Learning Vector Graphics in PowerPoint

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Learning Vector Graphics in PowerPoint
When you are done with this exercise, you should
be able to
Construct simple vector images Handle multiple
vector images Use AutoShapes, including
connectors Import clip art Combine vector images
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Before You Start ...
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Step by step instructions are given first Look
for the gold-markers to identify
instructions Exercises that let you practice
and demonstrate your understanding follow These
have green-markers
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Save this PowerPoint exercise to show your TA
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A Quick System Tune-up
It is important that a few of the system defaults
are set properly. Do the step below now, and any
time you resume this exercise if someone else has
been using the computer between your sessions.
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Click on the happy face with the Right Mouse
Button and choose Set AutoShape Defaults
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Aligning a Set of Objects the Easy Way

• Select a set of the objects with either of these
  methods
• click one object, then hold down the shift key
  and click on the other objects
• click drag a box around all the objects
• Under the Draw menu (below), choose Align or
  Distribute
• Decide which option meets your need and choose it

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Vertical Align Line up the red pins with the
left-most pin
Horizontal Align Line up the green pins with the
one on the bottom
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Align Distribute Line up and evenly space out
the yellow pins
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Change the order of the objects so that the star
is on top, the triangle is next, then the square,
and the circle is on the bottom
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Assemble a Face
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Copy body parts from the next three slides and
paste them on the blank slide that
follows Move, resize, copy, order, rotate and
flip the parts as necessary Hint as you make
fine adjustments, you may want to increase the
view percentage
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The Face
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Line Color Make each line below a different
color
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Line Thickness Make each line below a different
thickness
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Drawing and Moving Straight Lines
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Click on AutoShapes menu (below) and select the
Lines item Choose Line and click drag to place
the line Click and drag a line handle to move
the end (All lines can have arrowheads and they
can be added later, so dont choose one of these
lines)
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Connect the dots Draw separate straight lines
between consecutively numbered points
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Adjust the Lines Move any lines that are not on
a red dot to the proper dot
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example
Note the black squares show the attachment points
Slalom Draw a brown, thickish curve that goes
below each red marker and above the green ones
follow the pattern shown above move the curve as
necessary
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Award Yourself Make three gold stars (different,
of course) that you can give yourself
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My Family Example of an Organizational Chart
My Mom
My Dad
My Younger Sister
Me
My Best Friend
My Older Brother
The Family Dog
My Mom is boss. She is always telling Dad what
to do. He never tells us kids what to do. My
baby sister seems to be my boss and is always
telling me what to do, although she lacks my
Moms authority. I boss my brother around since
he doesnt seem to mind. He takes care of the
dog, who is pretty laid back and doesnt demand
much from anyone. My best friend helps me get
stuff done.
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My Organization Chart arrange and connect the
boxes (with connector lines) to give your view
how you fit. Policy and orders go down from the
middle of a box while staff (they do the work)
are attached to the side of a box. It is OK to
pretend, especially if you are an only child and
dont have a pet.
My Younger Sister
My Mom
My Dad
Me
My Older Brother
My Best Friend
My Significant Other
The Family Dog
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Make a Bullet
Use Your Bullet
Use the tools youve learned to make a bullet
it should be quite large here
Copy your bullet and paste it in front of each
list item, making sure it is an appropriate size
My secret for success Keys to happiness Life
after school How to be my friend
Some examples are shown on the previous slide