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.

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.

* Canvas Print Driver supports TrueType, PostScript, and most OpenType fonts in the Latin character set.