Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to drawing flats. Draw technical flats quickly and easily using Adobe Illustrator(R). Beginners will be drawing flats like a pro in no time. Professional users will find a wealth of tips and tricks to increase productivity. Easy to follow step by step instruction with screen shots and illustrations to get you up and running right away. Learn to: Master the pen tool; draw technical flats with ease; organize layers for quick and easy editing; create custom brush and symbol libraries; and design patterns and generate multiple color ways fast. This book will save you hours and improve the quality of your work- I promise!