To add the presets in the brushes file to those currently in
the palette, choose Append Brushes.
2
In the directory dialog box, locate the brushes file you want to
open and click Open (Mac) or OK (Windows).
Using vector and text tools in paint objects
After placing a paint object in edit mode, you can 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, Can-
vas rasterizes the objects according to the image mode and resolution
of the paint object, and makes a floating selection in the image.
When you type within a paint object in edit mode, you can modify
the font, size, and style of the type before Canvas rasterizes it. For
more information, see To set type within images on page 31.620.
To set anti-aliasing for objects placed in images
You can set a preference so Canvas softens the edges of objects you
draw in an image or paste into an image from the Clipboard.
1
Choose File > Preferences and click the Painting tab in the
Preferences dialog box.
2
Set the preferences you want to apply to objects placed in
images and click OK.
To soften selections pasted from the Clipboard, select
Anti-Aliased Clipboard.
To soften objects or type created in paint objects in edit
mode, select Anti-Aliased Canvas Objects.
For more information, see Painting preferences on page 15.224.
To draw objects within images
You can use any of the drawing tools in a paint object in edit mode to
paint shapes. When you finish drawing the shape, Canvas raster-
izes it, based on its shape and colors.
1
Double-click the paint object with the Selection tool to put it in
edit mode, if necessary, and select a drawing tool.
2
Select ink and stroke settings. For more information, see Inks:
colors and patterns on page 18.303 and Strokes: outline effects
on page 19.333.