Book excerpt: Adobe Illustrator CS6 is a vector graphics design program that allows you to create artwork and illustrations. Adobe Illustrator CS6 is also part of the Adobe CS6 Design Suite, Web Suite, Production Premium Suite and Master Collection. Brilliant Illustrator CS6 offers professional and home users a fast, visual way to solve their Illustrator CS6 problems and get work done creatively and efficiently. All the most important tasks are covered, using clear, step-by-step instructions with accompanying 4 colour visuals. The text also draws attention to specific skills that are needed for the Adobe Certification Exam (ACE). Brilliant Illustrator CS6 features: A new features icon to alert readers to changes in the software Troubleshooting guides to help solve common problems Real world examples to show why readers would want to perform tasks Workshops to help readers put together individual tasks into projects ACE objectives to prepare readers for qualification Example files and additional workshops online at www.perspection.com Brilliant Features: � Detailed index and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know � Each task is presented on one or two pages � Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem � Numerous screenshots illustrate each step � "See Also ..." boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book � "Did you know '..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice