Getting inks from vector and text objects
Canvas lets you add inks from vector objects and text objects to the
Inks palette. If a text object contains more than one fill or pen ink, all
colors will be added to the palette. You can also add the inks of mul-
tiple selected objects; however, the inks from group objects and
macro objects cannot be added.
To add inks to the Inks palette: In the Inks palette, select the
Pen Ink or Fill Ink icon, depending on the type of ink you want to
add. Then, drag the vector or text object onto the preset inks area of
the appropriate tab in the Inks palette.
For example, to add an objects gradient fill ink to the Gradient tab,
click the Gradient tab to bring it to the front. Next, click the Fill Ink
icon, and then drag the object onto the gradient cells.
Creating color inks
You can create new inks to expand the inks selection and convert
inks from one color system to another.
1
If necessary, select the Color tab and open the Color manager
in the Inks palette. The current ink appears in the preview box.
2
Choose a color system and model in the pop-up menu. See
Color systems on page 18.316.
3
Use the Color manager controls to change the inks color val-
ues. To restore the original ink, click the left preview box.
4
To name the ink, type the name in the text box. To define it as
a spot color, check the Spot Color box.
5
To apply the ink to non-selected objects, drag it from the pre-
view box to the objects. To add the ink to the palette, drag it from
the preview box to the grid at the top of the tab. Canvas adds the
color at the end of the inks grid.