Canvas Menu
1. Canvas Dimensions
These inputs are used to change the width and height of your canvas (px) Use the link button on the right of the inputs to bind them, this allows the inputs to change while keep ratio to one another.
2. Clear Canvas
Clicking this will clear the canvas completely, deleting all objects, images, text and renders.
3. Canvas Background
The canvas background button shows you the active colour of the canvas. Click on the section to bring up the colour picker for the canvas background, you can learn more about the colour picker in the Controls & Popups section above.
4. Export Options
Here you can name your file before exporting to your downloads, you can also choose from the drop down what format you would like to export as.
5. Transparent Option
Ticking this box will save your canvas with a transparent background, regardless of any background colour you have chosen with the colour picker popup.
6. Export Canvas
Clicking this will export your canvas, All exports will download directly to your computers download folder.
Image Menu
1. Upload Image
Clicking this will bring up your file explorer where you can choose an image to upload into the canvas.
2. Shutterstock
If you don’t have the images you want to use you can click through to Shutterstock to get what you need.
3. Canvas Alignment
Using these buttons you can align the selected object around the canvas, to learn more about this function
Render Menu
In the Render tab, users experience something unique: the ability to seamlessly integrate both 2D and 3D elements on the same canvas. This flexibility, exclusive to Visual Studio, opens up new possibilities for dynamic design, allowing users to blend flat and interactive elements in a way that feels effortless and creative. It’s a revolutionary tool for creators at any level looking to elevate their work with the magic of multidimensional design.
Text Menu
The Text tab provides all the typography tools needed to make words stand out. Users can select fonts, adjust weight, control character spacing, and more, all within a straightforward interface designed to make text creation accessible. Whether you’re crafting headlines, body copy, or decorative accents, the Text tab empowers creators to tailor typography to their vision effortlessly.
Shape Menu
Unleash your creativity with the Shape tab, offering a wide selection of customizable shapes to enhance your design. From circles and squares to complex forms, every shape can be resized, reshaped, and adjusted with ease, making it simple to add visual interest to any project. With intuitive controls, the Shape tab ensures that users can work quickly and easily, whether designing complex compositions or minimal layouts.
Layers Menu
The Layers tab streamlines project organisation with a user-friendly system to manage every element on your canvas. Layers allow users to control visibility, reorder components, and group elements with simplicity, keeping even the most complex designs organised and manageable. Designed for efficiency, this tab makes it easy to achieve polished results without getting lost in a sea of elements, enhancing workflow for creators at every level.
