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Expert: - 7/24/2009


Question

Logo Twisted
I have CS4. I am trying to jazz up a logo that I have in jpg and png. When I place or embed it into an AI document, and try to extrude & bevel it, as you've probably guessed, it treats the edges of the jpg as part of the design. How can I grab just the graphic and make it a usable AI item?
Thank you!

Answer
Hi Twila,

When you place your image, click "Live Trace" in the options bar. Then select your preset that works best, and then click the "expand" button in the options bar. Your image will then be a vector piece that you can manipulate in AI.


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Kevin
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    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 10Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentThank you! After I did what you suggested, I was able to move the frame to a different layer and delete it!


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Kevin Stohlmeyer

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I am an Adobe Certified Instructor. I can answer all your questions about Adobe Illustrator version 8 through the new Adobe CS5 versions.

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I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Adobe Illustrator and have been teaching this application to college students for the past 6 years. I now teach this as a corporate instructor.

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BA - Graphic Design Adobe Certified Instructor - Illustrator Adobe Community Professional

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