User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
between the tint and the original color. Then, Canvas multiplies the differences by the percentage
you specify, and adds these values to the original color values.
Colorization calculations
An object’s color has a red value of 40%. To tint 50% with a color that has a red value of 100%,
Canvas calculates a new red value of 70%. The same calculations apply to the green and blue values
for an RGB color.
Fractalizing objects
Fractals are mathematical transformations that simulate the irregularities and patterns in natural
shapes, such as coastlines and mountain ranges. When you fractalize a vector object, its outline
becomes jagged. You can use the Fractalize command to add a fractal effect to any vector object
except dimension objects and Smart Lines.
Vector objects Fractalized mountains
To fractalize an object:
1. Select at least one object and choose Effects | Fractalize.
2. Enter the Wiggle and Density values, and choose Curves or Polygon fractals.
3. Click Apply to preview the effect. Click OK to apply the effect and close the dialog box.
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