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Vector Asset Creator

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Last updated 10 months ago

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So you have decided to contribute to Arcticons, using your Android device. Vector asset creator is one of the easiest ways to create simple vectors.

Getting started

  • Install

  • Set the canvas size to be 48dp by 48dp from the navigation pane

Begin drawing

  • Add a reference image [navigation pane > background > image]

  • Add some lines using the “Add stroke” tool from the toolbar at the top. e.g., [Add stroke > circle] You'll notice that the fill color is white, and the stroke color is black.

  • Click the fill color tool and slide the fill-opacity slider all the way left, now the fill-color should be transparent.

  • Click the stroke color tool [More > stroke color], and set it to any convenient color. e.g., for contrast.

  • Similarly, set stroke width as per convenience.

  • Keep adding strokes, and finish the drawing.

Exporting

  • Remove the background image [navigation > background > clear]

  • Click the “Select” tool and select the entire image.

  • Click the “Resize” tool and pull the bottom-right corner to resize the icon to fit the canvas perfectly.

  • From the navigation pane, select “Export” > SVG > turn off “include background color”

  • The icon should be saved at Downloads/Vector Asset Creator/

Vector Asset Creator