Duplicate your current canvas view in Clip Studio Paint by opening a new window displaying the same canvas. This allows you to view different parts or zoom levels of your artwork simultaneously.
Creating a Duplicate Canvas Window
Clip Studio Paint provides a straightforward way to create a duplicate view of your existing canvas. This doesn't create a separate file but opens another window showing the exact same canvas you are working on.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Window menu.
- Select the Canvas option.
- Click on New Window.
Window > Canvas > New WindowSelecting New Window will immediately open a second window displaying your current canvas.
Here's a quick summary of the steps:
| Step | Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Window | Click |
| 2 | Canvas | Hover/Select |
| 3 | New Window | Click |
Why Duplicate Your Canvas Window?
As noted in the provided reference, creating a new window for your canvas is particularly useful for workflow efficiency.
- Simultaneous Views: You can display the original window at a zoomed-out view to see the overall composition while having the new window zoomed in to work on fine details.
- Different Perspectives: Keep one window focused on a character's face while another shows the background, for example.
- Real-time Updates: Any changes you make in one window are instantly reflected in the other, as they both display the same underlying canvas data.
This method is beneficial when you need to constantly reference the full image while working up close, reducing the need to constantly zoom in and out on a single window.
