This guide explains how to add a logo to your design in Inkscape, focusing on inserting a logo within a patch of color (Cak Code). The steps include importing the logo, resizing, ensuring it fits within your pattern, and setting up for EasyCAD.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Overview of Previous Lessons
- Lesson 1: Tracing outlines and putting a pattern inside for a design without logos, frosting, or C code.
- Lesson 2: Inserting a logo by punching a hole through the pattern for a black frame with a black logo.
- Lesson 3: Frosting setup with additional layers (blue to cut the hole, yellow for frosting, and black for the logo).
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Import and Resize the Logo
- Import your logo by using Control + I or by going to File > Import. Select your logo file.
- If the logo is grouped, right-click and select Ungroup to break it into individual elements. Ensure it is now a path.
- Resize the logo by holding down the Control key while dragging the resize arrows to maintain proportions.
- Position the logo within your frame, ensuring there is enough space around it for the cutting line.
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Creating the Patch of Color (Cak Code)
- Create a patch of color by duplicating the logo and applying dynamic offset using Control + 0 to increase the size. This patch will be behind the logo.
- Center the logo within the patch using the Align and Distribute tool.
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Combining Elements
- Select the color delimiter, the outside outline, and the patch of color.
- Press Control + K to combine them into one object.
- Move the combined object behind the logo.
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Preparing for EasyCAD
- Save the design by going to File > Save As and selecting the desired format (e.g., PLT for EasyCAD).
- Open EasyCAD and import the saved design file.
- Ungroup the elements if needed and position them within EasyCAD.
- Group the elements as necessary for proper engraving.
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Engraving the Design
- Follow the engraving settings provided in the tutorial for black on frost and Cak Code.
- Use the appropriate settings to ensure the logo and patch of color are engraved correctly.
Conclusion
Adding a logo to your design in Inkscape with a patch of color involves careful resizing, positioning, and integrating the logo with your pattern. Follow these steps to ensure your logo fits perfectly within your design and is ready for EasyCAD. For further assistance, refer to Inkscape documentation or support channels. Happy designing!