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ADOBE CONTRIBUTE CS3
User Guide
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Presets
Presets comprise a wide variety of useful tools, preferences, effects, and images. Product presets include
brushes, swatches, color groups, symbols, custom shapes, graphic and layer styles, patterns, textures, actions,
workspaces, and more. Preset content can be found throughout the interface. Some presets become available only
when you select the corresponding tool. If you don’t want to create an effect or image from scratch, just peruse the
preset libraries for inspiration.
Templates
Template files can be opened and viewed from Adobe Bridge, opened from the Welcome Screen, or
opened directly from the File menu. Depending on the product, template files range from letterhead, newsletters and
websites, to DVD menus and video buttons. Each template file is professionally constructed and represents a best-use
example of product features. Templates can be a valuable resource when you need to jump start a project.
Samples
Sample files include more complicated designs and are a great way to see new features in action. These files
demonstrate the range of creative possibilities offered by your application.
Fonts
Several OpenType
®
fonts and font families are included with your Creative Suite product. Fonts are copied to
your computer during installation:
• Windows: [startup drive] /Program Files/Common Files/Adobe/Fonts
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Mac OS X: [startup drive] /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Fonts
For information about installing fonts, see the Read Me.html file on the installation DVD.
DVD content
The installation or content DVD included with your product contains additional resources for use with your
software. The Goodies folder contains product-specific files such as templates, images, presets, actions, plug-ins, and
effects, along with subfolders for Fonts and Stock Photography. The Documentation folder contains a PDF version
of the Help, technical information, and other documents such as specimen sheets, reference guides, and specialized
feature information.
Adobe Exchange
For more free content, visit www.adobe.com/go/exchange , an online community where users download and share
thousands of free actions, extensions, plug-ins, and other content for use with Adobe products.
Bridge Home
Bridge Home, a new destination in Adobe Bridge CS3, provides up-to-date information on all your Adobe Creative
Suite 3 software in one convenient location. Start Adobe Bridge, then click the Bridge Home icon at the top of the
Favorites panel to access the latest tips, news, and resources for your Creative Suite tools.
Note:
Bridge Home may not be available in all languages.
Adobe Design Center
Adobe Design Center offers articles, inspiration, and instruction from industry experts, top designers and Adobe
publishing partners. New content is added monthly.
You can find hundreds of tutorials for design products and learn tips and techniques through videos, HTML
tutorials, and sample book chapters.
New ideas are the heart of Think Tank, Dialog Box, and Gallery:
• Think Tank articles explore how today’s designers engage with technology and what their experiences mean for
design, design tools, and society.