User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
Shadow options
Shadow type Select Object to create a vector object shadow. Select Image to create a
paint object shadow. A vector shadow has a hard edge and can be edited
like any vector object. An image shadow can be softened using the
Gaussian Blur option and can be edited like any paint object.
Shadow color Select the color to apply to the shadow object from the color palette.
Offset Specify the location of the shadow relative to the original object. Enter
the distance and angular direction to offset the shadow in the first text
boxes, or enter the horizontal and vertical distances to offset the shadow
in the second text boxes.
Image options These options are available when Image is selected. Specify the amount
of blur in the Gaussian Blur box. Select the color mode of the paint object
from the Mode menu. Set the image resolution in the “Res” box. To apply
anti-aliasing, select an option from the menu.
Size The value shows the amount of memory required for the paint object
based on the current Image Options settings.
Binding objects to path
The Bind to Path command is used to bind and align vector objects to a selected path.
If you create your object before you create the path, any irregular object must first be
converted to paths (Path | Convert to Paths) before choosing Effects | Bind to Path. This
method applies to objects created with the Multigon, Polygon, Spiral, Concentric Circles, and
Cube tools.
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