User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
For this constraint Enter this value
Object Bounds
Fractions, Object
Paths Fractions
Number of divisions; e.g., type 2 if you want the constraint to snap
to the middle (1/2 point) of an object or object path.
Angular Angular measurement in degrees.
Length The distance
All constraints require a Snap Tolerance, which is indicated in points. Snap Tolerance
is the maximum distance, horizontally or vertically, from a target point at which the
constraint causes the pointer to snap to the target point.
3. Click OK to close the New Constraint dialog box. The constraint now appears in the Smart
Mouse palette. When a constraint is added, the check box is automatically selected indicating
that the constraint is active.
Priority of constraints
When multiple constraints are active, the constraint at the top of the constraint list takes precedence.
When a new constraint is added, it appears at the bottom of the constraint list. To change the priority
of a constraint, drag it to a new position in the list.
To activate a constraint:
In the Smart Mouse palette, select the constraint’s check box.
To deactivate a constraint:
In the Smart Mouse palette, deselect the constraint’s check box.
To modify an active constraint:
Select the active constraint. The individual constraint settings appear at the bottom of the palette.
Make any changes to the constraint and press Enter.
To remove a constraint:
Select the constraint in the palette and then click the Trash icon. You can also select the
constraint and choose Remove Constraint from the palette menu. Choose Remove All from the
palette menu to delete all current active constraints.
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