A Grunt's Guide To Pepakura

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Skullcandy Girl

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The Pepakura Visual Quickstart
Please note all sizes are for example only! You must figured out your scale to get the right size pieces :)

For the wonderful in depth Tutorial, please see Frizzle Fry's thread :)
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1648

International Paper Sizes and you!

What's A4?

An international paper layout size. Not commonly used with in the United States. Be sure your Pepakura file is A4, or you're scaling will be off and you could waste cardstock :(

What's Letter?
A paper layout size, commonly used in the United States. Be sure your Pepakura file is LETTER size, or your scaling will be off and you could waste cardstock:(.

What paper should I use:
110lb. cardstock. It's often found at office supply stores.

How to scale:
Open up you Pepakura file (.pdo)
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How to Rearrange pieces:

Select the move tool
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Select the rotate tool, select your pivot point and rotate away! :)
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How to Print:
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FAQ:

Where are the numbers?? HALP!
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Numbers etc are smeared!
Check your Paper weight settings, it effects how the ink spreads out the toner :)
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Why can't I save anything?
You must purchase a Pepakura Designer License.


I hope this was helpful to some of you who are new to pep :) Let me know what I can add :D
 
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