Adobe Illustrator - Vector Based Imaging.

The symbolism tools let you create and modify sets of symbol instances. You create a symbol set using the Symbol Sprayer tool. You can then use the other symbolism tools to change the density, color, location, size, rotation, transparency, and style of the instances in the set.



The Symbol Sprayer tool (Shift+S) places multiple symbol instances as a set on the artboard. SeeCreate symbol sets.



The Symbol Shifter tool moves symbol instances and change stacking order. See Change stacking order of symbol instances in a set.



The Symbol Scruncher tool moves symbol instances closer together or farther apart. See Gather or scatter symbol instances.



The Symbol Sizer tool resizes symbol instances. See Resize symbol instances.



The Symbol Spinner tool rotates symbol instances. See Rotate symbol instances.



The Symbol Stainer tool colorizes symbol instances. See Stain symbol instances.



The Symbol Screener tool applies opacity to symbol instances. SeeAdjust transparency of symbol instances.



The Symbol Styler tool applies the selected style to symbol instances. See Apply a graphic style to symbol instances.

Drawing Graphs Moving Painting Reshaping Selection Symbols Type
Toolbox Options Raster / Vector Symbols Galleries: 1 & 2 Toolbox User Galleries (a large file) Assessment Task Index Page