a Smart Line, the linked objects move according to the type of Smart
Line used.
1
Select the Smart Lines tools in the toolbox. The Smart Lines
tool is in a pop-out toolbar with the Line tool.
2
Press the Smart Lines tool to open the Smart Lines palette. You
can drag the palette away from the toolbox to keep it open.
3
Select one of the Smart Lines types in the palette.
4
Drag from one object to another object. When you release the
mouse button, Canvas creates the Smart Line.
To change the type of an existing Smart Line: Double-click
the Smart Line to open the Smart Lines dialog box and choose a dif-
ferent type in the pop-up menu.
Type
Characteristics
Basic
Smart Lines change length and angle to maintain connection
to the linked objects
Fixed Length
Maintains a set length and linked objects move to maintain the
length
Fixed Angle
Maintains a set angle and linked objects move to maintain the
angle
Kinked
Uses only horizontal and vertical segments. Linked objects
move to maintain the segments. You can set the first and last
segments to always be vertical.
Locked
Smart Lines do not change length or angle and linked objects
move as a group