GMetrix Illustrator: Vector Drawing Tools Flashcards
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When drawing a path with the Pen tool, what visual cue indicates the path will close when you click?
Answer: A small circle appears next to the Pen cursor
A small circle icon appears next to the Pen tool cursor when it is positioned near the starting anchor point, signaling that clicking will close the path.
In Illustrator, what is the result of using Object > Path > Simplify on a complex vector path?
Answer: Reduces anchor point count while preserving approximate shape
Simplify reduces the number of anchor points on a path with minimal visible change to the overall shape.
Which keyboard shortcut temporarily activates the Direct Selection tool while using the Pen tool?
Answer: Ctrl (Cmd)
Holding Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) while using the Pen tool temporarily switches to the Direct Selection tool so you can adjust anchor points.
What happens when you drag with the Eraser tool across a closed filled shape in Illustrator?
Answer: Cuts through the shape creating two or more separate closed paths
The Eraser tool cuts through vector shapes, creating new closed paths from the remaining portions on either side of the erased area.
When using the Paintbrush tool, which option ensures the brush stroke path stays selected after you finish drawing it?
Answer: Keep Selected
The 'Keep Selected' option in Brush Tool Options keeps the most recently drawn stroke selected after you release the mouse.
Which of the following best describes a 'compound path' in Adobe Illustrator?
Answer: Two or more paths combined so overlapping areas become transparent holes
A compound path combines multiple paths into one object where overlapping regions create transparent cutouts, commonly used for effects like donut shapes.
The Pen tool's 'rubber band' preview feature (introduced in modern Illustrator) shows:
Answer: A live preview of the path segment that will be drawn before you click
The rubber band preview draws a tentative segment from the last anchor point to the current cursor position so you can see the curve before committing.