Using Inkscape with the Laser Cutter - Revision history

Tracy: /* Creating Path to Gcode */

2017-04-18T18:02:56Z

Creating Path to Gcode

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	# Make sure none of your items are selected. (You be sure by going to Edit > Select All and then Edit > Deselect)		# Make sure none of your items are selected. (You be sure by going to Edit > Select All and then Edit > Deselect)
	# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > Output: GCode File		# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > Output: GCode File
	# Under tab File Options, choose your path and filename		# Under tab File Options, choose your path (first time only) and filename
	# Under tab Preset Values, choose your Material and select Power: By Color		# Under tab Preset Values, choose your Material and select Power: By Color
	# Click Apply		# Click Apply

Tracy: /* Creating a shape */

2017-04-18T18:02:31Z

Creating a shape

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	====Creating a shape====		====Creating a shape====
	# Open a new file in Inkscape.		# Open a new file in Inkscape.
	# Go to Edit > Preferences and select Geometric Bounding Box		# Go to Edit > Preferences and select Geometric Bounding Box (first time only)
	# Create a shape (square, circle, or star button)		# Create a shape (square, circle, or star button)
	# Choose select tool (arrow button)		# Choose select tool (arrow button)

Tracy at 16:05, 18 April 2017

2017-04-18T16:05:46Z

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	# Choose select tool (arrow button)		# Choose select tool (arrow button)
	# Select your shape		# Select your shape
	# Set X and Y positions to 0		# Set X and Y positions to 0 ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw6DDrSgjog Video])
	# Set width and height (click padlock button to keep image proportional)		# Set width and height (click padlock button to keep image proportional)
	# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > HERSHEY TEXT		# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > HERSHEY TEXT
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	====Creating Path to Gcode====		====Creating Path to Gcode====
			([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkYeYYVZeM Video tutorial])
	# Make sure none of your items are selected. (You be sure by going to Edit > Select All and then Edit > Deselect)		# Make sure none of your items are selected. (You be sure by going to Edit > Select All and then Edit > Deselect)
	# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > Output: GCode File		# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > Output: GCode File
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	====Hatch Fill====		====Hatch Fill====
	This extension allows you to fill in any closed figure in your design with lines or crossed lines. This is useful when you want to engrave an entire area within your design. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.		This extension allows you to fill in any closed figure in your design with lines or crossed lines. This is useful when you want to engrave an entire area within your design. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.

	Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hatch Fill]		Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hatch Fill]

	====Hershey Text====		====Hershey Text====
	Hershey Text produces single-stroke text that is appropriate for cnc engraving or plotters. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.		Hershey Text produces single-stroke text that is appropriate for cnc engraving or plotters. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.

	Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hershey Text]		Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hershey Text]


	====Tabbed Box Maker====		====Tabbed Box Maker====
	This extension creates the paths necessary to cut out tabbed boxes. This extension is based of the extension you can find [http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html here].		This extension creates the paths necessary to cut out tabbed boxes. This extension is based of the extension you can find [http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html here].

	Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bO78aQghv8 KM Laser Tabbed Box Maker]		Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bO78aQghv8 KM Laser Tabbed Box Maker]

Tracy at 16:01, 18 April 2017

2017-04-18T16:01:35Z

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			==KM Laser Extension==
			The KM Laser Extension has a few tools to use to make some fun projects.

			====Hatch Fill====
	==Hatch Fill==
	This extension allows you to fill in any closed figure in your design with lines or crossed lines. This is useful when you want to engrave an entire area within your design. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.		This extension allows you to fill in any closed figure in your design with lines or crossed lines. This is useful when you want to engrave an entire area within your design. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.
			Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hatch Fill]

			====Hershey Text====
	~~Here's a quick video on how to use it:~~

	~~<youtube>qdIjZXzT-QE</youtube>~~


	==Hershey Text==
	Hershey Text produces single-stroke text that is appropriate for cnc engraving or plotters. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.		Hershey Text produces single-stroke text that is appropriate for cnc engraving or plotters. This extension is based on part of the [https://code.google.com/p/eggbotcode/downloads/ eggbot] extensions.
			Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser Hershey Text]


	~~Here is a quick video on the difference between it and Inkscape fonts:~~		====Tabbed Box Maker====

	~~<youtube>sHNXW9Z_sps</youtube>~~



	==Tabbed Box Maker==
	This extension creates the paths necessary to cut out tabbed boxes. This extension is based of the extension you can find [http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html here].		This extension creates the paths necessary to cut out tabbed boxes. This extension is based of the extension you can find [http://www.keppel.demon.co.uk/111000/111000.html here].
			Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bO78aQghv8 KM Laser Tabbed Box Maker]

	~~Here's a quick video on how to use it~~:

