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Canvas Workspace

The Canvas Workspace is your creative hub in ComicVerse, designed to provide a professional comic creation experience with an intuitive, distraction-free interface. Whether you're sketching on iPhone or creating detailed artwork on iPad, the workspace adapts to your device and creative needs.

Canvas Overview​

2:3 aspect ratio canvas (comic book standard) with up to 100 undo/redo steps. White background, scales to fit your device screen. Optimized for Apple Pencil and touch input.

Interface​

Main Canvas​

Central drawing area with minimal UI distractions, optimized for Apple Pencil and touch input.

Floating Toolbar​

Quick access to all drawing tools. Swipe left/right to reposition between screen edges. Tap to expand/collapse.

Contains:

  • 7 drawing tools in 2-column grid
  • 3 brush presets (Pencil tool)
  • 10 colors in 5-column grid
  • Width slider (1-20pt for Pencil/Eraser)
  • Font size slider (8-48pt for Text tool)

Panel Template Bar​

Floating panel with 6 layout templates (None, Single, Two horizontal/vertical, Three top split, Four grid). Swipeable positioning like toolbar.

Top Navigation​

  • Left: Back button (editing) or Profile avatar (new project)
  • Center: Autosave indicator (orange dot = unsaved, green checkmark = saved, timestamp)
  • Right: Menu (save, export, clear, go to projects)

Drawing Tools​

Select - Reposition Elements​

Tap text elements to select, then drag to reposition. Drawing strokes cannot be moved individually (only text is movable currently).

Pencil - Freehand Drawing​

Draw with customizable width (1-20pt), color (10 options), and opacity. Three brush presets: Thin (2pt), Default (3pt), Thick (12pt). Supports Apple Pencil pressure and tilt on iPad.

Use for: Character linework, panel content, sketching details Tip: Thin brushes for precision, thick for bold work, low opacity for construction lines

Eraser - Remove Strokes​

Adjustable width (1-20pt) with circular preview showing exact eraser area. Erases complete strokes that intersect with the eraser path.

Use for: Correcting mistakes, cleaning unwanted AI artifacts, creating negative space

Text - Add Dialogue and Captions​

Adjustable font size (8-48pt) and color (10 options). Tap canvas to place text, use select tool to reposition. Tap existing text to edit. Text automatically wraps at canvas width.

Use for: Scene descriptions, dialogue, speech bubbles, sound effects, captions Note: Cannot rotate or resize after creation—delete and recreate if needed

Line - Draw Straight Lines​

Touch starting point and drag to endpoint. Uses current brush width (1-20pt) and color. Supports fill option.

Use for: Panel borders, perspective lines, motion effects, architectural elements

Ellipse - Draw Circles and Ovals​

Touch center point and drag outward to set size. Supports filled or outline mode with adjustable stroke width and color.

Use for: Speech bubbles, character heads, circular objects, spotlight effects

Rectangle - Draw Squares and Rectangles​

Touch one corner and drag to opposite corner. Supports filled or outline mode with adjustable stroke width and color.

Use for: Panel borders, caption boxes, buildings, screens, frame elements

Brush Options​

Presets: Thin (2pt), Default (3pt), Thick (12pt) - optimized for fine details, general work, and bold strokes Width Slider: 1-20pt for Pencil and Eraser tools Colors: 10 predefined (Black, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Brown, Cyan, Gray) Opacity: Adjustable transparency for layered effects

Panel Templates​

6 layout options for structuring your comic pages:

  • None: Full-page illustrations, covers, splash pages
  • Single: One panel covering entire page
  • Two Horizontal: Side-by-side panels for parallel action
  • Two Vertical: Stacked panels for time progression
  • Three Top Split: Two small top panels, one large bottom panel
  • Four Grid: 2×2 arrangement for rapid sequences

Tap template toggle, select layout. Borders are non-destructive guides—draw within or across them. Toggle visibility anytime. Change templates without losing artwork.

Autosave​

Work saves automatically. Status indicator shows: Orange dot (unsaved changes), Green checkmark (recently saved), Timestamp (when last saved).

Access via ellipsis icon (top-right):

  • Save: Name project and add tags (first save), then updates instantly
  • Export: PNG or JPEG at high resolution, includes visible elements and panel borders
  • Clear Canvas: Removes all elements (cannot be undone—confirmation required)
  • Go to Projects: Returns to Projects view (prompts to save if needed)

Troubleshooting​

  • Canvas Laggy: Reduce brush width, clear elements, close background apps, restart app
  • Eraser Not Working: Verify eraser tool selected, check width matches stroke size
  • Text Won't Move: Use Select tool (not Text tool), tap text first, then drag
  • Can't Find Project: Use "Go to Projects" menu, search by title/tags
  • Toolbar Hidden: Tap toggle button, try swiping to switch sides, restart if needed

See Troubleshooting Guide for more solutions.