User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
C HAPTER 4 : DRAW I NG AND VEC TOR EF F EC TS 2 8 5
Drawing Basics 286
Drawing Basic Shapes 286
Drawing Shapes 287
Drawing With Snap Options 292
Drawing By Numbers 294
Drawing More Complicated Shapes 295
Using The Smart Vector Fill Tool 307
Adding Annotations 308
Creating Flowcharts 311
Using Math Expression 2-D Plot Commands 314
Drawing & Editing Paths 316
Drawing With The Path Tools 317
Editing Object Paths 324
Reshaping Paths By Editing Anchor Points 338
Simplifying Vector Paths 348
Converting Polygons To Bézier Objects 348
Joining Open Vector Objects 349
Exporting And Importing Geometric Data 350
Editing Views Of 3D Objects 353
3D View Editor Dialog Box 355
Precision Drawing & Dimensioning 356
Setting Up A Document’s Measurement Scale 356
Using The Dimensioning Tools 358
Using Smart Mouse For Precise Alignment 366
Vector Effects 371
Perspective Effects 371
Offsetting Paths 374
Using Clipping Paths 374
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