Getting Started

Tutorial

FreeHand Basics
  FreeHand basics overview
  About vector graphics and bitmap images
  The Document window
  Using panels
  Snapping panels
  Docking panels
  Inspectors
  Using toolbars
  The Main toolbar
  Using the Tools panel
  The Status toolbar
  Using preferences
  Using tooltips
  Using and managing Xtras
  Setting the document view
  Optimizing document redraw
  Magnifying and reducing the view
  Displaying multiple document views
  Naming and saving custom views
  Using context menus (Windows)
  Using the Windows right mouse button
  Printing a shortcut quick-reference card
  Customizing your environment
  Customizing shortcuts
  Customizing toolbars

Setting up Your Document

Drawing

Working with Objects

Transforming and Distorting Objects

Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles

Color, Strokes, and Fills

Color Management

Using Type

Creating Web Graphics and Animation

Printing

Saving and Exporting Files

Troubleshooting