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3.8 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 SVG” format when
exporting SVG format.