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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
==ICT Competency== | ==ICT Competency== | ||
− | #Tux Paint is a raster graphics editor (a program for creating and processing raster graphics) | + | #Tux Paint is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics_editor raster graphics editor] (a program for creating and processing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics raster graphics]). Raster graphics (also known as a bitmap graphic editor) is simpler than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics_editor vector graphics editor] such as Inkscape, and easier for students to learn initially. It is more relevant to graphics created as photographs or digital drawings. The vector graphic editor stores information of the image in mathematical format and is more relevant to graphics created by design software. |
==Educational application and relevance== | ==Educational application and relevance== | ||
− | Tux Paint is a free and open source | + | Tux Paint is a free and open source graphics editor computers with different operating systems. It features a simple interface and a fixed drawing area with access to previously made images using icons. Tux Paint is equipped with a lot of tools designed to excite young learners, from cartoon mascots who encourage them to use the software to cartoon sound effects. |
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==Overview of Features== | ==Overview of Features== | ||
− | Toolbox, containing the various basic tools and application controls (undo, save, new, print) | + | #Toolbox, containing the various basic tools and application controls (undo, save, new, print) |
− | Canvas, where the images are drawn and edited | + | #Canvas, where the images are drawn and edited |
− | Color palette, where colors can be chosen (when applicable to the current tool) | + | #Color palette, where colors can be chosen (when applicable to the current tool) |
− | Selector, providing various selectable objects (e.g., brushes, fonts or sub-tools, depending on the current tool) | + | #Selector, providing various selectable objects (e.g., brushes, fonts or sub-tools, depending on the current tool) |
− | Information area, where instructions, tips and encouragement are provided | + | #Information area, where instructions, tips and encouragement are provided |
− | + | You can view detailed features [http://www.tuxpaint.org/features here] | |
==Other similar applications== | ==Other similar applications== | ||
− | + | Similar applications include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP GIMP], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MyPaint MyPaint], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KolourPaint Kolorpaint] | |
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− | | style="width: 70%;" |This tool is developed by KDE | + | | style="width: 70%;" |This tool is developed by KDE, a world-wide network of software engineers, artists, writers, translators and facilitators who develop Free Software. This community has created hundreds of Free Software applications as part of the KDE Development Platform and KDE Software Distribution. Visit http://www.kde.org/ for more information about the KDE community and the software. |
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==File formats for creation== | ==File formats for creation== | ||
− | + | The files created are stored in the /home/.tuxpaint/saved folder, in the 'png' format. To open the .tuxpaint folder, you may need to select the 'view hidden' files in the /home folder on Ubuntu. The file name will begins with 'year+month+date' in YYYYDDMM format, followed by a serial number. | |
==Saving the file== | ==Saving the file== |
Revision as of 09:42, 19 December 2016
Introduction
ICT Competency
- Tux Paint is a raster graphics editor (a program for creating and processing raster graphics). Raster graphics (also known as a bitmap graphic editor) is simpler than vector graphics editor such as Inkscape, and easier for students to learn initially. It is more relevant to graphics created as photographs or digital drawings. The vector graphic editor stores information of the image in mathematical format and is more relevant to graphics created by design software.
Educational application and relevance
Tux Paint is a free and open source graphics editor computers with different operating systems. It features a simple interface and a fixed drawing area with access to previously made images using icons. Tux Paint is equipped with a lot of tools designed to excite young learners, from cartoon mascots who encourage them to use the software to cartoon sound effects.
Version
- Tool Version
The Tux Paint version – 0.9.21 Tux Paint is part of the Ubuntu distribution (in the training). This can be opened from Applications → Education → Tux Paint
Configuration
It is in_built with custom distribution
Overview of Features
- Toolbox, containing the various basic tools and application controls (undo, save, new, print)
- Canvas, where the images are drawn and edited
- Color palette, where colors can be chosen (when applicable to the current tool)
- Selector, providing various selectable objects (e.g., brushes, fonts or sub-tools, depending on the current tool)
- Information area, where instructions, tips and encouragement are provided
You can view detailed features here
Other similar applications
Similar applications include GIMP, MyPaint, Kolorpaint
Development and community help
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This tool is developed by KDE, a world-wide network of software engineers, artists, writers, translators and facilitators who develop Free Software. This community has created hundreds of Free Software applications as part of the KDE Development Platform and KDE Software Distribution. Visit http://www.kde.org/ for more information about the KDE community and the software. |
Working with the application
Functionalities
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Step 1-When we open the Tux Paint we will get window like this. This window or main screen contains following sections:
left side:Tool bar Tool bar contains drawing and editing controls. Middle:drawing convas The largest part of the screen, in the center, is the drawing canvas. Right Side: Selector Depending on the current tool, the selector shows different things. e.g., when the Paint Brush tool is selected, it shows the various brushes available. When the Rubber Stamp tool is selected, it shows the different shapes you can use. Lower: Colors A palette of available colors are shown near the bottom of the screen. Bottom: Help Area At the very bottom of the screen, Tux, the Linux Penguin, provides tips and other information while you draw. |
Step 2-The Paint Brush tool lets you draw freehand, using various brushes (chosen in the Selector on the right) and colors (chosen in the Color palette towards the bottom).
As you draw, a sound is played. The bigger the brush, the lower the pitch. |
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step 3-An example of filled and unfilled shapes. |
File formats for creation
The files created are stored in the /home/.tuxpaint/saved folder, in the 'png' format. To open the .tuxpaint folder, you may need to select the 'view hidden' files in the /home folder on Ubuntu. The file name will begins with 'year+month+date' in YYYYDDMM format, followed by a serial number.
Saving the file
Steps For Saving File
1. Go to File menu select Save option
2. give the name for the file
3. It can be saved in *.ora , *.jpg , *.png and *.jpeg
Export and publishing files
Steps For export and publishing File
1. Go to File menu select Export option
2. give the name for the file
3. It can be saved in *.ora , *.jpg , *.png and *.jpeg
Advanced features
1.Multi-Platform
2.Simple Interface
3.Entertaining Interface
4.Drawing Tools
5.Commands
6.Accessibility and Parental and Teacher Controls
Installation
1.From software center
Applications → Ubuntu Software Center → search as “Tux Paint” → Click on Install. (If it asks any authentication, Enter your Ubuntu login password.)
2.From terminal-
Open terminal by clicking (ctrl+Alt+T), Once window page is open, in front of dollar($) symbol just type below command. sudo apt-get install tuxpaint
Now, Enter your ubuntu login password(it will be hide) then press Enter.
3.Web download-
Follow the below link for Installing through web, but again it will take you through software center. https://apps.ubuntu.com/cat/applications/precise/tuxpaint/
The application on mobiles and tablets
currently there is no mobile app for Tux Paint