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# 3.4.2 Basic canvas interaction

> Moving cards, creating connections, zoom

The canvas is not centered on typing.\
It’s for placing and moving cards and adjusting structure.

What matters more than input\
is **changing position and relationship**.

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## When to use it

Basic interaction is especially useful when:

* You want to try different arrangements quickly
* You want to reorder what’s central and what’s not
* You want to move scenes or characters and see how influence flows

On the canvas you\
change **position**, not sentences.

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## Basic actions

### Move cards

Select a card and drag it\
to change its position.

When position changes,\
what feels central and how flow reads change too.

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### Create connections

Draw a line from one card to another\
to create a relationship.

Connections are not decoration;\
they **express structure**.

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### Zoom

Use the tools on the right or trackpad/mouse\
to zoom in or out.

Zoom in for detail;\
zoom out for the whole layout.

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## Basic flow

1. Select a card.
2. Drag to move it.
3. Draw connections to other cards as needed.

Repeat until the structure feels clear.

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## Tips

* Zoom out first to see the full layout.
* Put only the main cards in the center so the focus is clear.
* Place supporting cards a step away so relationships read clearly.

The canvas is not for showing a finished structure;\
it’s for **testing** structure.