Getting Started

    Canvas is a complete graphics
development package in a single
program. It boasts multiple work
screens, extensive modes and features
including a 3D Editor and Viewer, an
advanced Animation Studio, up to 4096
colours on-screen at once (on an STE -
512 on most STs), any resolutions,
on-screen HotSpot zoom and much, much
more!
    To load Canvas into your Atari ST
computer, ensure that the power switch
at the back of the machine is off.
Insert the Canvas program disk into the
disk drive and switch the computer on.
After a moment the GEM Desktop will
appear. Double-click with the left
mouse button on the "CANVAS.PRG" file
and wait for the program to load.
    To use Canvas in Medium Resolution,
boot-up as far as the Desktop in the
same way as just described then go to
the 'Options' Menu. Select the 'Set
Preferences' option. A Dialogue box
should appear. Use this to select
'Med'ium resolution and click on 'Ok'.
When the Desktop appears once again,
double-click on the program file and
wait for Canvas to be loaded.