MarqetPlace Visualizer
The MarqetPlace Visualizer is a web-based tool to help you see what a marquetry or inlay design will look like once it has been created with veneers. This will hopefully make it easier for you to choose which veneers to use. You load an SVG file from your computer and then fill in the blocks with the supplied veneer images, or you can add your own images of veneer.
Directions
The screen will show a demo image to play with a demo outline to play with.
Clicking on any shape will select it and turn it’s border red
Select multiple shapes by holding the Shift or Control keys while selecting
To fill the shape with a veneer, select one from the pulldown in the menu bar
Clicking the green SET button applies the currently selected veneers to any selected shapes
Double clicking on a shape will apple the currently selected veneer
You can change the veneer by choosing a different one
Select all shapes by pressing CTRL-A
Changing the veneer’s orientation is set with the middle pulldown
Changing the project’s grain size is set with the first pulldown
You can move the image with the arrow keys
Scale the entire project using the up and down arrows in the menu bar or the mouse scroll wheel
When you click on shape, the current veneer and rotation will be shown to the right of the SET button. Clicking on that text will will set the current veneer and rotation pulldowns
Options in the File menu
Load your own SVG file by choosing “Load SVG”
Load a more elaborate sample file with “Load sample SVG”
Save your filled in project by choosing “Save SVG”
This will only show the veneers if you load it back into the visualizer
Load your own veneers using the “Add veneer” option (TBD)
Options in the Edit menu
You can set a flat color as a veneer by choosing “Add color” That color’s number will appear in the veneer pulldown menu to vest like a veneer
You can undo veneers applied using the “Undo” option (or Ctrl-Z key)
You can set a background color or pattern by using the “Set background” option. It will set a background to the currency; selected veneer and rotation
The “send to back” option send the shape to the bottom-most layer and is useful when pieces are completely overlapped
Tips
If you are drawing an open line, as opposed to an open shape, make sure the stroke color is pure blue (i.e. 0,0,255 or #0000ff).