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| We have to divide the '''canvas''' into 3 folds.  
 
| We have to divide the '''canvas''' into 3 folds.  
  
 
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| For that, observe that the width of the '''canvas '''is 297.  
 
| For that, observe that the width of the '''canvas '''is 297.  
  
 
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| So, we have to divide 297 into 3 parts which is 99 for each of the three sections.  
 
| So, we have to divide 297 into 3 parts which is 99 for each of the three sections.  
  
 
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| Close the '''Document Properties''' dialog box now.  
 
| Close the '''Document Properties''' dialog box now.  
  
 
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| Click and drag a '''guideline''' from the left side onto the '''canvas'''.  
 
| Click and drag a '''guideline''' from the left side onto the '''canvas'''.  
  
 
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| Double-click on this '''guideline'''.  
 
| Double-click on this '''guideline'''.  
  
 
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| A dialog box opens up.  
 
| A dialog box opens up.  
  
 
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| Change the value of 'X' to 99 and click on '''OK.'''  
 
| Change the value of 'X' to 99 and click on '''OK.'''  
  
 
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| Click and drag another '''guideline''' from the left side onto the '''canvas'''.  
 
| Click and drag another '''guideline''' from the left side onto the '''canvas'''.  
  
 
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| Double-click on it to open the dialog box.  
 
| Double-click on it to open the dialog box.  
  
 
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| Here, change the value of 'X' to 198.  
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| Now our '''canvas''' is divided into 3 equal sections.  
 
| Now our '''canvas''' is divided into 3 equal sections.  
  
 
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| These guidelines tell us where each fold will start and end.  
 
| These guidelines tell us where each fold will start and end.  
  
 
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| Let us '''save''' this file twice:  
 
| Let us '''save''' this file twice:  
  
 
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| One for the inner side of the brochure  
 
| One for the inner side of the brochure  
  
 
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| and the other for the outer side.  
 
| and the other for the outer side.  
  
 
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| Go to '''File '''and click on '''Save as. '''
 
| Go to '''File '''and click on '''Save as. '''
  
 
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| I will save the file on my '''Desktop''' with the name '''Brochure-OUT.svg. '''
 
| I will save the file on my '''Desktop''' with the name '''Brochure-OUT.svg. '''
  
 
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| Once again go to '''File '''and click on '''Save as.'''  
 
| Once again go to '''File '''and click on '''Save as.'''  
  
 
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| This time, I will give the name '''Brochure-IN.svg''' and click on '''Save.'''  
 
| This time, I will give the name '''Brochure-IN.svg''' and click on '''Save.'''  
  
 
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| So, now we have 2 files- one for the inner section and one for the outer section.  
 
| So, now we have 2 files- one for the inner section and one for the outer section.  
  
 
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| Let us start with '''Brochure-IN.svg. '''
 
| Let us start with '''Brochure-IN.svg. '''
  
 
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| As we go about creating this brochure, it is desirable to use different '''layers''' for different '''element'''s.  
 
| As we go about creating this brochure, it is desirable to use different '''layers''' for different '''element'''s.  
  
 
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| Towards the end of this tutorial, we see the benefits of doing so.  
 
| Towards the end of this tutorial, we see the benefits of doing so.  
  
 
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| Let us first design the inner sections of the brochure i.e. sections 2, 3 and 4.  
 
| Let us first design the inner sections of the brochure i.e. sections 2, 3 and 4.  
  
 
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| Using the '''Bezier tool''', draw a graphic illustration in the middle of the '''canvas.''' Color it blue.  
 
| Using the '''Bezier tool''', draw a graphic illustration in the middle of the '''canvas.''' Color it blue.  
  
 
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| Remove the '''stroke'''.
 
| Remove the '''stroke'''.
  
 
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| Create a new '''layer''' and name it as you prefer.  
 
| Create a new '''layer''' and name it as you prefer.  
  
 
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| Create a circle of '''150X150 pixels'''.  
 
| Create a circle of '''150X150 pixels'''.  
  
