User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
To modify classic arrowheads:
1. Click on the Arrow tab of the Attributes palette.
2. Select the arrow type (triangle, pie, diamond, circle, line, or custom) so you can access its
respective manager.
3. Use the arrow manager controls to define the new arrow. You can even modify the arrow
within the edit box.
4. Click the Add Preset button to add this new arrow to the Presets palette.
Classic arrow options
Witness Adds an adjustable witness line to the end of the arrowhead.
Hollow Removes the fill ink from the arrowhead.
Angle Specifies the angle of the arrowhead. A larger angle creates a wider
arrowhead.
Full Draws the complete arrowhead.
Magnification Use the Magnification controls to zoom in and out.
Top Draws the top of the arrowhead.
Bottom Draws the bottom of the arrowhead.
Mimic Pen Size: Applies the pen width to the arrow.
Color: Applies the pen ink to the arrow.
Place on Segments Select this check box to add arrows to each segment of an object.
Arrow controls Use these controls to select a right arrow, left arrow, or double-sided
arrow. Click in the center for the double-sided option.
Some options in the Arrow manager do not apply to all types of arrowheads.
Samples of classic arrowheads
Triangle
Pie
Diamond
Circle
Line
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