How do I lock an image in Illustrator?
To lock selected artwork, choose Object > Lock > Selection.
Where is the locked layer in Illustrator?
The Lock Selection command is found in the Object menu, where you can also find commands for locking all artwork above a selection, and all artwork on other layers. To then unlock all objects in the document, press Command+Option+2 on the Mac or Ctrl+ALT+2 on Windows.
How do I change the color of a JPEG in Illustrator?
Click Edit > Edit Colors > Convert to Grayscale to turn the image into black and white. Now, click the Swatches menu on the left bar and you can choose any color to your liking. This is a useful trick in changing the color of the picture in Illustrator to a single shade.
Why can’t I erase image in Illustrator?
Your only option is to open the original file in Illustrator and apply the Eraser tool in that document itself. On the other hand, if you place vector artwork and embed it into your file, you can use the Eraser tool to edit your graphic because embedded art becomes part of the file into which it’s embedded.
How do you unlock a file in Illustrator?
Select the Photoshop or Illustrator file you have previously uploaded to My Docs Online and click “Lock & Open” The file will be locked on the MDO servers, downloaded to your PC or Mac, and opened for editing. After completing your editing Save & Close the file. In the Desktop App Click “Save & Unlock” for the file.
How do I unlock shapes in Illustrator?
You can use lock/unlock to make it so that you cannot select certain artwork. To lock/unlock artwork, you can select the artwork and either choose Object > Lock > Selection or the keyboard shortcut Cmd+2/Ctrl+2.
How do I save an Illustrator file as a JPEG?
Option One:
- Select the artboard you would like to save out by selecting the artwork on that artboard.
- Go to File>Export>Save for Web (Legacy)
- A dialogue box will appear. Select JPEG and lower your quality down to 60%.
- Check to make sure your photo size is around 100K or less before you save it.
- Click save.