Canvas X is the single most cost-effective, integrated solution for the creation, enhancement, presentation and sharing of technical illustrations and graphics.

Professionals that work with technical illustrations and graphics find themselves increasingly challenged by the need to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and clients on very complex, mission critical projects. To further complicate matters, these initiatives may need to be managed across different time zones, using a variety of software applications, and even different operating systems. In these situations, the collaborative process must be reliable, accurate, flexible, and cost-effective.

In response to these growing needs, Canvas X has emerged as a unique, affordable, cross-platform solution designed to help you:

Features:

• For professionals who work with technical illustrations and graphics, Canvas X provides fully integrated tools to help you create, enhance, and share stunning visual creations. To optimize the workflow process, increase collaboration among colleagues and clients, and help make you more productive in less time, Canvas X offers the following functionality and enhancements so that you can:
• Import, View, and Save Projects in 100+ File Formats
  Files created with specialized vertically targeted applications such as AutoCAD; more general products such as Excel; and even legacy applications like Mac Paint can be imported, updated, enhanced, and published from within Canvas X. In addition, the expanded import/export engine within Canvas eliminates the problem of purchasing, training, and supporting other graphics products, and makes it easy to use content created by others within a large enterprise.
• Maximize Your Editing Options
  Now, virtually anything that can be printed can also be brought into Canvas X for editing, enhancement, presentation, and distribution with the new Canvas Print Driver* (available on Windows only). Everything from complex illustrations, brochures, photographs, or visually rich design projects can be “printed” into Canvas from other products by simply selecting the new Canvas Printer Driver from within any application. The driver creates a visual representation of the original document composed of editable objects that you can modify or enhance as needed.
• Create and Share Secure PDFs
  Share PDFs of your projects with complete confidence. Canvas X’s PDF export supports secure encryption and password protection putting you in control of whether or not documents can be viewed, edited or printed. Concerned about file size? A new option allows you to embed select fonts to reduce the size of your PDFs.
• ActiveX Control Support
  Organizations needing to integrate external sources of data into a project workflow can now include ActiveX controls within Canvas files. ActiveX support (available on Windows only) is unique to the graphics industry as it allows for the inclusion of custom ActiveX controls so that content can be created and controlled from within any Canvas project.
• Collaborate with Colleagues
  Use the new Markup Pen, Mark-up Highlighter, Circle Redline, and Rectangle Redline tools to indicate revisions and add comments to objects that may require attention or correction. Collaborating through a process that can often be iterative has never been easier! Plus, for maximum flexibility, the Markup tools can be customized and markup objects can be located on separate layers and turned on/off during printing.
• Import DXF/ DWG Files with Pinpoint Accuracy
  You no longer need an expensive, high-end CAD tool to edit DXF or DWG files. The enhanced DXF/DWG import engine imports 2D and 3D drawings with pinpoint precision. 3D illustrations within DXF and DWG files are accurately projected onto the 2D design space of Canvas so they can be resized and repurposed quickly.
• Leverage Corel, Visio, and PowerPoint Content
  Canvas can now be easily integrated into enterprise and business projects that regularly use files created with Corel (v11& 12), Microsoft Visio (v 2000, XP & 2003) or Microsoft PowerPoint (v 2000, XP & 2003) files. For users who have these products installed, a new scripting utility (available on Windows only )allows you to open, view, and edit Visio, Corel and PowerPoint files within Canvas—an invaluable tool when needing to add visual effects, or output existing content to various formats.
• Create Unique Shapes Using Image Masks
  Create uniquely shaped images with the Trim to Path command. Unlike a traditional clipping path, you are not left with an image and vector object, but rather a single image that is inside the path. This is especially advantageous for beginners since no rendering or cropping is involved.
• Work with CGM Data
  The CGM engine within Canvas X is now compliant with Aviation Transportation standards (ATA). This improved tool offers the highest level of vital CGM data fidelity and meets the demands of the global aviation industry.
• Study Seismic Data
  Professionals in the oil and gas industry can now study seismic data in CGM files with the Seismic Traces palette. This palette contains a control panel to allow customization of both wiggles and background images to enhance information.
• Make Your Mark with Eye-catching Visuals
  Eye-catching artwork can quickly be created, edited, and prepared with the new 3D Emboss command. A raised or sunken appearance can be quickly applied to any 2D illustration, image, or text object to create a 3D embossed image.
• Count on the Canvas Assistant for Guidance
  An invaluable tool for both new and experienced users, the Canvas Assistant reduces both the learning curve and associated training costs by providing instant context-sensitive access to detailed information surrounding the functionality of all of the drawing, image, and text editing features within Canvas X.
• Speed up your Productivity from the Moment you Open Canvas
  From the moment you open Canvas X, the new Startup Dialog provides instant, one-click access to working documents, new document options, and many of the support and help resources available to get you working faster and smarter.