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Zoom and Pan Canvas

What This Feature Does

Zoom and pan the canvas to view the overall composition or enlarge details for fine editing.

How to Access

In the editor, use the navigation or move tool, or operate via touch gestures.

How to Use

Pan the Canvas View

  1. Select the move/navigation tool.
  2. Press and hold the canvas, then drag.
  3. The canvas view will move accordingly.

Zoom In and Out

  • On touch devices, pinch with two fingers to zoom.
  • On mouse-supported devices, use the scroll wheel or trackpad to zoom.

Reset Canvas Position

  1. Locate the "Reset Canvas" button.
  2. Click it to re-fit the canvas to the screen.

Tips

  • Zoom in when working on details.
  • Zoom out to view the overall composition.
  • If the canvas shifts, use the reset canvas function.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't dragging the canvas draw anything?

You are likely using the move/navigation tool, which only moves the view when dragging.

What should I do if I lose sight of the canvas?

Click the "Reset Canvas" button to display the canvas in a suitable position again.

Suggested Images

  • Move/navigation tool entry point
  • Two-finger pinch gesture illustration
  • Reset canvas button

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