Documents and Setup
Data Acquisition, Visualization and Analysis
Data Acquisition, Visualization and Analysis Canvas X Draw has the ability to accurately measure, analyze, and export digital images that may contain up to 32 bits per channel of data. Specialized imaging instrumentation within the medical, ...
Transparency and Printing
Transparency and Printing You can use transparency effects to create stunning images and complex illustrations. As with any graphic effects, however, images that appear perfect on screen can cause problems or produce unexpected results when you print ...
Automatic Text Correction
Automatic Text Correction Canvas X Draw can automatically fix typographical mistakes as you type. The Auto Correct manager lets you select several automatic correction options. It also lets you specify common misspellings, typing errors, and ...
Changing Image Size
Changing Image Size You can use several methods to resize or scale paint objects and the images they contain. Keep in mind that altering the size or resolution of a paint object can degrade the quality of an image. Canvas X Draw uses interpolation to ...
Choosing a Scanning Resolution
Choosing a Scanning Resolution Digital images are composed of square pixels, and pixel size is a major factor affecting image quality. The resolution of an image is expressed as the number of pixels per (linear) inch (ppi), or pixels per centimeter. ...
Removing Red Eye
Removing Red Eye Canvas X Draw includes an image editing tool that you can use to correct red eye in digital images. What is Red Eye? Red eye is a photographic phenomenon caused by light reflecting off the interior surface of the eye, which produces ...
Image Modes for Canvas X Paint Objects
Image Modes for Canvas X Paint Objects In Canvas X Draw, image modes define the color model and number of colors that can be used in images. When you create a new paint object in Canvas X Draw, you select an image mode: Black & White, Grayscale, RGB ...
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects
Using Vector and Text Tools in Paint Objects After placing a paint object in Edit mode, use vector tools and the Text tool to add shapes and type to an image. When you draw or type text within a paint object in Edit mode, Canvas X Draw rasterizes the ...
Rendering Objects and Images
Rendering Objects and Images Rendering converts objects into paint objects. For example, you can use the Render command to create a paint object from text, and then use the Airbrush tool to paint highlights on the image of the text. You can create ...
Adding Visibility Masks to Images
Adding Visibility Masks to Images In a paint object that has a visibility mask, you can erase or delete pixels to reveal a clear background; e.g., you can erase at the edge of an image to create faded or torn edges. You can delete or move selections ...
Creating Paint Objects
Creating Paint Objects You can make new paint objects containing blank images or convert objects into images by rendering them. Using the Paint Object Creator Tool The Paint Object Creator tool creates blank paint objects that you can use as a ...
Paint Objects and Images
Paint Objects and Images A paint object is a Canvas X Draw object that contains an image. Paint objects are always rectangular and the same size as the images they contain. Images are pictures defined by pixels. A scanned photo, TIFF, or Photoshop ...
Creating Math Equations
Creating Math Equations You can create editable math equation objects and place them in your documents. To Create a Math Equation: Choose Object | Create Math Equation. Create an equation in the Math Equation Creator dialog box by doing any of the ...
Converting Macro Files to Symbols
Converting Macro Files to Symbols If you have used previous versions of Canvas X Draw (versions 3.5 to 11), you might have a set of legacy Canvas X Draw Macro files. You can convert these Macro files (.MCR) to the new Symbol file format (.CSY) so ...
Modifying Preinstalled Symbols
Modifying Preinstalled Symbols Canvas X Draw comes with hundreds of pre-installed symbols, many of which do not contain any fill. Because they don't contain any fill, if you try to apply a fill ink from the Toolbox, nothing happens. However, if you ...
Binding Objects to Path
Binding Objects to Path The Bind to Path command is used to bind and align vector objects to a selected path. If you create your object before you create the path, any irregular object must first be converted to paths (Path | Convert to Paths) before ...
Applying Dynamic Effects
Applying Dynamic Effects You can use Dynamic Effects to apply shadows, reflections, glow, or soft edges to objects. Dynamic Effects will move and resize with the objects they are applied to. You can add multiple types of Dynamic Effects to an object. ...
Creating Shadows for Objects
Creating Shadows for Objects The Shadow command lets you apply two types of offset (“drop”) shadows to selected objects. Use the command to apply a shadow made of vector objects or an image. Canvas X Draw places the shadow directly behind the ...
Applying a Mirror Effect
Applying a Mirror Effect You can quickly and easily mirror objects, paths, and images. Using this tool, you can create one half of a drawing and then mirror that half to create a whole, symmetrical drawing. To Mirror Objects, Paths, or Images: Select ...
Fractalizing Objects
Fractalizing Objects Fractals are mathematical transformations that simulate the irregularities and patterns in natural shapes, such as coastlines and mountain ranges. When you fractalize a vector object, its outline becomes jagged. You can use the ...
