User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
Basic
Kinked
Smooth Kinked
Dogleg Connector
Polygon
Smooth Polygon
Connection Point
To use a Smart Line tool:
1. Select a Smart Line tool.
2. Drag from one object to another object. When you release the mouse button, Canvas creates
the Smart Line.
To change Smart Line type:
1. Select the Smart Line with the Selection tool. The Type menu appears in the Properties bar.
2. Choose another Smart Line type from the menu. The line changes immediately.
To change the position of start and end points:
1. Select the Smart Line with the Selection tool. The Properties bar displays the X/Y values
coordinates for the start and end points.
2. Enter new values in these fields in the Properties bar and press Enter. The Smart Line shifts
accordingly.
Start Direction: For Kinked Smart Lines, select either Auto, Horizontal, or Vertical to
change the slope of the Start direction. For Dogleg connections, select either Auto, Left
Always, or Right Always to change the direction of the dogleg portion.
End Direction: Select either Auto, Horizontal, or Vertical to change the slope of the End
direction.
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