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Illustrator 10.0 review

8.2

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 115

Verdict

Illustrator is a must-have tool for professionals who generate vector graphics for print and the Web, and the new Symbols support makes this a must-have upgrade... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • New Symbol support makes it easy to draw and edit frequently used images
  • Offers powerful slicing options for Web graphics
  • Renders live SVG effects at best resolution for browsers.

Cons

  • Cannot generate JavaScript rollovers or GIF animation directly
  • Requires extra software or programming know-how to create final data-driven graphics
  • Sheer number of tools is overwhelming.


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