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4.7 Recommended Design Software
AutoCAD is a CAD software specialized in
accurate dimensions, solids and more. Suitable for
architecture and engineering applications. AutoCAD
can export DXF format which is compatible with
Beam Studio. If the dimensions do not match with
the original design when imported, draw a 100mm
square in Autocad then import it into Beam Studio to
calculate the correct DPI.
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphic design
software which is suitable for publishing, website
and other applications. Illustrator can export SVG
format which is compatible with Beam Studio. Please
select the SVG 1.0 format when exporting SVG files.
Choose "Outline" for texts, "embed" for images.
Inkscape is a free and open source vector graphic
design software. Its functions are similar to
Illustrator. Inkscape can export SVG, JPG and PNG
format which is compatible to Beam Studio. Please
select "plain SVGā format when exporting SVG
format.