 
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| Color it green.  
 
| Color it green.  
  
 
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| Duplicate the circle and create 5 more circles of different sizes as shown.
 
| Duplicate the circle and create 5 more circles of different sizes as shown.
  
 
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| Place them around the graphic illustration as demonstrated.  
 
| Place them around the graphic illustration as demonstrated.  
  
 
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| Inside these circles, we will place some '''image'''s.  
 
| Inside these circles, we will place some '''image'''s.  
  
 
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| I have already edited the images to a circular shape and saved them in my '''Documents''' folder.  
 
| I have already edited the images to a circular shape and saved them in my '''Documents''' folder.  
  
 
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| For your convenience, these images have been provided to you in the '''Code files''' link.  
 
| For your convenience, these images have been provided to you in the '''Code files''' link.  
  
 
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| Pause the tutorial, click on the link and save these images to your preferred location.  
 
| Pause the tutorial, click on the link and save these images to your preferred location.  
  
 
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| After this, resume the tutorial.  
 
| After this, resume the tutorial.  
  
 
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| Go to '''File''', click on '''Import''' and then on '''Image1. '''
 
| Go to '''File''', click on '''Import''' and then on '''Image1. '''
  
 
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| Keep it on top of the first circle.  
 
| Keep it on top of the first circle.  
  
 
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| In a similar way, repeat the steps for the other 5 images.  
 
| In a similar way, repeat the steps for the other 5 images.  
  
 
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| Align them using '''Align and Distribute '''option.  
 
| Align them using '''Align and Distribute '''option.  
  
 
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| Now, your '''canvas''' should look like this.  
 
| Now, your '''canvas''' should look like this.  
  
 
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| Next create a new '''layer'''.
 
| Next create a new '''layer'''.
  
 
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| Select the '''Bezier tool''' and draw an arrow.  
 
| Select the '''Bezier tool''' and draw an arrow.  
  
 
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| Color it gray.  
 
| Color it gray.  
  
 
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| Remove the '''stroke'''.
 
| Remove the '''stroke'''.
  
 
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| Go to '''Filters''' menu. Select '''Shadows and Glows''' and then click on '''Drop Shadow. '''
 
| Go to '''Filters''' menu. Select '''Shadows and Glows''' and then click on '''Drop Shadow. '''
  
 
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| Check on''' Preview '''box to notice the effect.
 
| Check on''' Preview '''box to notice the effect.
  
 
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| Now click on '''Apply. '''Close the dialog box.
 
| Now click on '''Apply. '''Close the dialog box.
  
 
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| Keep it on the top of the first circle in an overlapping manner, as shown.
 
| Keep it on the top of the first circle in an overlapping manner, as shown.
  
 
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| Duplicate this arrow twice to create 2 more arrows.  
 
| Duplicate this arrow twice to create 2 more arrows.  
  
 
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| Keep them on 2nd and 3rd circles respectively, as shown.  
 
| Keep them on 2nd and 3rd circles respectively, as shown.  
  
 
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| Now, all the graphic elements are done.  
 
| Now, all the graphic elements are done.  
  
 
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| We will now insert the relevant texts.  
 
| We will now insert the relevant texts.  
  
 
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| On the new layer, type “Introduction” on the first arrow.  
 
| On the new layer, type “Introduction” on the first arrow.  
  
 
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| Type “Features” on the second arrow.  
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| Type '''Features''' on the second arrow.  
  
 
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| Type “Usage” on the third arrow.  
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| Type '''Usage''' on the third arrow.  
  
 
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| Now, we have to insert the text under each of these sections.  
 
| Now, we have to insert the text under each of these sections.  
  
 
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| I will '''copy''' and '''paste''' the texts from a '''LibreOffice Writer''' file that I have saved already.  
 
| I will '''copy''' and '''paste''' the texts from a '''LibreOffice Writer''' file that I have saved already.  
  
