To save a file 1 Depending on what you want to save, do one of the following: •   To save specific objects, select the objects. •   To save specific layers of a multi-layer document, make sure the layers you want to save are visible. 2 Choose File > Save As. A directory dialog box appears. 3 Select a file format in the pop-up menu labeled “Format” (Mac) or “Save as type” (Windows). If a format or option is not available, be sure it is compatible with the document contents. •   On Windows, a message asks you to confirm that you want to save in a format other than Canvas. Click Yes to con- tinue. On Mac OS, this message appears after you click Save; click Save in the message box to continue. 4 Select the Save Entire Document, Save Selection, or Save Lay- ers option at the bottom of the dialog box to specify what to save. Some options that are available when you save in Canvas format are not available when you select other file formats. 5 Type a name for the file, select a location, and click Save. If options are available when saving in the selected file format, a dia- log box appears. Configure the options as you wish and click OK. For information on file options, see the sections on specific formats in this chapter and in on-line Help in Canvas. Rendering images When you are saving objects and select a file format that supports images only, Canvas renders the document or selected objects. Ren- dering creates an image that can be saved in the selected format. The Render Image dialog box lets you set options for rendering. See “Rendering objects and images” on page 31.593 for more informa- tion. Tip Always save your work as a Canvas document, so you can edit your work later in Canvas if necessary.
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