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XCS 2.0 Node Tutorial Easy - incl. Test Grid

Instruction
test grid.xcs
test grid
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (240min)
Machine & module
xTool M1
10W
Compatibles · 9
Material used
3mm Basswood Plywood

Customize & export files to XCS/SVG/PNG/JPG in Studio

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      I remembered my early days of using such tools and the frustration. i created an easy tutorial to copy and videos to watch.
a test print is also included as this is a prerequisite.
But my plan here was to bring the topic of nodes closer and the great use and power of this tool 
    
Instruction
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Step1: Using the Test grid
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for easy copying and you can open the file in XCS and try it yourself
the advantage is that the color with which you use the vector tool is different from that of the grid so that you can see what you have created 

 

in the settings you can turn off the function that the vector tool always aligns itself this helps in some situations - auto snapping 

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Step2: Trace the image
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I have created 2 pictures with the AI to show how to use the trace image function and what you can do if this function is not usable

 

 

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Step3: Tracing
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you always have to play with the sliders frame by frame 
until you have found the right setting

 

as soon as the picture is finished you have to ungroup it 
and then you can remove the things you don't need anymore

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Step4: Vectoring your own text :)
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sometimes it is not possible to trace a picture
then there is the vector method
simply trace the lines

 

the practical thing is that you can still edit the nodes afterwards
you can then change it with your own ideas

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool M1
xTool M1
3mm Basswood Plywood
3mm Basswood Plywood

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