how to use inkscape vector image as icon

Take the model spike you created and place at the top center segment of the circular structure.Now, we will finish the coronavirus vector icon by duplicating the spike we created and placing around the virus envelope. Finally, remove the circles’ strokes and add fill colors, following the pattern shown.Repeat this procedure one more time until you have three nested circles.Pressing the CTRL key, grab the lower right transformation handle and drag in a left-upward motion to reduce de circle’s size while it’s still aligned with the biggest circle’s upper left segment.Next, duplicate the circle ( CRTL + D) and:.Move the cross to the upper left segment of the circle, touching its stroke.

Notice how a tiny cross appears at the circle’s center (this is the circle’s center of rotation).Click the circle twice to reveal its rotation handles (the first click reveals its scale and move handles). Duplicate and Color the Circles to Create the Virus Envelope

The SHIFT key makes the circle grow from its center.Ģ.

The CTRL key locks the aspect ratio to create a perfect circle.

First, pressing both the SHIFT and CRTL keys, create a circle with the Circles tool.

Now, we will create the sphere-like envelope to which the spikes are attached. Step 02: Create the Body (Virus Envelope)

Go ahead and group the whole thing by selecting all the parts and pressing CRTL + G (or Object > Group).

Place it on top of the spike (drag and adjust the top node a little to make it fit).

Covert it to a path ( Path > Object to Path).

Finally, create an ellipse with the Circles tool.

Select the upper five nodes of the duplicate and, using the Node Transform mode AND pressing both the SHIFT and CTRL keys, grab the upper right handle and slightly move downward.

How to use inkscape vector image as icon