How To Use Canvas Workspace

This tutorial is to guide you through the basics of Canvas Workspace. There are two versions and I similar BOTH of them.

I personally used the online version for perchance for the first two years that I had my Scan N Cut. The downloaded version of Canvass Workspace was installed on my calculator however the online version was then easy and did pretty much everything I needed.

So one day I needed to to do more….

Out came the downloaded version with its much easier to use text features and its comprehensive layers console. Neither of these features are in the online version.

These days I nevertheless swap between the two a scrap however later on the recent update to the downloaded version with Brother's new Fit to Path feature (I love this) and the fact that I am always writing tutorials for you lot, the downloaded version is getting the guernsey.

What is Canvas Workspace?

If y'all are very new so you may not be aware of Sail Workspace.

So what is Sheet Workspace?

Brother'south Canvas Workspace is Brother's ain proprietory software that enables crafters to create their very own personalized designs to cut out on their Browse N Cut cutting machines. I personally really like their software and, another great benefit is that they take a HUGE number of Complimentary projects specifically designed for the Scan Northward Cut which tin be accessed through either version of Canvas Workspace.

Free projects from Brother to create your projects

Let's take a quick expect at the two versions.

Online Canvas Workspace

Canvas Workspace online version image — Online Sheet Workspace

The above picture is the Online version of Canvas Workspace. You can access it at the Brother site and if you bookmark information technology you will find it easily each fourth dimension.

Here is the link to get you started: https://canvasworkspace.brother.com/

I besides accept a more than comprehensive post which goes into the differences betwixt the online version and the downloaded version.

Read well-nigh the two versions here.

Once yous have registered an account, simplylog into it, import orcreate your design,modifyto suit your needs so if you takewifiyou can send it to your Scan N Cut.

Easy right?

Certain is, especially after you take had a bit of practice.

It provides the power to create a pattern from scratch and has diverse tools included.

A large number of basic shapes.
Lots of borders.
A handful of fonts inbuilt.
Some logo's and commonly used words to relieve you doing them.
The ability to utilize Blazon Converter to utilise additional fonts that are installed on your PC.
Ability to group, align, draw, edit nodes to alter shapes, resize and trace images…overall very functional.

You can import SVG and FCM (Brother's proprietary file type) and edit them as you would like. A LOT can be achieved in the Online version of Canvass Workspace.

Type Converter

This is probably the downside of the online version of Canvass Workspace. While the Blazon Converter is easy enough to utilise it doesn't live inside the software but an additional slice of software.

The picture below is what it looks like.

Canvas Workspace Typeconverter image and description — This is what Brother'south Type Converter looks similar.

Type Converter is able to be downloaded from the Blood brother site. There are instructions when you get there on what to do. Basically, you select your model, agree to their usage policy, download and unzip it.

While it asks for your model number…I can't run into whatsoever reason that this is required for the software. I believe information technology is just Brother's mode of seeing which models are using what features. This isn't a prodigious and then don't be put off by that fact, they are trying to make the best user feel they can for you.

To use the Brother Type Converter y'all simplyblazon in the text that you want, then select thefont,font styleand font size you lot want. Salve it to your device and and soimport into Canvas.

The link to how to use Typeconverter is here to make it easier for you.

Downloaded Version Canvas

Canvas Workspace downloaded version image - icons included in the Cheat Sheets — PC Version of Canvas Workspace

The downloadable version of Canvas Workspace has a little bit more functionality. Not a lot, just notable.

What functionality is in the downloaded version? Well all of the choices in the online version similar:

A large number of basic shapes.
Borders.
Words.
Grouping.
Align.
Draw.
Edit nodes to change shapes.
Resize.
Trace images.

How practise I download Canvas Workspace?

The link to get you started is the aforementioned as the online version above: https://canvasworkspace.blood brother.com/

To download Canvas Workspace y'all select the black download button and it will automatically install.

What are the differences with the download version of Canvas Workspace

Probably the BIGGEST and most useful difference is that it uses your installed fonts on your PC or Laptop directly into the Sheet program. Yousdon't need to apply Type Converter which is a bit clunky. (like an reconsideration! )

This is a GREAT comeback!

Layers Panel

Another big difference is that y'all cansee the layers of your projectand motion between them with alayers panel very similar to Cricut'southward Pattern Space.

A little"eye" enables yous tohideandun-hide a layer. Any item that is subconscious will non be sent to your Scan N Cutting which makes it super simple to manage your layers.

Yous can also change a particular layer easily using the panel allowing you tolocklayers, alter fromcut to describe and labelthe layer. While most of this tin can be washed in the online version too, yous need to make certain you highlight the right layer in the online version which can sometimes be a bit fiddly trying to highlight the exact layer you want.

I take a comprehensive video tutorial on using the Layers Panel in the tutorial Making a Gnome with Heat Transfer Vinyl. Check it out.

Fit to Path or "Curving Text"

The new Fit to Path feature is notably significant. Fit to Path feature enables you to place a shape onto the mat, type some text and then curve the text around the shape.

Pretty exciting really every bit it was much more transmission previously.

Yous guessed it…I have a tutorial on how to use the Fit to Path for you if you are interested in learning this. In that location is too one on using the curves text feature to create a card.

Until next time,

Happy creating