Drawing lines that vary along their length is one of the abilities that makes modern vector programs more than just technical drawing tools. The innovation that may see the most everyday use is variable width strokes. In CS5 the changes are practical rather than structural: Adobe has made certain tasks easier and provided more tweaks to make things look precisely as you want. To stay ahead at the high end, Illustrator added a number of unique features in CS3 and a new interface in CS4. PC users have other options, though, including CorelDRAW and Xara Xtreme. On the Mac, its the de facto choice for vector illustration, used for everything from logos to fine art.
Building on its professional credentials, Illustrator adds even more features that make drawing richer and easier every day.Īdobe Illustrator occupies a slightly odd position in its market.
