Software for packaging workshop (on illustrator)

KEY POINTS

• create guides - so if you want to print double sided you get all the measurements right -- drag rectangle across whole document - object > path > split into grid > tick 'add guides' (make on separate layer)
• double click on empty space of guides layer - tick 'template' to lock, and means guides will not print 
• new layer -- use shape tool - click to get option menu to make specific measurements (left hand corner of box will be where you clicked - press alt before you click to make it appear centred around your click)
• to create duplicates select the box -- hold alt and drag (if you do not have a fill, you have to grab the line work - ideally work with fill)
• to make flaps - shape tool > click > width = size of shape, height = 20mm?
• to cut corners off flaps - use direct selection tool (white mouse) > select top corners > use handles to create points 
• to duplicate net >  copy net > create a new layer > paste in place
• to make net all one shape - pathfinder > select all > shape modes : unite (need to do this to lazer cut)
• to create inside and outside - use artboard tool > select art board > hold alt and drag