•   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.
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