 
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| This file is available to you in your saved folder.  
 
| This file is available to you in your saved folder.  
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| Please locate it and '''copy''' the text from it.  
 
| Please locate it and '''copy''' the text from it.  
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| Then '''paste''' it as shown on a new '''layer'''.  
 
| Then '''paste''' it as shown on a new '''layer'''.  
  
 
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| Reduce the font size to 15 and align them using '''Text and Font''' option.
 
| Reduce the font size to 15 and align them using '''Text and Font''' option.
  
 
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| Create a '''bullet''' of green color using the '''ellipse''' tool.  
 
| Create a '''bullet''' of green color using the '''ellipse''' tool.  
  
 
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| Place it to the right of the first sentence.  
 
| Place it to the right of the first sentence.  
  
 
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| Repeat the same process for all the sentences.  
 
| Repeat the same process for all the sentences.  
  
 
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| Now the inner part of the '''brochure''' is ready.  
 
| Now the inner part of the '''brochure''' is ready.  
  
 
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| Let's press '''CTRL + S''' to '''save''' our '''SVG''' file.  
 
| Let's press '''CTRL + S''' to '''save''' our '''SVG''' file.  
  
 
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| Now you can hide or show the '''layers''' that you want in the final brochure.  
 
| Now you can hide or show the '''layers''' that you want in the final brochure.  
  
 
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| Let us now save the same file into '''PDF.'''  
 
| Let us now save the same file into '''PDF.'''  
  
 
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| Go to '''File''', click on '''Save As.'''  
 
| Go to '''File''', click on '''Save As.'''  
  
 
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| Change the file extension to '''PDF. '''
 
| Change the file extension to '''PDF. '''
  
 
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| Click on '''Save.'''  
 
| Click on '''Save.'''  
  
 
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| A new '''dialog box''' appears.  
 
| A new '''dialog box''' appears.  
  
 
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| For printing purpose, the resolution must be 300.  
 
| For printing purpose, the resolution must be 300.  
  
 
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| For web, it can be 72.
 
| For web, it can be 72.
  
 
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| Let me keep it as 300.  
 
| Let me keep it as 300.  
  
 
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| Now click on '''OK.'''
 
| Now click on '''OK.'''
  
 
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| Let us now change the '''opacity''' of the arrows.  
 
| Let us now change the '''opacity''' of the arrows.  
  
 
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| Go to the '''Arrow''' layer and change the opacity of the layer to 70.  
 
| Go to the '''Arrow''' layer and change the opacity of the layer to 70.  
  
 
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| I have also added a new '''layer''' with '''ink-blot'''s.  
 
| I have also added a new '''layer''' with '''ink-blot'''s.  
  
 
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| Save the file in '''SVG''' and '''PDF''' formats.
 
| Save the file in '''SVG''' and '''PDF''' formats.
  
 
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| Compare the 2 'pdf's to understand the difference.  
 
| Compare the 2 'pdf's to understand the difference.  
  
 
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| Next, let us create the outer part of the brochure.  
 
| Next, let us create the outer part of the brochure.  
  
 
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| Go to '''File. '''Click on '''Open'''.  
 
| Go to '''File. '''Click on '''Open'''.  
  
 
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| Select '''Brochure-OUT.svg.'''  
 
| Select '''Brochure-OUT.svg.'''  
  
 
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| Now we have to design the sections 1, 5 and 6.  
 
| Now we have to design the sections 1, 5 and 6.  
  
 
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| Once again, remember to use different '''layers''' for different '''element'''s.  
 
| Once again, remember to use different '''layers''' for different '''element'''s.  
  
 
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| Draw a graphic illustration on the top left using the '''Bezier tool '''as shown.  
 
| Draw a graphic illustration on the top left using the '''Bezier tool '''as shown.  
  
 
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| Color it blue. Remove the '''stroke'''.
 
| Color it blue. Remove the '''stroke'''.
  
