To save a file
1
Depending on what you want to save, do one of the following:
To save specific objects, select the objects.
To save specific layers of a multi-layer document, make
sure the layers you want to save are visible.
2
Choose File > Save As. A directory dialog box appears.
3
Select a file format in the pop-up menu labeled Format
(Mac) or Save as type (Windows). If a format or option is not
available, be sure it is compatible with the document contents.
On Windows, a message asks you to confirm that you want
to save in a format other than Canvas. Click Yes to con-
tinue. On Mac OS, this message appears after you click
Save; click Save in the message box to continue.
4
Select the Save Entire Document, Save Selection, or Save Lay-
ers option at the bottom of the dialog box to specify what to save.
Some options that are available when you save in Canvas format
are not available when you select other file formats.
5
Type a name for the file, select a location, and click Save.
If options are available when saving in the selected file format, a dia-
log box appears. Configure the options as you wish and click OK.
For information on file options, see the sections on specific formats
in this chapter and in on-line Help in Canvas.
Rendering images
When you are saving objects and select a file format that supports
images only, Canvas renders the document or selected objects. Ren-
dering creates an image that can be saved in the selected format.
The Render Image dialog box lets you set options for rendering. See
Rendering objects and images on page 31.593 for more informa-
tion.
Tip
Always save your work as a
Canvas document, so you can
edit your work later in Canvas if
necessary.