In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a simple sliders set. First, we’ll use the Rectangle Tool and the Rounded Corners effects to create the base shapes. Next, using some Offset and Pathfinder options we’ll create the highlight shapes. Finally, for the colors we’ll use several linear and radial gradients, some simple effects along with basic blending techniques. Step 1 Create a 600 by 600px, RGB document. First, enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). Next, you’ll need a grid every 5px. Go to Edit > Preferences > Guides > Grid, enter 5 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. You can also open the Info panel (Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Do not forget to replace the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Unit > General. Al these options will significantly increase your work speed. Step 2 Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) and create a 15 by 460px shape. Fill it with the linear gradient shown below and go to Effect > Stylize > Rounded Corners. Enter a 3px radius, click OK and go to Object > Expand Appearance. The white numbers from the gradient image stand for location percentage. Step 3 Disable the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid) then go to Edit > Preferences > General and make sure that the Keyboard Increment is set at 1px. Reselect the shape created in the previous step and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Select the resulting shape …
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Quick Tip: Create a Simple Set of Web Sliders