# Inkscape

Date: 2021-05-17 18:01:51 +08:00Date modified: 2021-05-17 18:12:14 +08:00

A free software for editing vector files. One of the free alternatives to Adobe Illustrator.

# How to turn an image to a symbol

Import the image into the canvas. We will use the image to trace the lines on it. As a personal preference, reduce the opacity of the image to make it easier to see your work in progress.

Then it's all free from here. For a start, you can use the calligraphy and the bezier curve tool.

# Repeating patterns on a shape or path

- you need two things: the object (e.g., a shape, a single line) and a pattern to stamp all over the object

- select the object and apply the "Pattern along path" effect on it

- configure the effect to repeat the pattern

- copy the pattern

- paste and link the pattern into the object

- to finalize the effect, convert the object into path

- the new object is a group composed of the pattern tied together, you can break it apart to change each individual pattern