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==GIMP== | ==GIMP== | ||
| − | Gimp is an open source raster graphics editor. While it cannot be used to create a vector, other programs that are available on _Space.URI computers such as | + | Gimp is an open source raster graphics editor. While it cannot be used to create a vector, other programs that are available on _Space.URI computers such as corelDRAW and Inkscape are great alternatives if a vector is needed. |
==Learning to use GIMP== | ==Learning to use GIMP== | ||
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**'''The Laser Engraver will not etch over white spaces so if there are spots you do not want etched, the Brightness and Contrast will allow the image to pop up more and reduce the background to a more white color'''[[File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Ready to be exported out of GIMP.]] | **'''The Laser Engraver will not etch over white spaces so if there are spots you do not want etched, the Brightness and Contrast will allow the image to pop up more and reduce the background to a more white color'''[[File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|thumbnail|Border|right|Alignment|250 px|link=File:GimpRasterTest5.jpg|alt=Alt|lang=Langtag|Ready to be exported out of GIMP.]] | ||
*When saving in GIMP unless you hit export file, the image file will be saved as a .xcl file '''be sure to export your file so that it will not be saved as a .xcl''' | *When saving in GIMP unless you hit export file, the image file will be saved as a .xcl file '''be sure to export your file so that it will not be saved as a .xcl''' | ||
| + | *Afterwards you'll need to bring the file to corelDRAW to finish the rest of the raster prior to printing. | ||
===Tips & Tricks=== | ===Tips & Tricks=== | ||
| − | *If you missed a section that you want to select but don't want to deselect what | + | *If you missed a section that you want to select but don't want to deselect what was already selected you can hold the shift key to add to your existing selection. |
| − | **Likewise if you find you've selected too much just simply | + | **Likewise if you find you've selected too much just simply hold the ctrl key and you can deselect from your existing selection while it is held. |
| − | *If you want to select | + | *If you want to select one color in the image but it's not all joined together, you can use '''Tools''' -> '''Selection Tools''' -> '''By Color Select'''. This will select every instance with the same color value in the canvas. |
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*GIMP also has a online tutorial guide on how to do various tasks within the program. The link can be found here: https://docs.gimp.org/en/index.html | *GIMP also has a online tutorial guide on how to do various tasks within the program. The link can be found here: https://docs.gimp.org/en/index.html | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 18 April 2018
Open source raster graphics editor.
***Instructions will be added soon***
