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CanvasX (Canvas Express)

Use AI to generate layouts and copy

Turn a prompt into a complete layout, then refine sections and copy with AI actions.

12 min Beginner Marketer, Content Writer Updated Oct 20, 2025
AI panel in CanvasX

Overview

Turn a prompt into a complete layout, then refine sections and copy with AI actions.

Prerequisites

None.

Permissions required

ai:use templates:write

Steps (3)

Estimated: 12 min
  1. 1

    Generate a base layout

    Marketer 4 min Back to top

    Open **AI** panel → **Design from Prompt**. Describe sections, colors, and tone (e.g., “Spring sale, hero + 3 products, testimonial, footer”). Preview and insert.

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  2. 2

    Refine a section

    Designer 4 min Back to top

    Select a block → **AI → Improve**. Try prompts like “Increase contrast”, “Holiday theme”, or “More whitespace”.

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  3. 3

    Generate copy

    Content Writer 4 min Back to top

    Open **AI → Copywriter** to create subject lines, headers, and CTAs. Set tone (e.g., friendly, formal) and length.

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    Validation

    Success criteria

    • Applied changes appear in version history with diffs.

About this guide

CanvasX lets teams design pixel-perfect newsletters and simple landing pages without code. Choose from a rich template library and block set, save reusable modules, and toggle inline vs external CSS. Import existing HTML or from a URL, auto-inline styles, and fix Outlook quirks automatically. Use AI prompts to generate full layouts, refine sections, and write on-brand copy—powered by Velaxe AI Hub. Preview on mobile/desktop, simulate dark mode, and connect third-party render previews. Publish to a Velaxe public URL or send to Email Hub with preserved personalization and compliance blocks. Enterprise controls include brand kits, template locking, commenting, version history, RBAC, and audit trails. CanvasX also connects to Velaxe ProductCatalog and Events apps for data-driven content.