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'''How to covert type (font) to outline''' | '''How to covert type (font) to outline''' | ||
Open Inkscape | *Open Inkscape | ||
Type the word | *Type the word | ||
Select and change the font (don't worry about the size of the font) | *Select and change the font (don't worry about the size of the font) | ||
Select the word by highlighting it | *Select the word by highlighting it | ||
Go to menu PATH > OBJECT TO PATH | *Go to menu PATH > OBJECT TO PATH | ||
The word is now a path (not editable) | *The word is now a path (not editable) | ||
Got to menu FILE > SAVE AS > select file type .DXF | *Got to menu FILE > SAVE AS > select file type .DXF | ||
Save file | *Save file | ||
'''How to cut design''' | '''How to cut design''' | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 21 July 2021
Machines
AR-24 VINYL CUTTER
Resources and guides: Official GCC website
Software
Inkscape
To create vector designs
Great Cut
Import .DXF files into Great Cut
Type Based Design
How to covert type (font) to outline
- Open Inkscape
- Type the word
- Select and change the font (don't worry about the size of the font)
- Select the word by highlighting it
- Go to menu PATH > OBJECT TO PATH
- The word is now a path (not editable)
- Got to menu FILE > SAVE AS > select file type .DXF
- Save file
How to cut design
Open Great Cut Go to menu FILE > IMPORT Locate the .DXF file Select the design by highlighting it Resize the artwork using the toolbar settings H x W Move the artwork to the bottom left of the canvas (XY) Select the design by highlighting it Go to menu FILE > OUTPUT Check media width size matches the media in the machine Click OUTPUT to start cutting