User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
Save a document in an image file format, such as BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, or TIFF. Canvas
renders the document as an image before saving the file.
SpriteLayer effects
SpriteLayer effects let you apply transparency to objects and text. You can use SpriteLayer
transparency to create collages, Web graphics, layered illustrations, “ghosted” text, vignettes, and
texturing.
Using the Transparency palette
The Transparency palette is a control center for SpriteLayer effects. The palette includes controls
and options for opacity, masks, transparency scope, and transfer modes.
In the Transparency palette, you can:
Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity of a selected object. The effect is the same as using
the Opacity slider in the Properties bar (see "Opacity effects" on page 667).
Use the Scope options to control transparency effects in vector objects (see "Controlling the
scope of transparency effects" on page 670).
Change the transfer mode of a selected object using the Transfer Mode menu (see "Using
transfer modes" on page 685).
Apply channel masks and vector masks using the Mask menu (see "Transparency masks" on
page 671).
The palette works with a single selected object. The controls in the palette are not available
when more than one object is selected.
You can also quickly apply SpriteLayer effects by using the controls in the Properties bar.
To open the Transparency palette:
Do one of the following:
Choose Window | Palettes | Transparency.
Object | SpriteLayers | Show Palette.
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