Change the Size of a ThingMark
This topic provides the steps required to change the size of a ThingMark for printing and subsequent use with Vuforia View.
Prerequisites
Before you can generate ThingMarks in different sizes, you must install image-editing software such as GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), that supports the Scalable Vector Graphics format (.svg files). You can download GIMP from the following link:
Selecting a ThingMark Size
1. Open a .svg file using GIMP.
2. The Render Scalable Vector Graphics window appears.
3. Select the appropriate unit of measurement from the drop-down menu next to the Height field.
4. Enter the desired Width of the ThingMark.
| To preserve correct proportions, the Height property is adjusted automatically. |
5. Set the desired Resolution.
| Setting the Resolution to 120 pixels/in displays the best with Microsoft-based tools, including Microsoft Office. Other resolutions can result in incorrect printed sizes. |
Printing or Exporting a ThingMark
You can print directly from GIMP. Alternatively, if you are printing multiple ThingMarks or multiple sizes, you can perform the Select All action (Ctrl+A) and copy/paste the ThingMarks into Microsoft Word.
| When printing ThingMarks from Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat/Reader, ensure that you do not to select printing options such as Shrink to fit. These options could adversely affect the size of the printed ThingMark. |
You can also export the ThingMarks for later use using the following steps.
1. From GIMP, select > .
2. Enter a filename in the Name field.
3. Select the desired location path using the Save in folder field.
4. Select PNG image (*.png) as the file format.
| Saving the ThingMark in other formats, such as a JPEG, can result in the loss of quality due to compression. |
5. Click Export.
