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Illustrator CS4

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Nov 11, 2008
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Pros

  • Fast
  • Updated Smart Guides
  • Much improved gradient interface transparency supported in gradients
  • Easy to use
  • Supports multiple artboards in one document
  • Blob Brush Tool provides improved natural media-type painting

Cons

  • No separate page setup for individual artboards
  • No automatic page numbering features,indexing, or multi-page copy fitting tools
  • Can't print thumbnails or storyboards with captions
  • No document-wide style sheets

Software Details

  • Adobe
  • 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Universal
  • $599; upgrade, $199

Macworld's Illustrator CS4 Coverage

  • Review: Illustrator CS4 Adobe Illustrator CS4 is a time-proven production drawing tool with a clean, efficient interface, and well- thought-out tools that work seamlessly with the rest of the Adobe creative suite. The addition of multi-page capabilities and Blob Brushes make it must-have upgrade.
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