Precision technical illustration without
limitsAs the preferred choice
of technical illustrators in precision industries, Canvas 12 comes with
all the powerful vector object illustration and advanced raster image
editing tools you need, in one integrated, flexible design environment.
Speed up and streamline your workflow from initial import and design to
final presentation, facilitate collaboration, and improve overall
productivity with this complete technical illustration software
solution.
Handle it all
Import existing graphics from over a hundred
different standard and specialized formats, including DXF, DWG, CGM,
Adobe® PDF, Scientific Imaging filters, and RAW picture files from
leading camera manufacturers. Augment, apply effects, and export to
another format. You can even export to multiple formats simultaneously.
With Canvas 12, you can experience end-to-end workflow and seamless
integration within complex engineering and scientific software and work
environments.
Work flexibly with vector objects
Illustrate, edit and augment all forms of
complex visual objects with Canvas 12's wide variety of professional
tools and powerful Sprite technology. New features allow you to rejoin
segment objects into one and fill the intersections of overlapping
objects with a single click, while its proprietary SpriteLayers and
SpriteEffects can be used to apply image and transparency effects
without affecting the original object.
Access raster image editing tools
Why work within limits? Canvas 12 comes
complete with a full suite of raster image editing features. Create,
edit and augment raster images, including GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PICT, BMP and
EPS, with a host of industry standard and specialized techniques, tools
and filters. Design image compositions, retouch photos, paint and
color-correct scanned images, create transparency effects and vignettes,
age photos, clone pixels and much more. Work with both raster images and
vector images at the same time, with access to the same tools, to
enhance objects and images in countless ways.
Draw and dimension with precision
Create visuals from both raw and
technical data. Choose from a variety of methods to input your exact
coordinates, and Canvas 12, with its ability to
represent any object property to within .035 microns, accurately turns
your data into strong, real-time visual content that you can then
enhance, review and publish. Resize and scale objects, add fill and
stroke inks, widths and other attributes, and draw shapes – all with
measured precision and placement.
Add on-the-fly illustration objects
Instantly add re-usable dynamic objects to
drawings or as the basis for symbol pen strokes and inks. Access
thousands of commonly used and specialized technical symbols from Canvas
12's pre-loaded Symbol Library collection, or create your own custom
symbols using any vector object. You can also create custom symbol inks
and pen strokes, and manage them all with flexibility. Move, add
keywords, and re-categorize symbols to match your unique workflow needs.
Handle text with ease
Add professionally formatted and fully
editable text to vector objects and raster images. Create multi-page
text documents and technical publications using a full range of
traditional text formatting and style tools. Format pages and columns,
flow text, wrap, bind, proof and annotate. Handle text as you would a
vector object – re-shape with precision, integrate into drawings, edit
strokes, and more.
Make the most of your data
In specialized workflows that require high
level format support and sophisticated methods of data acquisition,
visualization and analysis, Canvas 12 has the crucial ability to
accurately measure, edit, and export digital images that contain up to
32 bits per channel of data.
Engineer to perfection
Canvas 12 fully integrates with complex
engineering work environments. Engineers working in the space, aircraft
manufacturing, defense, utility, and petroleum industries rely on
Canvas' unmatched set of major workflow features, including 3D View and
CGM support, CAD-inspired dimensioning tools, and its overall precision
and accuracy.
Publish professionally
Create impressive publications and
presentations, in collaboration with colleagues. Canvas 12 has
everything needed to design professional documents and presentations,
including the Symbol Library and pre-installed Canvas symbol sets, top
quality raster image rendering, robust page and text formatting,
flowchart integration, and pre-press tools. Apply password and
encryption protection, and share in a variety of print and Web-ready
presentation formats, including HTML and Adobe® PDF complete with
interactive hyperlinks.