SymbolEditor is a program that can create libraries of QPainterPath objects with hints on how to render them. It was originally designed to create symbol libraries for the KXStitch application, but other applications using similar functionality could also make use of them.
The symbol set will be stored in a file and several files can be created depending on the users needs, for example having a Halloween symbol set for Halloween themed patterns.
Each of the files will contain a series of symbols which will be displayed in the symbol library tab. Editing of existing symbols can be done by clicking the entry in the library which will populate the editor with this symbol. Alternatively new symbols can be created and added to the library.
There are a number of tools to aid the designing of symbols, including lines, bezier curves, rectangle and ellipse. Text characters can be selected from any font and the symbols can be mirrored or rotated. Symbols can be filled or unfilled, the line end type and joining style can be changed and the line thickness can be varied.
This is free and open source software.
Website: apps.kde.org/en-gb/symboleditor
Support: Code Repository
Developer: Stephen Allewell
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
SymbolEditor is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Crafting Tools | |
|---|---|
| KXStitch | Cross-stitch pattern creator and editor for KDE |
| Ink/Stitch | Machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape |
| Embroidermodder | Machine embroidery software tool |
| Crosti | Graphic conversion utility to create cross stitches |
| Cstitch | Convert images to cross stitch patterns |
| SymbolEditor | Create libraries of QPainterPath objects with hints on how to render them |
| Embroiderly | Design cross-stitch patterns |
| Knotter | Configurable interlace designer |
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