Navigating the Canvas

The canvas is where you create, explore, and edit content such as videos, image sequences, or layouts. Efficiently navigating the canvas will help you work faster and stay organized.

Panning the Canvas (Moving Around)

Using mouse

• To move the canvas in any direction, hold: Command + Left-Click + Drag

• To move canvas up/down: Vertical Scroll

• To move canvas left/right: Shift + Scroll

Using trackpad

• To pan the canvas using trackpad: use the two-finger scroll and scroll up/down or left/right.

Moving frames on Canvas

Basic frame movement

• To move frame(s), Select (left-click) + Drag any frame or artboard to reposition it.

Multiple selection

• To select multiple frames or artboards: Shift + Click or Drag-Select

• To move multiple frames or artboards: After selecting multiple frames, drag them to reposition.

Finer Adjustments

• To make finer repositioning adjustments: Use the arrow keys to nudge selected elements by small increments.

Zoom and grid controls

Using trackpad gestures

• To zoom in or zoom out: Pinch in or pinch out on your trackpad.

• To zoom in or zoom out centered around the mouse pointer: Cmd/Ctrl + Scroll

Using keyboard shortcuts

• To zoom in: Cmd/Ctrl + +

• To zoom out: Cmd/Ctrl + -

• To zoom to fit selection: Shift + 1

• To reset zoom to default (100%): Cmd/Ctrl + 0

From the Canvas zoom menu located in the bottom-right corner, click the zoom percentage dropdown (e.g., "15%") for the following options:

• Zoom in: Cmd/Ctrl + +

• Zoom out: Cmd/Ctrl + -

• Zoom to fit: Shift + 1

• Presets: 10%, 100%, 200%

• Hide/Show Grid toggle

Tips for a smooth workflow

• To quickly locate and access off-screen items, use the Layers panel on the left side.

• To keep your otherwise complex canvas organized, rename Artboards and Layers.

• Group Movement: Select multiple elements and drag them together for quicker repositioning.

Common issues and fixes

If Canvas is stuck or not moving

• Fix: Press Esc to exit any active tool mode, then try panning again.

If Canvas zooms in/out too fast or slow

• Fix: Adjust your system's trackpad or mouse settings for scroll sensitivity.

Grid disappeared?

• Fix: Re-enable the grid through the Zoom Menu (bottom-right corner).

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