Canvas versions

v12.1 [Feb 10, 2012]
Symbol Pen.
Create custom pen strokes made from symbols. Draw with these repeated symbol motifs as you would with any other digital pen stroke.
Smart Vector Fill.
Fill or color the intersections of multiple vector objects with a single click. Simply select an area defined by overlapping line graphics to apply a fill ink. This avoids having to redraw these regions as standalone objects first.
Smart Join.
Quickly and intuitively rejoin segmented objects into a singular object with the new Smart Join command.
Symbol Library.
Add, create and organize symbols quickly and easily. Choose from thousands of commonly used and highly specialized technical symbols included with Canvas 12, or create your own custom symbol from any vector object. Manage all your dynamic object assets with the Symbol Library, where you can move, add keywords, and re-categorize as required to suit your unique workflow.
Precise Perimeter-based Illustration Scaling.
Accurately scale simple or composite vector objects based on area or perimeter values. Just enter a value in the Scale Options dialog box, choose Percentage or Absolute, and click a different origin point if desired. You can even scale a pen weight.
Additional Workflow Integration
WebCGM
Support for AutoCAD® 3D
Seamlessly work with AutoCAD® -DXF/DWG 3D object files. Choose from several 3D Import Options, use step rotation on an X, Y, or Z axis, edit and enhance color, scale, light source, and preview in Wireframe.
CGM4 File Support, Including WebCGM
Enjoy full integration with CGM workflows. Canvas 12 supports the latest CGM file types including Version 4, and WebCGM files. Visually augment and edit property tags and other attributes, and export files back into CGM work environments and specialized CGM applications. Or, present CGM files in new ways, including on the web.
Exact Geometry
Import and export an object's exact geometry with Canvas 12's Geometric I/O feature, allowing for powerful integration with Microsoft® Excel® and specialized software. In addition, you can precisely specify and manipulate the location and geometric dimensions of shapes and lines, and conveniently view an object's geometric attributes directly in Canvas.
Export to Many Formats at Once
Save time by exporting files to different formats with just a single click, thanks to the new Multi-Save command. Choose from a range of formats, including BMP, CGM, GIF, JPG, PCX, Adobe® PDF, PNG, TGA, and TIF.
View EXIF Metadata
Access a digital photo image's EXIF metadata properties within Canvas 12. View information such as data and time, camera settings including aperture, shutter speed, focal length and ISO speed, GPS coordinates and more.
Publish, Present and Collaborate More Powerfully
Greater Link Control
Use Canvas 12 to add interactivity and connectivity to your technical documents. Add hyperlinks to graphics, images or text, and then export your documents to Adobe® PDF or HTML with links intact.
Navigate Document Pages
Easily move within multiple page illustration, publication, animation and presentation documents, with Canvas 12's new Page Navigator palette. Dock or float the palette as needed for added convenience.
View Documents
Automated Flowchart Tools
Flowcharts are a logical and clear way to present complex and visually rich information. Now it's amazingly quick and easy to create rich data flowcharts with flexibility. Simply choose your symbol size, shape, and Smart Line attributes, and click to place anywhere in your documents. Customize your flowchart's design with a wide variety of connection line and shape editing options, to suit your presentation requirements.
Enhanced Usability
Canvas 12 workflow enhancements
Workflow Enhancements
Numerous enhanced user and dynamic interface (UI) elements and new shortcuts make it a breeze to access improvements to features such as Acre, Area of Object displays, new Properties Bar shortcuts, and X/Y Arrows of Direction. 1 AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AutoDesk.
Efficiently Manage Your Work Area
The Docking Pane saves you time and frees up valuable work space for visually complex projects. Instantly display, re-arrange, float or dock multiple Canvas palettes, and use the navigation tabs to further organize your space.

v12.00.1420 [Oct 25, 2010]
Symbol Pen
Create custom pen strokes made from symbols. Draw with these repeated symbol motifs as you would with any other digital pen stroke.
Smart Vector Fill
Fill or color the intersections of multiple vector objects with a single click. Simply select an area defined by overlapping line graphics to apply a fill ink. This avoids having to redraw these regions as standalone objects first.
Smart Join
Quickly and intuitively rejoin segmented objects into a singular object with the new Smart Join command.
Symbol Library
Add, create and organize symbols quickly and easily. Choose from thousands of commonly used and highly specialized technical symbols included with Canvas 12, or create your own custom symbol from any vector object. Manage all your dynamic object assets with the Symbol Library, where you can move, add keywords, and re-categorize as required to suit your unique workflow.
Precise Perimeter-based Illustration Scaling
Accurately scale simple or composite vector objects based on area or perimeter values. Just enter a value in the Scale Options dialog box, choose Percentage or Absolute, and click a different origin point if desired. You can even scale a pen weight.
Additional Workflow Integration
WebCGM
Support for AutoCAD® 3D
Seamlessly work with AutoCAD® -DXF/DWG 3D object files. Choose from several 3D Import Options, use step rotation on an X, Y, or Z axis, edit and enhance color, scale, light source, and preview in Wireframe.
CGM4 File Support, Including WebCGM
Enjoy full integration with CGM workflows. Canvas 12 supports the latest CGM file types including Version 4, and WebCGM files. Visually augment and edit property tags and other attributes, and export files back into CGM work environments and specialized CGM applications. Or, present CGM files in new ways, including on the web.
Exact Geometry
Import and export an object's exact geometry with Canvas 12's Geometric I/O feature, allowing for powerful integration with Microsoft® Excel® and specialized software. In addition, you can precisely specify and manipulate the location and geometric dimensions of shapes and lines, and conveniently view an object's geometric attributes directly in Canvas.
Export to Many Formats at Once
Save time by exporting files to different formats with just a single click, thanks to the new Multi-Save command. Choose from a range of formats, including BMP, CGM, GIF, JPG, PCX, Adobe® PDF, PNG, TGA, and TIF.
View EXIF Metadata
Access a digital photo image's EXIF metadata properties within Canvas 12. View information such as data and time, camera settings including aperture, shutter speed, focal length and ISO speed, GPS coordinates and more.
Publish, Present and Collaborate More Powerfully
Greater Link Control
Use Canvas 12 to add interactivity and connectivity to your technical documents. Add hyperlinks to graphics, images or text, and then export your documents to Adobe® PDF or HTML with links intact.
Navigate Document Pages
Easily move within multiple page illustration, publication, animation and presentation documents, with Canvas 12's new Page Navigator palette. Dock or float the palette as needed for added convenience.
View Documents
Automated Flowchart Tools
Flowcharts are a logical and clear way to present complex and visually rich information. Now it's amazingly quick and easy to create rich data flowcharts with flexibility. Simply choose your symbol size, shape, and Smart Line attributes, and click to place anywhere in your documents. Customize your flowchart's design with a wide variety of connection line and shape editing options, to suit your presentation requirements.
Enhanced Usability
Canvas 12 workflow enhancements
Workflow Enhancements
Numerous enhanced user and dynamic interface (UI) elements and new shortcuts make it a breeze to access improvements to features such as Acre, Area of Object displays, new Properties Bar shortcuts, and X/Y Arrows of Direction. 1 AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AutoDesk.
Efficiently Manage Your Work Area
The Docking Pane saves you time and frees up valuable work space for visually complex projects. Instantly display, re-arrange, float or dock multiple Canvas palettes, and use the navigation tabs to further organize your space.