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Inkscape is an open source software for vector drawing. Both the [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D laser cutting with the Universal PLS4.75 Laser Cutter|Laser Cutter]] and the [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D vector cutting with the GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter|Vinyl Cutter]] use Inkscape to create designs.
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[https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape] is an open source software for vector drawing. Both the [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D laser cutting with the Universal PLS4.75 Laser Cutter|Laser Cutter]] and the [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D vector cutting with the GCC Jaguar VLX Vinyl Cutter|Vinyl Cutter]] use Inkscape to create designs.
  
You can learn how to use the basic functions of Inkscape in our [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D CAD (with Inkscape)|workshop]].
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You can learn how to use the basic functions of Inkscape in our [[Workshop: Introduction to 2D CAD (with Inkscape)|workshop]]. Additionally, Inkscape has their own Wiki which can be found [https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Inkscape here].
  
  
 
There are also some secondary settings that are helpful when making your own projects.
 
There are also some secondary settings that are helpful when making your own projects.
 
 
==Tracing an Image==
 
==Tracing an Image==
 
Inkscape has a useful tool for converting colored, shaded, or other images into vector images that Inkscape draws in. The tracer that Inkscape provides does not fully copy your image into your drawing; It does however, give you options to choose curves and the definition of a picture for you to use in your drawing.  
 
Inkscape has a useful tool for converting colored, shaded, or other images into vector images that Inkscape draws in. The tracer that Inkscape provides does not fully copy your image into your drawing; It does however, give you options to choose curves and the definition of a picture for you to use in your drawing.  
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(see example)  
 
(see example)  
  
1: To begin tracing an image, first select it
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1: To begin tracing an image, first select it
  
2: Select the Path > Trace Bitmap item, or Shift+Alt+B.
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2: Select the Path > Trace Bitmap item, or Shift+Alt+B.
  
3: I) Select live preview to view your image
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a) Select live preview to view your image
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b) Choose your settings in the pop-up window
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c) Press OK
  
II)Choose your settings in the pop-up window
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4: Your traced Image should on your document
  
III) Press OK
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5: Inkscape recommends simplifying your lines. Simplify your nodes with Path-->Simplify
  
4: Your traced Image should on your document
 
 
5: Inkscape recommends simplifying your lines. Simplify your nodes with Path-->Simplify
 
 
Below: screenshots showing the above process.
 
 
<gallery mode="traditional">
 
<gallery mode="traditional">
 
File:Bit1.png|Select your Image
 
File:Bit1.png|Select your Image
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File:Bit5.PNG| Simplify your lines
 
File:Bit5.PNG| Simplify your lines
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==External links==
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https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Inkscape

Latest revision as of 17:40, 4 June 2020

Inkscape is an open source software for vector drawing. Both the Laser Cutter and the Vinyl Cutter use Inkscape to create designs.

You can learn how to use the basic functions of Inkscape in our workshop. Additionally, Inkscape has their own Wiki which can be found here.


There are also some secondary settings that are helpful when making your own projects.

Tracing an Image

Inkscape has a useful tool for converting colored, shaded, or other images into vector images that Inkscape draws in. The tracer that Inkscape provides does not fully copy your image into your drawing; It does however, give you options to choose curves and the definition of a picture for you to use in your drawing.

In general, the darker your image, the harder it will be to trace.


(see example)

1: To begin tracing an image, first select it
2: Select the Path > Trace Bitmap item, or Shift+Alt+B.
3:
a) Select live preview to view your image
b) Choose your settings in the pop-up window
c) Press OK
4: Your traced Image should on your document
5: Inkscape recommends simplifying your lines. Simplify your nodes with Path-->Simplify


External links

https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Inkscape