Setting Preferences

Setting Preferences

Setting Preferences

 

The Preferences dialog box provides a central place for you to set options for a range of Canvas X Draw options, including general application settings, text, printing, measurement, and image/multimedia tool settings.

To Open the Preferences Dialog Box:

Choose Canvas X Draw | Preferences.

Preferences Dialog Box

The various application and document settings are organized in the left pane of the Preferences dialog box.

To Change a Preference:

When turning on an option, you may also have to enter a value or choose a menu option. Remember that an option is on when its checkbox is selected. An option is off when its checkbox is deselected.

  1. Open Canvas X Draw | Preferences.
  2. Open a category in the left pane and then click on a settings option, like Display Options. The related settings manager appears in the right pane.
  3. Make any adjustments in the settings manager.
  4. To implement the current settings, click OK.

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