Microsoft Expression Design Step by Step

Brandon Jones is the owner and founder of iKaput.com and BrokeniPod, one of the fastest growing iPod repair companies in the U.S.Marc Campbell is the author of ten popular technology books.

Introducing Expression Design; Information for Readers Running Windows XP; Managing the Practice Files; Using the Start Menu; Navigating Dialog Boxes; Features and Conventions of This Book; Using the Books CD; CD Contents; Minimum System Requirements; Installing the Practice Files; Using the Practice Files; Removing the Practice Files; Getting Help; Getting Help with This Book and Its CD; Getting Help with Microsoft Expression Design; Chapter 1: Working with Documents; 1.1 Understanding the Difference Between Vector and Raster; 1.2 Opening an Existing File and Exploring the Workspace; 1.3 Creating a New Document; 1.4 Importing a Document Created in Creature House Expression Versions 1–3; 1.5 Key Points; Chapter 2: Navigating the Workspace; 2.1 Using the Toolbox; 2.2 Using Panels and Panel Widgets; 2.3 Changing the Display and Preview Modes; 2.4 Moving Around in a Document; 2.5 Using the Zoom Tool; 2.6 Undoing Mistakes; 2.7 Saving Your Work; 2.8 Key Points; Chapter 3: Manipulating Objects; 3.1 Selecting Objects; 3.2 Grouping Objects; 3.3 Selecting Anchor Points; 3.4 Positioning Objects; 3.5 Duplicating and Deleting Objects; 3.6 Transforming Objects; 3.7 Key Points; Chapter 4: Working with Layers; 4.1 Understanding Layers: What They Are and Why They Are Important; 4.2 Exploring Layers; 4.3 Manipulating Layers; 4.4 Setting Layer Options; 4.5 Key Points; Chapter 5: Using the Drawing Tools; 5.1 Exploring Path Anatomy; 5.2 Using the Shape and Line Tools; 5.3 Using the Page Grid; 5.4 Using the Pen Tool; 5.5 Using the B-Spline Tool; 5.6 Creating and Editing Cusp Points; 5.7 Making Compound Paths; 5.8 Modifying Paths with Path Operations and Clipping; 5.9 Key Points; Chapter 6: Using Fills; 6.1 Using the Paintbrush Tool; 6.2 Using the Properties Panel; 6.3 Using the Color Picker; 6.4 Using Solid and Image Fills; 6.5 Using Gradient Fills; 6.6 Key Points; Chapter 7: Using Strokes; 7.1 Setting Stroke Attributes and Using the Strokes Gallery; 7.2 Editing Paths to Change Stroke Appearance; 7.3 Creating and Saving Custom Strokes; 7.4 Using the Blend Paths Command; 7.5 Key Points; Chapter 8: Working with Text; 8.1 Creating Text Objects; 8.2 Setting Style Attributes for Text; 8.3 Setting Advanced Text Attributes; 8.4 Putting Text on a Path; 8.5 Putting Text in a Path; 8.6 Converting Text to Paths; 8.7 Key Points; Chapter 9: Working with Bitmap Images; 9.1 Importing Artwork in Vector and Bitmap (Raster) Formats; 9.2 Creating Bitmap Images; 9.3 Tracing Bitmaps to Create Vector Graphics; 9.4 Transforming Bitmap Images; 9.5 Key Points; Chapter 10: Exporting and Printing Your Work; 10.1 Setting Crop Marks; 10.2 Exporting Your Art to a Raster Format; 10.3 Exporting Image Objects from the Document Window; 10.4 Exporting Your Art to XAML Code; 10.5 Exporting Your Art to PDF; 10.6 Printing Your Art; 10.7 Key Points; Setting Preferences in Expression Design; General Options; Workspace Options; Stroke Options; Display Options; Unit and Grid Options; File Options; Clipboard (XAML) Options; Print and Export Options; Memory and Undo Options; Glossary; About the Authors; Sara Froehlich; Marc Campbell;