Making a Tabbed Box using the Laser Cutter - Revision history

Tschule at 21:59, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T21:59:26Z

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	:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker BoxMaker]).		:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker BoxMaker]) or download the .zip file from [https://makerspace.tulane.edu/Uploads/TabbedBoxMaker-master.zip here].
	:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).		:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.

Tschule at 21:46, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T21:46:03Z

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	:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://~~alpha.inkscape.org/vectors/www.inkscapeforum~~.com/~~download~~/~~filee61a.zip~~ BoxMaker]).		:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://github.com/paulh-rnd/TabbedBoxMaker BoxMaker]).
	:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).		:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.

Tschule at 21:38, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T21:38:39Z

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	:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://alpha.inkscape.org/vectors/www.inkscapeforum.com/download/filee61a.zip]).		:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://alpha.inkscape.org/vectors/www.inkscapeforum.com/download/filee61a.zip BoxMaker]).
	:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).		:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.

Tschule at 21:38, 7 November 2020

2020-11-07T21:38:16Z

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	:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([~~http~~://www.inkscapeforum.com/~~viewtopic.php?t=18315 BoxMaker0.91~~.zip]).		:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([https://alpha.inkscape.org/vectors/www.inkscapeforum.com/download/filee61a.zip]).
	:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).		:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.

Cschober at 23:32, 27 November 2017

2017-11-27T23:32:35Z

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	:6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.		:6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.
	[[User:Tschule\|Timothy M. Schuler, Ph.D.]] ([[User talk:Tschule\|talk]])		[[User:Tschule\|Timothy M. Schuler, Ph.D.]] ([[User talk:Tschule\|talk]])


			Also a good option is this website which allows you to download laser cut plans for a box through user inputs:
			http://www.makercase.com/

Tschule at 02:49, 15 November 2015

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	:5. Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.		:5. Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.
	:6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.		:6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.
			[[User:Tschule\|Timothy M. Schuler, Ph.D.]] ([[User talk:Tschule\|talk]])

Tschule at 02:41, 15 November 2015

2015-11-15T02:41:40Z

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	The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting\|laser cutter]]. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics\|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator\|Illustrator]]. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.		The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting\|laser cutter]]. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics\|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator\|Illustrator]]. In my view, using an [[Inkscape Extensions\|Inkscape extension]] is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.

	[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]		[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]

Tschule at 02:39, 15 November 2015

2015-11-15T02:39:45Z

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	The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the laser cutter. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an .svg file that can be incorporated into Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Illustrator. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.		The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting\|laser cutter]]. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics\|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator\|Illustrator]]. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.

	[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]		[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]

Tschule at 02:36, 15 November 2015

2015-11-15T02:36:59Z

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	The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the laser cutter. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an .svg file that can be incorporated into Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Illustrator. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.		The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the laser cutter. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an .svg file that can be incorporated into Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Illustrator. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.

	#Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18315 BoxMaker0.91.zip]).		[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]
	#Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	#Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		:1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18315 BoxMaker0.91.zip]).
	#Select “Tabbed Box Maker”, a pop-up menu will appear asking for the properties of the box you would like to design.		:2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	##Select your measurement units.		:3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.
	##Inside/Outside refers to whether your measurement dimensions are for the inside of the box or the outside.		:4. Select “Tabbed Box Maker”, a pop-up menu will appear asking for the properties of the box you would like to design.
	##Enter your dimensions and preferred tab width (note, if you select a tab width too big or too small for the box dimensions, the extension will give you an error message.)		::::::::::::::a. Select your measurement units.
	##Enter the thickness of the material you are going to make the box out of.		::::::::::::::b. Inside/Outside refers to whether your measurement dimensions are for the inside of the box or the outside.
	##The kerf for a laser cutter can be kept at zero.		::::::::::::::c. Enter your dimensions and preferred tab width (note, if you select a tab width too big or too small for the box dimensions, the extension will give you an error message.)
	#Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.		::::::::::::::d. Enter the thickness of the material you are going to make the box out of.
	#Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.		::::::::::::::e. The kerf for a laser cutter can be kept at zero.
			:5. Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.
			:6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.

Tschule at 02:24, 15 November 2015

2015-11-15T02:24:49Z

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	The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the laser cutter. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an .svg file that can be incorporated into Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Illustrator. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.		The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the laser cutter. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an .svg file that can be incorporated into Inkscape, CorelDraw, or Illustrator. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.

	1. Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape (BoxMaker0.91.zip).		#Download the BoxMaker Extension for Inkscape ([http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=18315 BoxMaker0.91.zip]).
			#Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”).
	2. Open the .zip file and copy the files “boxmaker.inx” and “boxmaker.py” into your Inkscape extensions folder (usually \Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\”.		#Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.
			#Select “Tabbed Box Maker”, a pop-up menu will appear asking for the properties of the box you would like to design.
	3. Restart Inkscape, then click on the “Extensions” menu and highlight the heading “Laser Tools”.		##Select your measurement units.
			##Inside/Outside refers to whether your measurement dimensions are for the inside of the box or the outside.
	4. Select “Tabbed Box Maker”, a pop-up menu will appear asking for the properties of the box you would like to design.		##Enter your dimensions and preferred tab width (note, if you select a tab width too big or too small for the box dimensions, the extension will give you an error message.)
			##Enter the thickness of the material you are going to make the box out of.
	a. Select your measurement units.		##The kerf for a laser cutter can be kept at zero.
			#Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.
	b. Inside/Outside refers to whether your measurement dimensions are for the inside of the box or the outside.		#Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.

	c. Enter your dimensions and preferred tab width (note, if you select a tab width too big or too small for the box dimensions, the extension will give you an error message.)

	d. Enter the thickness of the material you are going to make the box out of.

	e. The kerf for a laser cutter can be kept at zero.

	5. Click “Apply”, then close the extension. Your box parts should be in your open Inkscape screen ready for further editing.

	6. Remember to set the line widths to 0.001” to make sure that they cut instead of etch.

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	[[File:Canister3.JPG\|200px\|right]]		[[File:Canister3.JPG\|200px\|right]]
	The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting\|laser cutter]]. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics\|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator\|Illustrator]]. In my view, using an Inkscape extension is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.		The tabbed box is one of the simplest and most useful things to design for the [[Laser Cutting\|laser cutter]]. There are several online applications that will take your input and allow you to download an [[vector graphics\|.svg]] file that can be incorporated into [[Inkscape]], [[CorelDraw]], or [[Adobe Illustrator\|Illustrator]]. In my view, using an [[Inkscape Extensions\|Inkscape extension]] is by far the easiest way to design your box and make adjustments right in Inkscape itself.

	[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]		[[File:BoxMaker.png\|left]]