#8 Pengaturan Canvas

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up your canvas (workspace) in design software, as demonstrated in the video by Fano Design Studio. Understanding how to configure your canvas is essential for optimizing your design workflow and ensuring a smooth experience when creating and editing your projects.

Step 1: Accessing Document Properties

To adjust the document properties of your canvas, you have two options:

1. Using Keyboard Shortcut

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + D on your keyboard. This shortcut will bring up the document properties window directly.

2. Using the Menu

   • Navigate to the menu in the top-left corner of your workspace.
   • Click on File.
   • Select Document Properties from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Adjusting Canvas Size and Orientation

Once you have accessed the Document Properties, you can modify the size and orientation of your canvas:

• Set Canvas Size

  • Look for options labeled as Width and Height.
  • Enter your desired dimensions in pixels or other units.

• Choose Orientation

  • Select either Portrait or Landscape based on your project needs.

Step 3: Configuring Background and Guidelines

Enhancing your canvas visibility can improve your design process. Here’s how to set the background and guidelines:

• Change Canvas Background Color

  • Find the Background section within Document Properties.
  • Choose a color that contrasts well with your design elements.

• Add Guidelines

  • Enable guidelines by checking the appropriate box.
  • You can drag guidelines from the rulers on the top and left sides of the canvas.

Step 4: Saving Your Settings

After configuring your canvas, don’t forget to save your changes:

• Click on the Apply or OK button in the Document Properties window to save your settings.
• Consider saving your project file to prevent losing your configuration.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to set up your canvas effectively by accessing document properties, adjusting size and orientation, configuring background colors and guidelines, and saving your settings. These steps are crucial for creating a productive workspace tailored to your design needs. As a next step, practice these settings in your design projects to become more comfortable with the process.