Illustrator CS2 Killer Tips

Before sending files off to print, you may need to use the Flatten Transparency command in the Object menu. Unfortunately, the preview function in this dialog can take a while, so here's an alternative: From the Window menu, choose the Flattener Preview palette, then in the palette's flyout menu choose Show Options. There you can get a much quicker preview of the areas that would be affected by flattening, when you select Quick Preview from the palette's flyout menu. To see the preview, be sure to click the Refresh button at the top of the palette. (Note: Resolution values cannot be previewed in the palette.)