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      EricP @Subpath
      last edited by EricP

      @Subpath Yes, I just published another video. It took me ages to get to do the first one, but then it's pretty easy. I know you said you don't want to publish your tutorials on YT but maybe you could think about it again:)

      Link to new video Apply Color to VectorStyler Repeater : https://youtu.be/t3J3pAQj0dY?si=50YaFozqryNTOQnW

      0_1762523494102_VectorStyler repeater coloring thumbnail.png

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        Subpath @EricP
        last edited by Subpath

        @EricP said in New Youtube video : VectorStyler Repeater Basics:

        I know you said you don't want to publish your tutorials on YT but maybe you could think about it again:)

        I've thought about this a few times, partly because I keep getting
        asked about it. I can only speak for now, but I consider it still very
        unlikely.

        Win 11
        CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
        GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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          Li Xiao @EricP
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          @EricP
          The video tutorial with operation and voice narration makes it much easier for beginners to understand — great job!

          Since I made the purchase, I’ve recorded over two hundred videos. Most of them were made for friends who bought the software after my recommendation, mainly to solve specific issues. The demo files used in those recordings were provided by the people who asked the questions, so they’re not suitable for public sharing.

          The combination of various features makes VectorStyler incredibly powerful. Even when I encounter some issues, it inspires me to think of many ways to solve them.

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            Subpath @Li Xiao
            last edited by Subpath

            @Li-Xiao said in New Youtube video : VectorStyler Repeater Basics:

            The combination of various features makes VectorStyler incredibly powerful. Even when I encounter some issues, it inspires me to think of many ways to solve them.

            That's exactly one of the reasons why I like VS. The many ways to
            approach a task. I'm quite aware that this can be overwhelming for
            some.

            To them, I can only recommend sticking to what they need or are
            familiar with. I think the basics aren't complicated, sometimes not
            in the way you're used to, but not complicated. Later, they'll really
            appreciate the other possibilities.

            When I started with computer illustration, I came across an article—
            I think it was in (german) Page magazine—titled "Zen in the Art of Illustration."
            The lessons I learned from this article have stayed with me ever
            since and have left a deep impression. I believe the title was derived
            from the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"

            A simple exercise was to draw a very child like basic house using
            every conceivable tool, and there are countless possibilities.

            Win 11
            CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
            GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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              EricP
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              New video posted : Control your shapes with variables in VectorStyler

              https://youtu.be/K2JZD1L1b4o

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                Subpath @EricP
                last edited by Subpath

                @EricP

                Isn't that vector graphics magic? 🙂

                My admiration and respect for @VectorStyler the Dev of
                this Gem has always been very high. But from today on,
                he is the "David Copperfield of vector graphics" to me. 🎩

                Btw. a very deep bow from me to you. For making this great Tutorials ! 👍

                Win 11
                CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                  EricP
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                  New video posted : Transform Shapes with Effects in VectorStyler

                  link : https://youtu.be/84fYbg1jcjQ?si=Gq6aG8RziVej3QQr

                  0_1763215157554_VS shape effects thumbnail.png

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                    Kumr
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                    @EricP There are amazing videos and are very helpful. Need some help here for a project.

                    I am trying to pack the three objects in the shape. I am not able to figure out how to add space and spread objects of variable shapes and sizes in random mode. Kind of circle packing but with objects.

                    0_1763354040182_Repeater.jpg

                    Attaching the file here.
                    0_1763354384477_Repeater.vstyler

                    M1 MacBook Air, 16GB, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1

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                      EricP
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                      @Kumr yes there is no circle packing option in VectorStyler, at least yet. It was requested but it's quite complex to implement.

                      I tried to modify your file but could not get to satisfactory design.
                      I tried the following :
                      1- use grid pattern instead of random, to have control on spacing, then use "adjustement" settings in additional repeater settings to randomize a bit the position and rotation
                      2 add a transparent circle to each shape to impose some spacing on the random distribution, but it did not have an effect (2nd canvas)

                      maybe others will have better ideas

                      0_1763362871384_1763354385554-repeater2.vstyler

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                        Subpath @EricP
                        last edited by Subpath

                        @EricP , @Kumr

                        There is a little Circle Packing Tool here:
                        https://github.com/ehufsted/HalftonePAL

                        0_1763364931484_CirclePacking-tool.png

                        You can export the file as an SVG.
                        Import it into VS.
                        Ungroup all and fill all with the same color.

                        Then, use the "Colorize" with only three colors and select "Randomize."
                        After that, you can select the objects by their color
                        and modify them, resize them, or do whatever you want.

                        Win 11
                        CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                        GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                          Kumr
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                          @EricP thank you for all your time and help. I’ll try to use the methods in the file shared.

                          @Subpath that little tool might have been helpful, but it’s not opening on my Mac. I keep getting a message that it’s either damaged or can’t be opened. I tried the fix suggested on the website, but no luck.

                          There are some scripts available for Illustrator that can be used for circle packing. I’ll experiment with them and hope it works.

                          Thanks again for the help.

                          M1 MacBook Air, 16GB, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1

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                            EricP
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                            New video posted : Color your vector design in vectorstyler

                            https://youtu.be/e5BqIlhPDVw?si=SzJdZePtnPI18W4l

                            0_1763918624781_VS color effects.png

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