User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
To save an envelope as a template:
To store an object’s envelope as a template, you must first use the envelope effect on the object (see
"To apply an envelope effect:" on page 385). You can’t acquire a standard vector shape, such as a
circle, unless you first apply the envelope effect.
1. Select an object that has been edited using the envelope effect. The object cannot be in
envelope edit mode.
2. Choose Effects | Envelope to open the Envelope palette.
3. In the menu, choose Template.
4. Click Acquire; a preview of the envelope shape appears in the scroll box.
To delete an envelope template:
1. In the Envelope palette, choose Template in the menu.
2. Click a preview shape in the scroll box to select it, and click Delete.
Using envelope styles
In addition to envelope templates, Canvas has six envelope styles that let you edit shapes in different
ways. Each style moves and changes the bounding box in a particular way. See "Envelope styles and
editing options" on page 386 for information on the attributes of each style.
To apply an envelope effect:
1. Select a vector object.
2. Choose Effects | Envelope to open the Envelope palette.
3. Choose an envelope style in the menu and click Apply.
4. Drag the envelope handles that appear on the bounding box of the object to edit the shape.
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