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Creating vector artwork follows a straightforward path. Here’s a quick look at the typical workflow:

  1. Set Up Your Canvas: Start by creating a new document or opening an existing one. This is your workspace.
  2. Build Your Artwork: Use Layers, Fills, and Masks to construct your design. Organize elements with Groups and refine details using Meshes and object properties.
  3. Save & Share: Save your project (.lines file) to preserve your work, then export it to standard formats like SVG or PDF.

Let's break down each step:

Start with a Document

Every project in Vexy Lines begins with a document—your digital canvas.

  • Create New: Start fresh, optionally using a source image as a template or guide.
  • Open Existing: Continue working on a Vexy Lines project (.lines file) or explore one of the included sample documents.

Build Your Artwork

This is the core creative stage where your vector designs come to life.

You can:

  • Structure with Layers: Stack and manage different parts of your artwork.
  • Create Vector Shapes with Fills: Apply colors and patterns that form the basis of your design.
  • Control Visibility with Masks: Precisely define where Fills appear or are hidden.
  • Organize with Groups: Combine related layers and objects to keep your workspace tidy.
  • Refine Details: Adjust properties for Fills, Masks, and other objects, or use Meshes for complex shape and color control.

Save and Export Your Work

When your artwork is ready, or you simply need to save your progress:

  • Save Project: Use File > Save (or Save As...) to store your work as a Vexy Lines file (.lines). This preserves all layers, settings, and editing capabilities for future sessions.
  • Export Artwork: Use File > Export to generate files suitable for sharing or use in other applications. Common formats include:
    • SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics, ideal for web and design applications.
    • PDF: Portable Document Format, great for print and sharing documents.
    • PNG: Raster image format to immediately use your artwork in other apps.

Ready to Dive In?

The following sections explore each part of this workflow in detail, guiding you toward creating stunning vector graphics with Vexy Lines.