Vector Graphics 101

We only accept the following three vector editing software. InkScape is FREE! Inkscape - Free! Easy to use for beginners, but some functionality is lacking. Download it here! CorelDRAW - the prefered professional software for designing laser cut parts. Many useful shortcuts in this program that are so helpful! Adobe Illustrator - a popular professional program, but doesn't have some shortcuts that make file set up easier. Occasionally imports with odd errors like fills instead of lines, half moons instead of circles.  We DO NOT accept files created in programs like SolidWorks or any other CAD software. Many programs do...

We get a lot of people excited about starting a new project only to find out their file won't work. We understand this can be frustrating, after all, it looks like it should on the screen, so why shouldn't it work on the machine? If you received the email "Sorry, but your file isn't formatted correctly", don't worry! We want to make sure you understand the process so you can design projects that are awesome. Let's start first with the basics. What is a vector graphic, anyway? The word "graphic" in this post refers to any picture on the computer,...