User Guide

Chapter 3: Objects And Attributes
To edit an object’s ink:
Click the pen ink icon or fill ink icon. Then select an object; its ink becomes the current ink in the
manager. Modify the ink.
To make a new ink:
Use the appropriate manager to customize the current ink.
Type a name in the text box to name it.
To add an ink to the Presets palette:
Click the Add Preset button.
To make an ink the current ink:
Deselect any objects and click the pen ink icon or fill ink icon. Then select an ink in any of the
managers.
To apply an ink to a deselected object:
Drag from the preview box to the inside or outline of the object.
Creating color inks
The Color Manager gives you the ability to maintain and manage color inks by providing access to
RGB, CMYK, HSL, and Pantone models. A Color Spectrum Strip is also available for quick color pickup
of any color supported by Canvas.
Color manager controls
The Color Manager’s controls depend on the selected color system and model. Some controls are
common among the different color models.
Current ink Shows the current ink.
Last-applied ink Shows the last applied ink.
Bars Use the sliders, or enter values in the text boxes, to specify color values.
RGB values go from 0 to 255. CMYK values go from 0--- to 100%. HSL
values go from 0 to 360° (hue) and 0 to 100% (saturation and
lightness).
Spot Color Select to set up a spot color. Type a color name in the text box. Spot
colors print on separate plates when you make color separations.
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