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This is part 1 of [[Drawing a smiley face|a tutorial]], making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot. | This is part 1 of [[Drawing a smiley face|a tutorial]], making a simple drawing in Inkscape and formatting it for the Eggbot. | ||
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You can also access the Document Properties dialog with Shift-Ctrl-D, or by pressing the rightmost icon in the upper toolbar (the one that looks like a page with the corner folded over). | You can also access the Document Properties dialog with Shift-Ctrl-D, or by pressing the rightmost icon in the upper toolbar (the one that looks like a page with the corner folded over). | ||
− | + | (Mac users: Here and from here on out, we ''really do'' mean the control key, not the command key.) | |
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As an alternative to manually entering a page size, you may prefer to use one of the existing Eggbot templates-- just an Inkscape document saved with the page size already set to these values. However, even if you do use the template, it's still nice to know how to change the page size and default units! | As an alternative to manually entering a page size, you may prefer to use one of the existing Eggbot templates-- just an Inkscape document saved with the page size already set to these values. However, even if you do use the template, it's still nice to know how to change the page size and default units! | ||
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http://wiki.evilmadscience.com/s3/eggbot/smileytut/8.jpg | http://wiki.evilmadscience.com/s3/eggbot/smileytut/8.jpg | ||
− | + | If you're not happy with the shape of your circle, you can delete it (delete key, or Edit>Delete in the menu) and start over. | |
Depending on the settings at your computer, your circle may show up with a different stroke (pen color) and fill color than shown here; we'll get to that in a few steps. | Depending on the settings at your computer, your circle may show up with a different stroke (pen color) and fill color than shown here; we'll get to that in a few steps. | ||
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− | '''7.''' Open the Fill and Stroke controls, using the highlighted icon in the top toolbar. You can also open it from the menu: Object> Fill and Stroke... (the first item in the menu). This is one of several "sidebar panes" that live in a tray to the right side of the drawing; it doesn't go away until you close it. | + | '''7.''' Open the Fill and Stroke controls, using the highlighted icon in the top toolbar. You can also use open it from the menu: Object> Fill and Stroke... (the first item in the menu). This is one of several "sidebar panes" that live in a tray to the right side of the drawing; it doesn't go away until you close it. |
The Fill and Stroke pane allows you to manipulate the fill color and stroke (outline pen) color and thickness for most objects in Inkscape. | The Fill and Stroke pane allows you to manipulate the fill color and stroke (outline pen) color and thickness for most objects in Inkscape. | ||
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− | '''9.''' Select the Stroke Paint tab of the Fill and Stroke pane, and click the button shown to assign a solid-color stroke to the circle. In the Stroke Style tab | + | '''9.''' Select the Stroke Paint tab of the Fill and Stroke pane, and click the button shown to assign a solid-color stroke to the circle. In the Stroke Style tab, select a stroke width of 4 px (4 pixels wide). This wide "pen" simulates the physical pens that we use with the eggbot. |
http://wiki.evilmadscience.com/s3/eggbot/smileytut/12.jpg | http://wiki.evilmadscience.com/s3/eggbot/smileytut/12.jpg | ||
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'''10.''' In the next screenshot we've taken a few short steps to make two new ellipses, that will be the eyes for our smiley face: | '''10.''' In the next screenshot we've taken a few short steps to make two new ellipses, that will be the eyes for our smiley face: | ||
* Draw a new ellipse, using the Circle tool (without the control key held down). | * Draw a new ellipse, using the Circle tool (without the control key held down). | ||
− | * Select that ellipse, using the "normal" cursor tool-- the top one on the left hand toolbox column | + | * Select that ellipse, using the "normal" cursor tool-- the top one on the left hand toolbox column |
* Make a copy of the ellipse, using usual copy and paste operations found in the edit menu. Paste normally pastes under the cursor. | * Make a copy of the ellipse, using usual copy and paste operations found in the edit menu. Paste normally pastes under the cursor. | ||
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+ | You may also want to check the stroke widths of the objects, and make sure that they're still set to 4 px. | ||
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'''[[Drawing a smiley face|<<< Introduction (part 0)]]''' || Smiley Face Tutorial || '''[[Drawing a smiley face, part 2|Part 2 >>>]]''' | '''[[Drawing a smiley face|<<< Introduction (part 0)]]''' || Smiley Face Tutorial || '''[[Drawing a smiley face, part 2|Part 2 >>>]]''' |