 
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| Import '''Spoken Tutorial '''logo which is in your saved folder.  
 
| Import '''Spoken Tutorial '''logo which is in your saved folder.  
  
 
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| Reduce the size and place it on the top left corner of the 1st section.  
 
| Reduce the size and place it on the top left corner of the 1st section.  
  
 
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| Type “Spoken Tutorial” and align it to the right of the '''logo'''.  
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| Type '''Spoken Tutorial''' and align it to the right of the '''logo'''.  
  
 
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| Change the font size to 25.
 
| Change the font size to 25.
  
 
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| Draw a circle below the text and color it yellow.  
 
| Draw a circle below the text and color it yellow.  
  
 
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| '''Import''' 'Inkscape' logo.
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| '''Import''' '''Inkscape''' logo.
  
 
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| Place it on the top of the yellow circle.  
 
| Place it on the top of the yellow circle.  
  
 
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| Type “Inkscape” below the logo. Change the font size to 45.
 
| Type “Inkscape” below the logo. Change the font size to 45.
  
 
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| I have added details about '''Spoken Tutorial''' project and inserted the relevant logos.  
 
| I have added details about '''Spoken Tutorial''' project and inserted the relevant logos.  
  
 
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| Please do so likewise.  
 
| Please do so likewise.  
  
 
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| I have aligned all the elements using  
 
| I have aligned all the elements using  
  
 
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| '''Text and font '''
 
| '''Text and font '''
  
 
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| and '''Align and Distribute '''options.  
 
| and '''Align and Distribute '''options.  
  
 
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| Now the outer side of the brochure is ready.  
 
| Now the outer side of the brochure is ready.  
  
 
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| Go to '''File. '''
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| Go to '''File. ''' Click on '''Save As. '''
  
 
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| Click on '''Save As. '''
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| Change the '''format''' to '''SVG''' and click on '''Save'''.
 
| Change the '''format''' to '''SVG''' and click on '''Save'''.
  
 
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| Repeat the same process.
 
| Repeat the same process.
  
 
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| Change the extension to '''PDF. '''
 
| Change the extension to '''PDF. '''
  
 
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| Click on '''Save.'''  
 
| Click on '''Save.'''  
  
 
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| This is our completed brochure.  
 
| This is our completed brochure.  
  
 
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| If you have used '''layers''' for the various elements then you can conveniently change the colours and '''opacity'''.  
 
| If you have used '''layers''' for the various elements then you can conveniently change the colours and '''opacity'''.  
  
 
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| These are 2 other colour schemes that I have created for the same brochure.  
 
| These are 2 other colour schemes that I have created for the same brochure.  
  
 
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| Let us summarize.  
 
| Let us summarize.  
  
 
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| In this tutorial, we learnt to:  
 
| In this tutorial, we learnt to:  
  
 
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| * Use '''guidelines''' and to set them  
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| * Settings for a '''3-fold brochure'''
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| * Design a 3-fold brochure.
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| Settings for a '''3-fold brochure'''
  
 
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| We also learnt-  
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| Design a 3-fold brochure.
  
 
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| the importance of using '''layers'''  
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| We also learnt-the importance of using '''layers'''  
  
 
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| and obtaining the same brochure in various colour schemes.  
 
| and obtaining the same brochure in various colour schemes.  
  
 
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| Here is an assignment for you-  
 
| Here is an assignment for you-  
  
 
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| Create a '''3-fold brochure''' for '''Spoken Tutorial''' project.  
 
| Create a '''3-fold brochure''' for '''Spoken Tutorial''' project.  
  
 
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| Your completed assignment should look like this.  
 
| Your completed assignment should look like this.  
  
 
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| The video available at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. Please watch it.  
 
| The video available at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. Please watch it.  
  
 
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| The Spoken Tutorial Project team conducts workshops and gives certificates for those who pass an online test.  
 
| The Spoken Tutorial Project team conducts workshops and gives certificates for those who pass an online test.  
  