	<youtube>3bO78aQghv8~~</youtube>~~

Tracy at 15:53, 18 April 2017

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 The preferred method for creating files for the [[Laser Cutter]] is Inkscape  It can be downloaded here: [https://inkscape.org/en/download Inkscape].
 In addition, Knox Makers has a bundle of Inkscape extensions for use with our machine.  They can be downloaded here: [https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser KM-LASER].
 ==Inkscape Basics==
-This tutorial shows how to make simple shape in Inkscape.  It is the same tutorial that is used in the [[Laser Operation Class]]
+This tutorial shows how to make simple shape in Inkscape.  It is the same tutorial that is used in the [[Laser Operation Class]].  The extensions and instructions are unique to the Knox Makers system.
 ====Creating a shape====
 # Open a new file in Inkscape.
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-==Path to Gcode==
+====Creating Path to Gcode====
-This extension is the work horse for the bundle.  It takes the paths from your design and turns them into gcode required to run our laser cutter.  This extension is based on part of [http://www.cnc-club.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35 Gcodetools] but has been heavily altered for our purposes.
+# Make sure none of your items are selected.  (You be sure by going to Edit > Select All and then Edit > Deselect)
 ==Hatch Fill==

Tracy: /* Creating a shape */

2017-04-18T15:44:40Z

Creating a shape

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	====Creating a shape====		====Creating a shape====
	# Open a new file in Inkscape.		# Open a new file in Inkscape.
	# Go to Edit>Preferences and select Geometric Bounding Box		# Go to Edit > Preferences and select Geometric Bounding Box
	# Create a shape (square, circle, or star button)		# Create a shape (square, circle, or star button)
	# Choose select tool (arrow button)		# Choose select tool (arrow button)
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	# Set X and Y positions to 0		# Set X and Y positions to 0
	# Set width and height (click padlock button to keep image proportional)		# Set width and height (click padlock button to keep image proportional)
	# ~~Create a~~ text ~~object (A button), select it,~~ and ~~use~~ the X and Y positions to center it in your shape		# Go to Extensions > KM LASER > HERSHEY TEXT
			# Type the text into the box and click Apply
			# Use the X and Y positions to center your text in your shape

	====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====		====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====

Tracy: /* Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving */

2017-04-18T15:41:41Z

Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving

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	====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====		====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====
	# On the bottom, to the right of the color bar is a small arrow ( < ). Click this and select '''KM-Laser by Color'''		# On the bottom, to the right of the color bar is a small arrow ( < ). Click this and select '''KM-Laser by Color'''
			#* Clicking palate color will select object's fill color. Shift+clicking palette will set the object's stroke color.
			# Set your shape to black stroke with no fill.
			# Set your text to light blue stroke with no fill.
	#* When using the By Color option the following stroke colors translate to the labeled actions:		#* When using the By Color option the following stroke colors translate to the labeled actions:

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	\|Engrave (Light)		\|Engrave (Light)
	\|}		\|}

	~~#* Clicking palate color will select object's fill color. Shift+clicking palette will set the object's stroke color.~~
	~~# Set your shape to black stroke with no fill.~~
	~~# Set your text to light blue stroke with no fill.~~

	==Path to Gcode==		==Path to Gcode==

Tracy: /* Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving */

2017-04-18T15:41:06Z

Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving

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	====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====		====Setting the color of your shape to determine the level of engraving ====
	# On the bottom, to the right of the color bar is a small arrow ( < ). Click this and select '''KM-Laser by Color'''		# On the bottom, to the right of the color bar is a small arrow ( < ). Click this and select '''KM-Laser by Color'''
	:: When using the By Color option the following stroke colors translate to the labeled actions:		#* When using the By Color option the following stroke colors translate to the labeled actions:

	{\| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"		{\| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
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	\|}		\|}

	:: Clicking palate color will select object's fill color. Shift+clicking palette will set the object's stroke color.		#* Clicking palate color will select object's fill color. Shift+clicking palette will set the object's stroke color.
	# Set your shape to black stroke with no fill.		# Set your shape to black stroke with no fill.
	# Set your text to light blue stroke with no fill.		# Set your text to light blue stroke with no fill.




	==Path to Gcode==		==Path to Gcode==

Tracy at 15:40, 18 April 2017

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-Link back to [[Laser Cutter]].
+The preferred method for creating files for the [[Laser Cutter]] is Inkscape  It can be downloaded here: [https://inkscape.org/en/download Inkscape].
 ==Inkscape Basics==
-* The first thing you will need to do is create/download a design in Inkscape.
+This tutorial shows how to make simple shape in Inkscape.  It is the same tutorial that is used in the [[Laser Operation Class]]
-** [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=inkscape+tutorials Youtube Inkscape Tutorials]
+====Creating a shape====
-* Once you have created your design you'll want to make sure all your objects are paths so all your extensions will work with them.  You can do CTRL+A to select everything then use the method in the video.
+{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" border="1"
-<youtube>dxTmhtvMNoo</youtube>
+!Color

Bmanifold at 05:43, 29 December 2014

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	Here's a quick video on how to use it:		Here's a quick video on how to use it:

	~~[http://youtu.be/~~qdIjZXzT-QE ~~KMLaser: Hatch Fill]~~		<youtube>qdIjZXzT-QE</youtube>


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	Here is a quick video on the difference between it and Inkscape fonts:		Here is a quick video on the difference between it and Inkscape fonts:

	~~[http://youtu.be~~/~~sHNXW9Z_sps KMLaser: Hershey Text]~~		<youtube>sHNXW9Z_sps</youtube>


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	Here's a quick video on how to use it:		Here's a quick video on how to use it:

	~~[http://youtu.be~~/~~3bO78aQghv8 KMLaser: Tabbed Box Maker]~~		<youtube>3bO78aQghv8</youtube>