Doing this alone doesnt scale proportionally, though, and may result in unsightly warping.
Scale With the Scale Tool
TheScaletool (S) is one of manyuseful hidden tools in Illustrator.
you could use it to scale any object in multiple ways.
Thus, scaling an object down results in paths that look too thick for the size of the image.
The opposite is true when scaling up; the paths become too skinny for the objects size.
There are a few ways to change the options, but its simple to scale stroke widths in Illustrator.
Use the Transform Panel
you’re free to apply scaled transforming globally with the Transform panel.
Go toWindow>Transformto fire up the Transform panel.
you’ve got the option to select theTransformicon to open or wrap up the panel later.
To start, go for the object or objects you wish to scale.
Open theTransformpanel and check theScale Strokes & Effectsbox at the bottom.
No longer will scaling down result in too-wide paths that overwhelm the illustration.
you might turn off the scaling setting as easily as you turned it on.
But until you uncheck it, all current and future scaling will proportionally scale the stroke paths.
Turning the setting off later wont change any previously scaled projects or objects.
If youre using a Mac, go toIllustrator>Preferences>Generaland check the box forScale Strokes & Effects.
SelectOKto confirm your choice.
From a Windows system, selectEdit>Preferences>Generalto find the checkbox forScale Strokes & Effects.
you’re free to reverse your preference selections at any point without affecting older projects.
you could alsointertwine your stroke paths in Illustrator, allowing even further dimension to your digital designs and artwork.
This gives you full creative control.
You do not need to pre-pick the path.
you’re able to add or remove width to any area of a path.
Changing the stroke width is a great way to add some personal style to your illustrations.
you’re able to alsouse Illustrators Generative Recolor toolto create unique color schemes on your art.