 
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| For more details, please write to us.  
 
| For more details, please write to us.  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 9 March 2017

Time Narration
00:01 Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on “Create a 3-fold brochure” using Inkscape.
00:05 In this tutorial, we will learn to:
00:08 Use guidelines and to set them
00:10 Settings for a 3-fold brochure
00:12 Design a 3-fold brochure.
00:15 We will also learn the importance of using layers.
00:18 To record this tutorial, I am using:
00:21 Ubuntu Linux 12.04 OS
00:24 Inkscape version 0.48.4
00:28 This is a sample 3 fold brochure. As we open it, we can see the 3 folds.
00:34 So, there are 6 sections in all.
00:37 The outer side contains sections 1, 5 and 6.
00:42 The inner side of the brochure contains sections 2, 3 and 4.
00:46 Let us learn how to create a brochure like this one.
00:51 Open Inkscape.
00:53 Click on File and go to Document Properties.
00:56 Let's do some basic settings first.
00:59 Change: Default units to mm
01:03 Page Size to A4
01:05 Orientation to Landscape
01:07 Custom Size Units to mm.
01:11 We have to divide the canvas into 3 folds.
01:14 For that, observe that the width of the canvas is 297.
01:18 So, we have to divide 297 into 3 parts which is 99 for each of the three sections.
01:27 Close the Document Properties dialog box now.
01:30 Click and drag a guideline from the left side onto the canvas.
01:35 Double-click on this guideline.
01:37 A dialog box opens up.
01:41 Change the value of 'X' to 99 and click on OK.
01:45 Click and drag another guideline from the left side onto the canvas.
01:50 Double-click on it to open the dialog box.
01:53 Here, change the value of X to 198.
01:56 Now our canvas is divided into 3 equal sections.
02:01 These guidelines tell us where each fold will start and end.
02:06 Let us save this file twice:
02:08 One for the inner side of the brochure
02:11 and the other for the outer side.
02:13 Go to File and click on Save as.
02:16 I will save the file on my Desktop with the name Brochure-OUT.svg.
02:22 Once again go to File and click on Save as.
02:26 This time, I will give the name Brochure-IN.svg and click on Save.
02:33 So, now we have 2 files- one for the inner section and one for the outer section.
02:39 Let us start with Brochure-IN.svg.
02:43 As we go about creating this brochure, it is desirable to use different layers for different elements.
02:50 Towards the end of this tutorial, we see the benefits of doing so.
02:54 Let us first design the inner sections of the brochure i.e. sections 2, 3 and 4.
03:00 Using the Bezier tool, draw a graphic illustration in the middle of the canvas. Color it blue.
03:09 Remove the stroke.
03:14 Create a new layer and name it as you prefer.
03:19 Create a circle of 150X150 pixels.
03:26 Color it green.
03:28 Duplicate the circle and create 5 more circles of different sizes as shown.
03:36 Place them around the graphic illustration as demonstrated.
03:40 Inside these circles, we will place some images.
03:44 I have already edited the images to a circular shape and saved them in my Documents folder.
03:50 For your convenience, these images have been provided to you in the Code files link.
03:56 Pause the tutorial, click on the link and save these images to your preferred location.
04:02 After this, resume the tutorial.
04:04 Go to File, click on Import and then on Image1.
04:09 Keep it on top of the first circle.
04:12 In a similar way, repeat the steps for the other 5 images.
04:17 Align them using Align and Distribute option.
04:20 Now, your canvas should look like this.
04:25 Next create a new layer.
04:28 Select the Bezier tool and draw an arrow.
04:34 Color it gray.
04:38 Remove the stroke.
04:41 Go to Filters menu. Select Shadows and Glows and then click on Drop Shadow.
04:47 Check on Preview box to notice the effect.
04:50 Now click on Apply. Close the dialog box.
04:55 Keep it on the top of the first circle in an overlapping manner, as shown.
05:01 Duplicate this arrow twice to create 2 more arrows.
