ACD Systems Canvas X

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:

Streamline your Workflow
With Canvas, you can quickly simplify your work process by directly importing files from over 80 standard file formats (including DXF and DWG), or simply using the Canvas Print Driver to print any document into a Canvas file for easy modification or enhancement. Bringing together all your project documents, images, and data (even legacy files from obscure formats or obsolete products) into one unified design environment has never been so easy.

Create with Confidence
Canvas’ micron-level precision and virtually unlimited object and control point specifications ensure that the accuracy of your data is maintained throughout all aspects of the process—from design to delivery. Plus, Dimensioning tools automate the cumbersome process of measuring dimensions and eliminate conversion errors from manual calculations.

Capture your Audience
A comprehensive set of award-winning drawing, illustration, and image -editing tools help visualize and enhance your project information. Plus, Canvas’ proprietary Sprite Technologies enable you to apply transparency effects and image editing filters to text, objects, and illustrations without rendering—all objects remain completely editable. Advanced technologies such as channel masks, vector masks, gradient transparency tools and opacity effects are on hand for stunning visuals.

Collaborate with Colleagues
Canvas Markup and Annotation tools facilitate the iterative process of reviewing documents and providing feedback. Markups and redlines can be saved to separate layers or according to reviewer for easy identification and review.

Share your Projects and Ideas
At any point in your workflow, Canvas provides the ability to share your projects and ideas as cost-effective PDFs, professional/wide-format print documents, HTML content or a number of other file formats—without the need for additional applications.

Get started today!
An intuitive, customizable interface and real time help from the Canvas Assistant make starting your first Canvas project a successful endeavor.

Canvas X
…is an indispensable tool for those who create and work with technical illustrations in numerous professions including:

- Engineers
- Drafters
- Architects
- Documentation Specialists
- Technical Writers
- Designers
- Creative Directors
- Marketing Professionals