Creating Custom Arrowheads
Creating Custom Arrowheads
You can create arrowheads using the Arrow manager in the Attributes palette. These arrowheads can be used as starting, ending, or double-sided arrowheads. Canvas X Draw has several preset arrowhead styles that you can use and edit, or you can use any vector, paint, or text object as an arrowhead.
To Modify Classic Arrowheads:
- Click on the Arrow tab of the Attributes palette.
- Select the arrow type (triangle, pie, diamond, circle, line, or custom) from the Type drop-down menu so you can access its respective manager.
- Use the arrow manager controls to define the new arrow. You can even modify the arrow within the edit box.
- Click the Add Preset button to add this new arrow to the Presets palette.
Classic Arrow Options
Witness | Adds an adjustable witness line to the end of the arrowhead. |
Hollow | Removes the fill ink from the arrowhead. |
Angle | Specifies the angle of the arrowhead. A larger angle creates a wider arrowhead. |
Full | Draws the complete arrowhead. |
Magnification | Use the Magnification controls to zoom in and out. |
Top | Draws the top of the arrowhead. |
Bottom | Draws the bottom of the arrowhead. |
Mimic Pen | Size: Applies the pen width to the arrow. Color: Applies the pen ink to the arrow. These attributes will be represented in the Presets palette with the following indicators:
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Place on segments | Select this checkbox to add arrows to each segment of an object. |
Some options in the Arrow manager do not apply to all types of arrowheads.
Samples of Classic Arrowheads
Triangle |  Pie |  Diamond |  Circle |  Line |
To Create a Custom Arrowhead:
- In the Attributes palette, on the Arrow tab, select Custom from the Type menu.
- Select the Arrow settings you want to use.
- Click the Add Preset button to add the custom arrow to the Presets palette.
Custom Arrow Options
Type | Select Custom from the menu. |
Flip | Click the buttons to flip the arrow horizontally and vertically. |
Create | Click the Create button and the object appears in the edit box. |
Edit box | Modify the arrowhead in this box. Drag the handles to resize the arrowhead. A horizontal line indicates the horizontal axis of the path's endpoint. A vertical line indicates the vertical axis of the path's endpoint. |
Mimic Pen | Size: Applies the pen width to the arrow. Color: Applies the pen ink to the arrow. |
Place on Segments | Select this checkbox to add arrows to each segment of an object. |
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