We must first download and install some additional tools that will help us in searching, editing, combining, and converting 2D scalable clipart to the most appropriate file formats to use in Moodle and its related applications:
Note
The necessary tools will depend on the original 2D scalable clipart. However, we will be using some tools that will work fine with our examples.
1. Download the following files:
Application's name |
Download link |
File name |
Description |
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Inkscape |
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This is a very complete free, open source, vector drawing program. This tool will enable us to import many vector assets in different popular file formats and export them to a format recognized by Moodle and Hot Potatoes. | |
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 |
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This is a commercial tool, but the trial offers a free fully functional version for 60 days. Microsoft Word 2007 will enable us to search vector assets in Office Online Clip Art & Media. |
2. Run the installers and follow the steps to complete the installation wizards.
3. Once Inkscape's installation is completed, you will be able to load and edit many vector assets in different file formats, as shown in the following screenshot:
4. Once Office 2007 installation is completed, you will be able to use the powerful clipart search capabilities offered by Word 2007, as shown in the next screenshot: