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How to see the bounding box in illustrator?
Note that in order to see the Bounding Box you need to be using the Selection Tool ( V ). You can also hold down Ctrl while most other tools are active to quickly switch to the Selection Tool. In your case, it seems that all your paths are in a clipping mask – you can release it via Right Click → Release Clipping Mask or Ctrl + Alt + 7.
How to change the stroke alignment in InDesign?
This answer is based pretty much on CS6 as I see the behavior. You can alter the stroke alignment in InDesign via the Stroke Panel. It appears as though you have the stroke set to align to inside. If you need it centered on the path, like Illustrator, simply click the left-most stroke alignment option in the Stroke Panel.
How to copy a vector shape from illustrator to InDesign?
If you’re trying to copy a custom vector shape from illustrator do indesign, copy it from photoshop first, paste in illustrator as “compound path”, not as “compound shape”. Then give it any color. Now it should work, you’ll be able to copy it to indesign.
Why does InDesign automatically snap to the inner stroke boundary?
Because InDesign automatically snaps also to the inner stroke boundary – exactly for this reason – to align strokes. So to directly respond to your specific request: I know of no way to alter this behaviour – however, it’s not necessary – cos it already works to accomplish your task as-is, out of the box.
How do you create a pattern in illustrator?
Create artwork for the pattern. (Optional) To control the spacing between pattern elements or to clip out portions of the pattern, draw a pattern bounding box (an unfilled rectangle) around the artwork you want to use as a pattern. Choose Object > Arrange > Send To Back to make the rectangle the backmost object.
When to use fill patterns or brush patterns in illustrator?
Patterns intended for filling objects ( fill patterns) differ in design and tiling from patterns intended to be applied to a path with the Brushes panel ( brush patterns ). For best results, use fill patterns to fill objects and brush patterns to outline objects. When designing patterns, it helps to understand how Adobe Illustrator tiles patterns:
How do you make corner tiles in illustrator?
You can create corner tiles from scratch, or you can use a brush pattern’s side tile as the basis for designing complementary outer and inner (reflected –135°) corner tiles. Choose File > Open, locate a brush pattern file (supplied with Adobe Illustrator) that you want to use, and click Open. Choose Window > Brushes.