To create a custom color in a pop-up palette
1
In the Inks Managers, choose the Custom option to open the
Color Editor dialog box. This dialog box is almost identical to the
Color Manager.
2
To use a different color model or color system, click on the
color model button and choose an option in the menu. Depending
on the chosen option, the Color Editor shows a different set of con-
trols (see Color Manager controls on page 18.318).
3
Use the color controls to create a custom color.
4
To specify that you want the color you define to be a spot
color, make sure the color is named in the text box. Then select
Spot Color.
5
When you have the color you want, click OK. The color
appears in the color icon.
Gradient inks
A gradient is a gradual blending of colors. A Canvas gradient ink can
blend two or more colors in a variety of styles. Like other inks, gradi-
ent inks can be applied as fill inks or pen inks to vector objects and
text.
Important
If you plan to export a docu-
ment to another application in
EPS format and make spot col-
or separations, be sure the
spot color names match exactly
in both applications. Any varia-
tion will cause problems.
Color Editor dialog box
You can choose the Custom
button in the Inks Managers to
open the Color Editor dialog
box.
A Type a name for the color
in this text box.
B Choose a color model or
reference system in this pop-up
menu.
C Use the controls to specify
a color. The available controls
depend on the option you
choose in the pop-up menu (B).
D Current selected color that
appears in the color palette
icon. Click to revert the settings
in the dialog box to this color.
E Preview of the custom color
that you are defining.
Spot Color. Select this option
to define the custom color as a
spot color.
A
B
C
E
D