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Creating grayscale and monochrome effects

You can convert vector objects to grayscale or convert grayscale graphics to another color for a monochrome effect using the Convert to Grayscale Xtra. Converting a color also converts any tints based on it.

To convert a selected object to grayscale:

Choose Xtras > Colors > Convert to Grayscale. Objects are converted to unnamed gray tints and the tint base colors, according to the color mode of the original object.

To convert a grayscale object to another color for a monochrome effect:

1

Convert the object to grayscale as described in the previous procedure.

2

Use the Eyedropper tool to select a gray tint from the object and add it to the Swatches panel.

3

Choose Xtras > Colors > Name All Colors.

This action names the grayscale tint you added to the Swatches panel. It also adds the tint's base color to the Swatches panel. The remaining grayscale tints in the object are linked to that base color.

4

In the Swatches panel, drag the desired color onto the base color to redefine all grayscale tints in your objects based on the new color.

If you are using gradients with more than two colors, repeat steps 1 through 4 for each additional color.