe Illustrator : comment fonctionner ? 🛠️🎨

Hi everyone, welcome to today's tutorial and in this video I will be covering two tools, namely the Slice and the Slice Selection tool. These tools can be very helpful if you want to save a specific part of your illustration separately in an image format. Although we usually save the illustration as a whole, there are cases where you might only need a particular part.

Pourquoi choisir les outils Slice et Sélection de slice ?

These tools can be very useful when you want to isolate certain parts of your design for easier management or reuse. For instance, if you're designing a poster with multiple icons, you can use these tools to save each icon separately.

Étapes clés pour utiliser les outils Slice et Sélection de slice

1. Ensure that the Essential Classics options have been switched on from the dropdown box below. This is necessary for these tools to appear.
2. Create the shapes you want to save as separate slices by drawing them in your illustration.
3. Select the Slice tool (shortcut: Shift + K) and click on the area you wish to save as a slice.
4. If needed, adjust the size of the blue binding box by selecting the Slice Selection tool and moving it as desired.
5. To create the slice from your selection, either select the Make option in the Object menu or use the Create From Selection tool (shortcut: Alt + Shift + C).
6. Export your slice by going to File > Export > Export As.
7. Choose the desired format for your exported file (e.g., JPG, PNG, or Adobe Illustrator file) and save it.

FAQ

Q:Can I use these tools on complex designs with multiple layers?A:Yes, you can select individual layers before using the Slice tool to ensure that only the desired area is saved as a slice.

Q:How do I reuse my slices in other projects?A:You can import your exported files into another project and use them as needed. Simply drag and drop them onto your new design.

Conclusion

The Slice and Slice Selection tools are powerful additions to Adobe Illustrator that can help you streamline your workflow and create more efficient designs. With a little practice, you'll be slicing and dicing like a pro in no time!