Mix
Creates new objects where selected objects overlap, similar to
the Divide option. However, Canvas fills overlapping areas with a
new color (the original colors must be solid). To determine the new
color, Canvas compares the CMYK values of all the overlapping
objects and uses the highest value of each color. (If you are using
RGB colors, Canvas first converts the colors to CMYK.) For exam-
ple:
Transparency
Creates new objects where selected objects overlap,
and fills overlapping areas with a new RGB color (the original colors
must be solid). However, transparency lets you specify the level of
transparency. When you select the Transparency option, enter a per-
centage in the text box that appears; 100 percent is completely trans-
parent, and zero is opaque.
Note: If multiple overlapping objects are grouped, Canvas treats the
group as a single object and doesnt apply the transparency or mix
effect within the group.
Blending objects
Using the Blend effect, you can create gradual transitions in shape,
color, and stroke width between two or more objects. Canvas gener-
ates a series of objects (from back-to-front through the stacking
order) that appear to transform one object into another.
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
Color 1
50
30
25
5
Color 2
25
40
20
0
New Color
50
40
25
5
Using the Transparency method, the artist created
the illusion that you can see through the wine
glass. Where the glass overlaps the wine bottle,
you can faintly see the bottles label and shape.