Getting Started with Design Editor

# Getting Started with Design Editor Welcome to Design Editor! This comprehensive guide will help you get familiar with our powerful design tool and start creating amazing designs in no time. ## What is Design Editor? Design Editor is a professional web-based design tool that combines the power of desktop applications with the convenience of cloud-based collaboration. Whether you're creating UI designs, prototypes, or graphics, Design Editor has everything you need. ## Key Features - **Infinite Canvas**: Work on an unlimited canvas with zoom and pan controls - **Advanced Shape Tools**: Create rectangles, circles, polygons, stars, and more - **Text Editing**: Full typography controls with Google Fonts integration - **Image Editing**: Crop, resize, apply filters, and remove backgrounds - **Collaboration**: Work with your team in real-time - **Export Options**: Export to PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, and HTML - **Code Generation**: Export your designs as React, Vue, or HTML code ## Getting Started ### 1. Create a New Project To start, click on "New Project" from the dashboard. You can choose from: - Blank canvas - Template gallery - Import existing file ### 2. Familiarize Yourself with the Interface The Design Editor interface consists of: - **Toolbar**: Access all drawing and editing tools - **Canvas**: Your main workspace - **Layers Panel**: Manage and organize your design elements - **Properties Panel**: Adjust settings for selected elements - **Assets Panel**: Access components, images, and other resources ### 3. Basic Drawing Let's create your first design: 1. Select the Rectangle tool from the toolbar 2. Click and drag on the canvas to create a rectangle 3. With the rectangle selected, adjust its properties in the Properties panel 4. Try changing the fill color, stroke, and corner radius ### 4. Adding Text 1. Select the Text tool from the toolbar 2. Click on the canvas where you want to add text 3. Type your text 4. Use the Properties panel to adjust font, size, and other text properties ### 5. Working with Images 1. Click the Image tool or drag an image from your computer 2. Position and resize the image as needed 3. Use the Image Editor to make adjustments ## Tips for Success - **Use Layers**: Keep your design organized by using layers effectively - **Group Elements**: Group related elements to move and transform them together - **Use Grid Snapping**: Enable grid snapping for precise alignment - **Save Often**: Save your work regularly to avoid losing progress - **Explore Templates**: Use templates as starting points for your designs ## Keyboard Shortcuts Speed up your workflow with these essential shortcuts: - **V**: Select tool - **T**: Text tool - **R**: Rectangle tool - **O**: Circle tool - **Ctrl/Cmd + Z**: Undo - **Ctrl/Cmd + Y**: Redo - **Ctrl/Cmd + S**: Save - **Ctrl/Cmd + C**: Copy - **Ctrl/Cmd + V**: Paste ## Next Steps Now that you're familiar with the basics, explore these advanced features: - [Prototyping](/blog/advanced-prototyping-techniques) - [Design Systems](/blog/design-system-best-practices) - [Collaboration](/blog/collaborative-design-workflows) ## Conclusion Design Editor is a powerful tool that can help you create professional designs quickly and efficiently. Practice with the basic tools first, then gradually explore more advanced features as you become comfortable. If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or check out our help documentation. Happy designing!