Blending Objects
Blending Objects Using the Blend effect, create gradual transitions in shape, color, and stroke width between two or more objects. Canvas X Draw generates a series of objects (from back-to-front through the stacking order) that appear to transform ...
Using Clipping Paths
Using Clipping Paths A clipping path is a special object that creates a frame or window on an object. You can use text objects and vector objects as clipping paths. You can apply a clipping path to one or more objects. The clipping path frames the ...
Offsetting Paths
Offsetting Paths Use the Offset Path command to create new objects that follow the path of a vector object. Composite objects created by the Concentric Circles, Spiral, Cube, Gridmaker, or Multigon tools cannot be offset. An offset object’s path ...
Object Path Editor
Object Path Editor This function allows you to view and edit the X/Y coordinates of each individual point of a basic vector object, polygon, or Bézier curve. Basic vector objects are rectangles, lines, ovals, and arcs. To View the Points of a Single ...
Using Virtual Guides for Precise Vector Placement
Using Virtual Guides for Precise Vector Placement Virtual guides are designed to make it easy to establish angles and distances. Once you have enabled virtual guides, you can click anywhere in the work space and see guide lines at angles you specify. ...
Sizing and Aligning with Smart Snaps
Sizing and Aligning with Smart Snaps You can use Smart Snaps to center and size objects relative to each other or to their place on the page. The Smart Snaps appear as dotted lines on the page. Smart Snaps are on by default. Alignment on the Page As ...
Types of Strokes
Types of Strokes Canvas X Draw has five basic types of pen strokes, as well as arrows and dashes, which you can use to create unlimited variations. Pen Strokes The following types of strokes appear on Pen tab of the Presets palette. Standard: Strokes ...
Using the Attribute Dropper
Using the Attribute Dropper You can use the Attribute Dropper to quickly copy the attributes of an object, such as stroke, pen, and fill ink, text style, transform, dimensions, transparency, Dynamic Effects, and/or SpriteEffects, and paste them onto ...
Replacing Ink Attributes
Replacing Ink Attributes Canvas X Draw has a quick way to change all instances of a selected ink in a single document: the Replace Ink Attributes command. This function can be applied to pen and fill inks for both vector and text objects. To Replace ...
Using the Color Dropper
Using the Color Dropper Use the Color Dropper tool to select and apply colors. The Color Dropper tool is located in the Toolbox. The Color Dropper can select colors from any object in a document. Colors you select with the Color Dropper become the ...
Working with Pattern Inks
Working with Pattern Inks In technical illustrations, pattern inks are often used to provide a visual representation of the different components of a project. Canvas X Draw gives you the ability to create your own personal set of patterns. All ...
Working with Texture Inks
Working with Texture Inks A Texture Ink consists of image objects. Canvas X Draw assembles a Texture Ink by repeating the image in rows and columns, as if it were a grid of rectangular cells. You can control the spacing and staggering of the images ...
Presets Palette
Presets Palette Use the Presets palette to apply inks, load inks, and delete inks. To Open the Presets Palette: Do one of the following: Click one of the ink or stroke icons in the Toolbox, then drag the palette away from the Toolbox to float it. ...
Setting Default Attributes
Setting Default Attributes You can set default attributes for vector objects so that each time you create a new object, it uses the same attributes. For example, if you often draw objects with a standard 3pt blue pen stroke, you can set the default ...
Creating Attribute Styles
Creating Attribute Styles Illustrators and designers may often find themselves applying the same attributes to various vector objects within a layout. An attribute style is a set of attributes that you save and then apply to other objects. These ...
Using the Object Specs Palette
Using the Object Specs Palette The Object Specs palette provides several important features for working with objects. It displays data for selected objects and lets you modify settings for selected objects. The Object Specs palette contains the ...
Using Object Linking and Embedding
Using Object Linking and Embedding Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) lets you easily exchange graphics among programs. Since Canvas X Draw provides full OLE support, objects you exchange retain their full functionality and are editable with all the ...
Using Object Linking and Embedding
Using Object Linking and Embedding Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) lets you easily exchange graphics among programs. Since Canvas X Draw provides full OLE support, objects you exchange retain their full functionality and are editable with all the ...
Importing and Exporting Files
Importing and Exporting Files Canvas X Draw lets you import and export files in many different formats, letting you easily work with colleagues who use different applications and formats. Since the native Canvas X Draw format (.CVX) saves all the ...
Importing and Exporting Files
Importing and Exporting Files Canvas X Draw lets you import and export files in many different formats, letting you easily work with colleagues who use different applications and formats. Since the native Canvas X Draw format (.CVX) saves all the ...
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