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Learning the Tools: (4) Practice
At the end of each slide and the end of class (even if you are part way through a slide), save your file in the way your teacher asks, and use your own file each time you continue in the following class period.
Basic Shapes – Several tools – choose the best one for the job. Try them out.
While the shape has “handles” you can choose to modify it by using the right mouse button to click the shape.
Experiment as you practice. Don't just try one thing. Don't get hooked on one thing, but do not rush.
Make a red circle on top of a blue square.
Make a six pointed star from two triangles.
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Start with a star, and put several shapes from that same tool here.
Have your teacher check your work.
Save your file.
Go on to the next slide.
With the “Basic Shapes” tool, choose four and put them in this box.
Choose four “Symbol Shapes” and put them here.
There is a “stack” order to the objects. The ones you make later are “on top” of the earlier ones. If you cover an early one it is hard to select.
It is usually best to build a complex drawing from the bottom up.