ACD Systems Canvas

Description

Canvas is a drawing program designed for creating and editing technical illustrations and specialized visualizations. It can be used to edit vector-based images but also supports raster pictures.

The Canvas user interface is similar to a drawing canvas, which can be used for editing drawings. There are many tool palettes that can displayed and arranged to personalize the workspace. A canvas grid feature helps align and evenly distribute vector graphics for precision. The program supports over 100 input file formats, such as AutoCAD (.DWG and .DXF), Photoshop (.PSD and .PDD), Illustrator (.AI), Portable Document Format (.PDF), CorelDRAW (.CDR), PowerPoint (.PPT), DICOM (.DCM), RAW images, and other raster image files, such as .PNG, .JPG, and .GIF files. Drawings can be saved to Canvas' proprietary format ( and.CVX) as well as exported to one of many file types.

Canvas is used for a wide variety of technical drawings and can be used for creating specialized visualizations. For example, for medical and geological applications, the program can record numerical data from medical research images and provide imaging tools to display the data within the viewing environment. Its proprietary CGM engine (Computer Graphic Metafile), is compliant with the Aviation Transportation Authority (ATA), and Petroleum Industry Protocols (PIP). The program's support for scientific visualization also makes it a useful tool for geological and medical research professionals. Canvas also includes a Seismic Traces palette that allows you to study seismic data visualizations. The application also includes tools for enhancing images and visualizing scientific data formats.

Canvas is a powerful drawing program for technical illustrators. Canvas supports a variety of industry file formats and has professional editing tools that make it a valuable tool. The price is well worth it for the performance you get from the application.

▶ Other extension used by ACD Systems Canvas X 2017