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== Getting RoboPaint == | == Getting RoboPaint == | ||
− | RoboPaint runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. | + | RoboPaint runs on Mac, Windows*, and Linux. |
Download and install the latest version from [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint/releases the releases page]. | Download and install the latest version from [https://github.com/evil-mad/robopaint/releases the releases page]. | ||
− | + | Note for Mac users: There are two different versions of RoboPaint available, one for MacOS 10.7 and newer, and one specific for MacOS 10.6. | |
== Using RoboPaint == | == Using RoboPaint == | ||
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Most commonly, one begins in Create mode (for example, to open and prepare a file), and then switches over to Print mode when ready. | Most commonly, one begins in Create mode (for example, to open and prepare a file), and then switches over to Print mode when ready. | ||
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=== Create Mode === | === Create Mode === | ||
<img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/editmode0.png" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | <img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/editmode0.png" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | ||
− | Here is what it looks like when you first enter Create mode: A blank canvas, with a | + | Here is what it looks like when you first enter Create mode: A blank canvas, with a set of tools and commands. |
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From the File menu, you can create a new document to paint, or open an existing SVG drawing. | From the File menu, you can create a new document to paint, or open an existing SVG drawing. | ||
− | ''Aside:'' We generally recommend http://inkscape.org Inkscape] as a great place to create SVG documents for use with the WaterColorBot. Inkscape | + | ''Aside:'' We generally recommend http://inkscape.org Inkscape] as a great place to create SVG documents for use with the WaterColorBot. Inkscape can import artwork in many vector graphics formats including PDF, and is excellent for creating new artwork as well. The WaterColorBot does not (directly) paint bitmap pictures (e.g., JPG, PNG, BMP files), but the tracing functions in Inkscape are one approach towards converting pictures into paintings. |
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* Pick fill colors and line colors ("stroke" colors) from the paint palette | * Pick fill colors and line colors ("stroke" colors) from the paint palette | ||
* Arrange objects in front of and behind other objects (from the Object menu) | * Arrange objects in front of and behind other objects (from the Object menu) | ||
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<img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/edit-to-print.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | <img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/edit-to-print.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | ||
− | When you are ready, switch over to Print mode to paint your drawing. | + | When you are ready, switch over to Print mode to paint your drawing. |
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=== Print Mode === | === Print Mode === | ||
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You can also return to Create mode by clicking the symbol in the toolbar. | You can also return to Create mode by clicking the symbol in the toolbar. | ||
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=== Settings === | === Settings === | ||
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+ | === Painting Style Tab === | ||
<img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/Settings1b.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | <img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/Settings1b.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | ||
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The options for Fill Type are: | The options for Fill Type are: | ||
* Straight line | * Straight line | ||
− | * | + | * Traingle line |
* Sine line -- wavy -- Good for painting water! | * Sine line -- wavy -- Good for painting water! | ||
* Center spiral -- big circles look good when painting wood | * Center spiral -- big circles look good when painting wood | ||
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− | + | === Basic Setup Tab === | |
<img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/Settings7.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | <img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/Settings7.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | ||
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− | + | === Advanced Tab === | |
<img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/settings_adv1.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | <img src="http://shop.emscdn.com/wiki/watercolor/robopaint/settings_adv1.jpg" alt="robopaint screen shot"> | ||
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The API server. RoboPaint contains an API server that lets you write your own software to control the WaterColorBot. You can also enable the API to accept remote connections (if you know what you're doing) to allow your WaterColorBot to be controlled by remote devices on the network. | The API server. RoboPaint contains an API server that lets you write your own software to control the WaterColorBot. You can also enable the API to accept remote connections (if you know what you're doing) to allow your WaterColorBot to be controlled by remote devices on the network. | ||
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== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
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In case of difficulty, please begin at [[WaterColorBot_Troubleshooting|our troubleshooting page]]. | In case of difficulty, please begin at [[WaterColorBot_Troubleshooting|our troubleshooting page]]. | ||
− | === Known issues | + | === Known issues === |
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==== Error upon launch: USB conflict (Windows 8) ==== | ==== Error upon launch: USB conflict (Windows 8) ==== |