05:05 Keep them on 2nd and 3rd circles respectively, as shown.
05:10 Now, all the graphic elements are done.
05:13 We will now insert the relevant texts.
05:15 On the new layer, type “Introduction” on the first arrow.
05:20 Type Features on the second arrow.
05:24 Type Usage on the third arrow.
05:28 Now, we have to insert the text under each of these sections.
05:33 I will copy and paste the texts from a LibreOffice Writer file that I have saved already.
05:40 This file is available to you in your saved folder.
05:43 Please locate it and copy the text from it.
05:47 Then paste it as shown on a new layer.
05:50 Reduce the font size to 15 and align them using Text and Font option.
05:55 Create a bullet of green color using the ellipse tool.
05:59 Place it to the right of the first sentence.
06:02 Repeat the same process for all the sentences.
06:05 Now the inner part of the brochure is ready.
06:08 Let's press CTRL + S to save our SVG file.
06:12 Now you can hide or show the layers that you want in the final brochure.
06:18 Let us now save the same file into PDF.
06:21 Go to File, click on Save As.
06:24 Change the file extension to PDF.
06:29 Click on Save.
06:31 A new dialog box appears.
06:34 For printing purpose, the resolution must be 300.
06:37 For web, it can be 72.
06:40 Let me keep it as 300.
06:42 Now click on OK.
06:44 Let us now change the opacity of the arrows.
06:47 Go to the Arrow layer and change the opacity of the layer to 70.
06:52 I have also added a new layer with ink-blots.
06:58 Save the file in SVG and PDF formats.
07:04 Compare the 2 'pdf's to understand the difference.
07:08 Next, let us create the outer part of the brochure.
07:12 Go to File. Click on Open.
07:14 Select Brochure-OUT.svg.
07:18 Now we have to design the sections 1, 5 and 6.
07:22 Once again, remember to use different layers for different elements.
07:28 Draw a graphic illustration on the top left using the Bezier tool as shown.
07:33 Color it blue. Remove the stroke.
07:36 Import Spoken Tutorial logo which is in your saved folder.
07:40 Reduce the size and place it on the top left corner of the 1st section.
07:46 Type Spoken Tutorial and align it to the right of the logo.
07:51 Change the font size to 25.
07:54 Draw a circle below the text and color it yellow.
07:58 Import Inkscape logo.
08:00 Place it on the top of the yellow circle.
08:03 Type “Inkscape” below the logo. Change the font size to 45.
08:09 I have added details about Spoken Tutorial project and inserted the relevant logos.
08:15 Please do so likewise.
08:17 I have aligned all the elements using
08:19 Text and font
08:21 and Align and Distribute options.
08:24 Now the outer side of the brochure is ready.
08:28 Go to File. Click on Save As.
08:31 Change the format to SVG and click on Save.
08:37 Repeat the same process.
08:39 Change the extension to PDF.
08:41 Click on Save.
08:43 This is our completed brochure.
08:46 If you have used layers for the various elements then you can conveniently change the colours and opacity.
08:54 These are 2 other colour schemes that I have created for the same brochure.
09:00 Let us summarize.
09:02 In this tutorial, we learnt to:
09:04 Use guidelines and to set them
09:07 Settings for a 3-fold brochure
09:09 Design a 3-fold brochure.
09:11 We also learnt-the importance of using layers
09:14 and obtaining the same brochure in various colour schemes.
09:18 Here is an assignment for you-
09:20 Create a 3-fold brochure for Spoken Tutorial project.
09:24 Your completed assignment should look like this.
09:29 The video available at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. Please watch it.
09:35 The Spoken Tutorial Project team conducts workshops and gives certificates for those who pass an online test.
09:42 For more details, please write to us.
09:45 Spoken Tutorial Project is supported by the NMEICT, MHRD, Government of India.
09:50 More information on this mission is available at this link.
09:54 We have come to the end of this tutorial.
09:57 This is Arthi and Saurabh from IIT Bombay, signing off. Thanks for joining.

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