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How to start a Canvas from a Drawing

This article will teach you how to use a drawing file (DWG) to quickly start a new Canvas.

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We recommend using DWG files that are no more than 15 mb in Canvas for optimal performance.

A quick way to start a new Canvas is by importing a drawing file as the first step. This is an ideal workflow for when your design process calls to start designing with a file of a floor plan that you already have on your computer. Here's how:

  • In the Canvas Dashboard, simply click + New Canvas.

  • Choose Import Drawing.

  • You'll then be prompted to open your desired drawing file. The supported file types for drawings on Canoa are DWG and DXF files.

  • With your file selected, click Open. You'll automatically be taken to a blank Canvas where you will see your drawing file being processed in the bottom left hand corner of your screen.

  • When the file is done processing, click Add to Canvas in the bottom left hand corner and then choose where to place your drawing file.

Of course, there are other ways to get started with creating new Canvas. Check them out:

To learn more about drawings and best practices for working with drawings on Canoa, check out the following articles:

Begin with a Template
How to create a furniture & accessories presentation
How to import 2D vector data (drawings)
Best practices for uploading vector data
Start a new Canvas with your drawing file
Choose DWG file