Exploring on your own

When you print a layered file, only the visible layers print in the same order in which they appear in the Layers palette—with the exception of template layers, which do not print even if they're visible. Template layers are locked, dimmed, and previewed. Objects on template layers neither print nor export.

Now that you've learned how to work with layers, try creating layered artwork by tracing an image on a template layer. We've provided a bitmap photo image of a goldfish that you can use to practice with or use your own artwork or photo images.

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Choose File > New to create a new file for your artwork.
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Choose File > Place. In the dialog box, select the Goldfish.eps file, located in the Lesson10 folder, inside the Lessons ...

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