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Quick Start

Get up and running with Fabber SVG 2025 in just a few minutes!

Your First Project

Let's create your first SVG project with Fabber SVG 2025.

Step 1: Launch the Application

After installation, launch Fabber SVG 2025:

  • Windows: Start Menu → Fabber SVG 2025
  • macOS: Applications → Fabber SVG 2025
  • Linux: fabber-svg in terminal or application menu

Step 2: Create a New Project

  1. Click "New Project" on the welcome screen
  2. Choose a project template or start with a blank canvas
  3. Set your canvas dimensions (default: 800x600)
  4. Click "Create"

Step 3: Basic Drawing

Now let's create a simple shape:

  1. Select the Rectangle Tool from the toolbar
  2. Click and drag on the canvas to create a rectangle
  3. Use the Properties Panel to adjust:
  4. Fill color
  5. Stroke color
  6. Stroke width
  7. Corner radius

Step 4: Save Your Work

  1. Go to File → Save (or Ctrl+S/Cmd+S)
  2. Choose a location and filename
  3. Your project is saved as a .fabber file

Step 5: Export as SVG

To export your work as an SVG file:

  1. Go to File → Export → SVG
  2. Choose export settings:
  3. Quality level
  4. Compression
  5. Include metadata
  6. Click "Export"

Essential Tools

Here are the most commonly used tools to get you started:

Tool Shortcut Description
Selection V Select and move objects
Rectangle R Create rectangles and squares
Circle C Create circles and ellipses
Pen P Create custom paths
Text T Add text elements
Zoom Z Zoom in/out of canvas

Basic Workflow

A typical workflow in Fabber SVG 2025:

graph LR
    A[Create Project] --> B[Add Elements]
    B --> C[Style Elements]
    C --> D[Arrange & Group]
    D --> E[Export SVG]
    E --> F[Optimize & Share]

Tips for Success

Pro Tips

  • Use layers to organize complex designs
  • Group related elements together
  • Use guides and grids for precise alignment
  • Save frequently with Ctrl+S/Cmd+S

Performance

For better performance with complex designs, consider: - Using fewer anchor points on paths - Optimizing gradients and effects - Working with smaller canvas sizes when possible

What's Next?

Now that you've created your first project, explore:

Happy creating! 🎨