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-2D model - vector (Inkscape, Illustrator)

1.Tools

For 2D model (vector), I use below tools.

  • Inkscape
  • Illustrator

I have experience to use Illustrator, but never use Inkscape, so I start check installation and usage.

2.What is Inkscape？

  • Free and open source
  • vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS
  • format: standardized SVG file,
    can import and export including SVG, AI, EPS, PDF, PS and PNG.
  • more details is here -> Inkscape

3.Install Inkscape

It's the first time to use Inkscape. So I installed it.

NOTE
- "Inkscape1.2.2 (arm64)" had trouble, so I removed it on the same day. (the details as follow)
- "Inkscape 1.2.2 (intel)" is OK to use.

3-1) Inkscape1.2.2 (arm64)

Download file:
- Inkscape-1.2.2_arm64.dmg

Setting:
- canvas: Default
- keyboard:Inkscape default(inkscape.xml)
- appearance: colorful
- interface language: english

Error
- When entering numbers, the number is full-width, strangely. alt text Error even with input after converting numbers to half-width.
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It is frustrating to have errors when input number. so I remove this Inkscape(arm) using Appcleaner. alt text

I checked to see if the intel version would cause problems when entering numbers.

3-2)Inkscape 1.2.2 (intel)

Download file:
- Inkscape-1.2.2_x86_64.dmg

Setting:
- canvas: Default
- keyboard:Inkscape default(inkscape.xml)
- appearance: colorful
- interface language: english
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NOTE "Inkscape 1.2.2 (intel)" is no trouble to input number.
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4. How to use Inkscape?

I learned below.

Useful links:
- Inkscape Tutorials (blog,Japanese)
- Inkscape basic skill (YouTube,Japanese)

5. 2D modeling (What I did)

  • I create a Rough design of membership card of my final project.
  • Member's card size (plan): 85.5 mm x 54 mm x 0.8 mm

5-1).Operate in Inkscape

Open Inkscape, and I model as following.

  • Set Document property
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  • Create rectangles and make round corner
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  • Change color of rectangles (Object > Fill and Stroke)
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  • Add Layer
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  • Add Text, and change font & color
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  • Add logos
    NOTE: About Edit logo is refer to below (5-2)
    alt text Done!!

5-2).Operate in Illustrator

logo 1

  • Download the tool log (SVG file) in ICOOON MONO.
  • Open Illustrator, and import the SVG fils
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  • Edit (no fill, line black)
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  • Export (SVG format)

logo 2

  • I get a raster image of fablab logo (PNG file) in the site.
  • Open Illustrator, and import logo, and did Image Trace.
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  • Export to a vector image (SVG format).

NOTE:
what you did was to take a raster image and transform it to a vector image.

5, My Impressions

  • This is my first time using Inkscape
  • It is easy to understand to use Inkscape. It's free and I thought it was a great tool.