Computer Aided Design

Now that we have GIMP installed, we can begin. We know that GIMP already works directly with raster graphics, as it's a bitmap-type graphics editor. To do this, we'll download an image in SVG format so we can later edit it as pixels.

• Open GIMP. Go to File > Open.
• Navigate to the location of your image
• select it, and click Open.

Once the image is imported, adjust the size according to your needs and click OK.

GIMP will automatically convert the SVG to a raster image. Once the image is rasterized, you can use all of GIMP's tools to edit it:

.You can also use some painting tools such as: brush, pencil, airbrush, etc. Filters to apply: Blurs, distortions, artistic effects.

It's worth noting that GIMP is an exceptional tool that simplifies and speeds up the process of vectorizing and enhancing images. Working with this tool deepens my knowledge, as it's a very powerful tool.

Photoshop

PHOTOSHOP: Now I have performed the same procedure with the fhotoshop software which is similar to GIMP

Now, in PROTOSHOP, I select a new project and, in the template, the cover with the required number of pixels, then we open the new project window.

Next, I import the penguin image, and I can duplicate the layer of that image. The image is then displayed with a relief background; for this, I used the render command.

COMPARISON OF GIMP AND PHOTOSHOP:

GIMP is faster software than PHOTOSHOP. However, when creating basic drawings, it's a bit more difficult to find the tools in GIMP, and it's not as intuitive for quick editing as Photoshop. Both are easy to edit photos; in that regard, they're the same.

In this case, Photoshop is a more useful tool than GIMP. I would recommend PHOTOSHOP because it has more tools for photo editing, but not as many for creating images from scratch.

Vector Mode

Vector mode refers to a type of graphic representation based on vectors, which are mathematically defined lines, curves, and geometric shapes, rather than pixels. This technique allows images to be scaled without losing quality, unlike bitmap (raster) images, which become pixelated when enlarged.

some of the applications for Vector Graphics Editing Software, in our case we chose Inskape as it is a powerful open source vector graphics editor.

• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDRAW
• Sketch
• Inkscape
• Affinity Designer
• Krita
• Vector Magic
• Pencil2D

As part of my experience with design tools, I have worked with other programs, but at the recommendation of my instructors I am going to work with Inkscape, since the program has unique features to create a visual representation that combines precision, creativity and functionality.

Inkscape

Inkscape is a free and open source vector graphics editor. Inkscape can create and edit diagrams, lines, graphs, logos, and complex illustrations. Inkscape aims to provide users with a free, open source scalable vector graphics (SVG) graphics tool that is fully compliant with XML, SVG and CSS2 standards.

To install Inkscape, simply click "Next" several times until the process is complete and then run the program with a single click.

Let's work from an image.

Now that we're in the work environment, the next step is to import the image we want to vectorize. In my case, I import an image in PNG format and then convert this image file into an editable vector drawing.

1. Open Inkscape and create a new file.
2. Import the image you want to vectorize:
3. Select the image by clicking on it.
4. Go to the menu:

   🔸 Path > Trace Bitmap...

After selecting Bitmap, a vectorization options window opens. In our case, we adjusted the thresholds until the result looks good in the preview.

Afterward, a vector version is created on top of the original image. The new image is moved and the original is deleted.

Edit parameters

To edit the parameters, select the image in the Gcodetools menu and in the orientation point in the x,y coordinates put the points (0.0) and put the referred parameters.

Vectorization and image path

The following image corresponds to the coordinates and editing of the parameters of the vectorized image and then moving to the file and directory.

In conclusion, Inkscape is an incredibly useful tool, especially if you work with 2D design, laser cutting, or digital illustration.

3D Modeling

3D modeling is the process of creating a three-dimensional representation of an object using computer software. It's basically shaping an object in digital 3D space, as if you were sculpting or building it, but on screen.

Modeling and Rendering in SolidWorks

In this case we are going to work with the Solid Work software to carry out the design in 2D and then in 3D, the first step is to make the sketch of the base, in this case it is dimensioned to have the correct measurements.

1.-Open a new piece

2.-Choose a plane to start the sketch