This section introduces basic procedures, including working with
documents, selecting objects, editing objects, and undoing actions.
These procedures are used throughout the lessons in this guide.
Working with documents
Canvas can not only open Canvas files but also a great number of file
formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, PDF, GIF, etc. Choose File > Open to
see the compatible formats.
To open existing documents
1
Choose File > Open and the directory dialog box appears.
2
Browse through the directories to find your file.
3
Highlight or select your file.
4
Click the Open button.
To start a new Canvas document
1
Choose File > New and the New dialog box opens.
2
Select the type of document: Illustration, Publication, Anima-
tion, or Presentation.
3
Choose the Document Size and Document Units.
Canvas templates: You can also select a template from the Use
Template menu. Template choices change depending on type of doc-
ument selected.
Document Setup Wizard: Press the Wizard button to launch
the Document Setup Wizard. The Wizard takes you through a series
of screens to set up your document. The screens change depending on
type of document selected in first screen.
Selecting tools from the Toolbox
To use a tool, you select it from the Toolbox, which contains all the
Canvas tools used for drawing, text, image-editing, and effects. The
Toolbox displays 10 tools at a time, while the remaining tools are
available from tool palettes that pop out from the Toolbox.
To display the Toolbox: Choose Window > Palettes > Show
Toolbox.
To select a tool displayed in the Toolbox: Click the tools
icon.
Tip
The Toolbox can be used as a
floating palette that you can
place anywhere on screen. You
can also dock the Toolbox by
dragging it to the Docking bar.