The Reference window lets you import your inspiration into the workspace without affecting your canvas.

Here’s an overview of what your Reference Window looks like and what the different controls are:

To add a reference image, you can either:

OR

Paste from clipboard allows you add an image that you currently have copied on your device's clipboard.

You can also add an existing canvas from your Artdesk and Artspace as a reference image. You will need the canvas link to do this. When you have the canvas link, hit the Paste Magma Canvas button and select Import via URL.

If you want multiple images loaded as reference, you could paste an assortment of images on a canvas and use that canvas as your reference image.

You can cycle through your last 10 reference images using the image carousel. You can also choose to view a list of recent images by tapping the Recent dropdown.

Zoom - Zoom in/out incrementally with buttons or use the slider

Reset - resets the zoom of your reference image

Greyscale - will give you greyscale view of your reference to assess the values

Flip - flips your reference horizontally

Refresh - refreshes the reference image

Open - Opens the reference up in separate canvas

Recent - opens list of up to 10 recent images

Minify - Tap on the image to hide/show the reference window controls

To navigate around your reference image, you can use your mouse, stylus, or finger to drag the image around.

Use the Zoom buttons or slider, or two-finger pinch, on the image to zoom in or out.

Your Reference window can be moved around by tap or click and drag from the top bar of the window. To resize the window, there is a scale icon in the bottom-right corner.

Files used as reference will be imported to your personal Artdesk in a folder named My References.

Depending on the file type, your imported file may be significantly larger in Magma. Imported reference images will also count toward your account storage limit, so you may need to manage your files more diligently.

Blaze users will have full access to the Reference Window, allowing them to import files from their device or use existing canvases as reference.

Our free (Spark) users will have access to a demo version of the feature which is loaded with a default image to use as reference for your study or character design idea.

Join us in doing a study of the default reference and sharing it with us by using the hashtag #MagmaRefRed. Check the video at the top of the page for one approach to the study.