Learn about perspective grid options to customize angles, units, and grid visibility, which help you create accurate depth and 3D perspectives in Adobe Illustrator.
Select View > Perspective Grid > Define Grid to open the Define Perspective Grid dialog box.
Customize the perspective grid using presets, grid settings, and grid appearance.
Options | Functions |
Preset | Select presets from the drop-down menu or set custom. |
Type | Select the type of grid based on the perspective you want to create. |
Units | Specify the units to measure the grid size. |
Scale | Set or customize the artboard and real-world measurements. |
Gridline every | Specify the grid cell size. |
Viewing Angle | Specify the positions of the left and right vanishing points from the observer. |
Viewing Distance | Specify the distance between the observer and the scene. |
Horizon Height | Specify the height of the horizon line from the ground level. |
Third Vanishing Point | Select the three-point perspective to enable the option and specify the X and Y coordinates for the preset. |
Grid Color & Opacity | Change the colors for the Left Grid, Right Grid, and Horizontal Grids. Use the slider to change the Opacity of the grid. |
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