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Complete guide to using JigsawDesigner for creating professional jigsaw puzzles.

Table of Contents

1Getting Started

Create Your First Project

  1. 01
    Launch JigsawDesignerOpen the application on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. 02
    Choose a ToolSelect from 8 drawing tools in the toolbar.
  3. 03
    Draw Your DesignCreate shapes, paths, or import existing SVG files.
  4. 04
    Generate JigsawClick "Generate Jigsaw" to create puzzle pieces.
  5. 05
    ExportSave your puzzle as SVG for manufacturing or printing.

2Drawing Tools

🖱️

Select Tool

Select and move shapes on the canvas. Shift+Click for multi-select, Ctrl+Click to drill into groups.

✏️

Edit Tool

Edit control points of shapes. Adjust shape geometry precisely by dragging points.

✒️

Pen Tool

Free-form path drawing. Click and drag to create bezier curves and organic shapes.

📏

Line Tool

Draw straight lines. Perfect for geometric designs and precise connections.

▭

Rectangle Tool

Draw rectangular shapes. Click and drag from corner to create.

⭕

Circle Tool

Draw circles and ellipses. Drag from center to set radius.

⬟

Polygon Tool

Draw multi-sided polygons. Click to place each vertex, double-click to finish.

🎨

Bezier Tool

Draw precise Bezier curves with anchor points and control handles.

3Element Operations

Selection

  • •Single Select: Click on any shape
  • •Multi-Select: Shift+Click multiple shapes
  • •Select All: Press ⌘A to select all shapes
  • •Deep Selection: Ctrl+Click to select child elements in groups

Grouping

  • •Group Shapes: Select multiple shapes and press G
  • •Ungroup: Select a group and press ⌘G
  • •Nested Groups: Create complex hierarchies

Editing

  • •Copy: Press ⌘C to duplicate selected elements
  • •Delete: Press Delete or Backspace to remove
  • •Transform: Use Inspector panel to adjust position, scale, and rotation

4Jigsaw Generation

How It Works

JigsawDesigner uses advanced C++ algorithms with OpenCV and Boost libraries to generate high-quality puzzle pieces using Voronoi diagrams and DCEL data structures.

Step 1

Draw Boundary

Create the outline shape that will be divided into puzzle pieces.

Step 2

Configure

Set piece count, slot settings, and choose templates.

Step 3

Generate

Click 'Generate' to run the algorithm and create interlocking pieces.

Step 4

Export

Export as SVG for manufacturing or printing.

5Import & Export

📥 Import SVG

Import existing SVG files to use as puzzle boundaries or design elements.

Shortcut: ⌘I

  • Paths, rectangles, circles
  • Groups and transforms
  • ViewBox and coordinates

📤 Export SVG

Export your designs and generated puzzles as standard SVG files.

Shortcut: ⌘E

  • Standard SVG 1.1 format
  • Preserves all transforms
  • Maintains group hierarchies
⚡️

Premium Feature

Premium subscription required for exporting generated jigsaw puzzles. Free users can design and generate, but export is limited.

6Keyboard Shortcuts

File Operations

New Project⌘N
Import SVG⌘I
Export SVG⌘E

Edit Operations

Copy⌘C
DeleteDelete
Select All⌘A
Group ShapesG
Ungroup⌘G

Selection

Multi-SelectShift+Click
Drill DownCtrl+Click
Drill UpEsc

Troubleshooting

Shapes aren't appearing

Check that you're in the correct drawing mode. Verify canvas size has space for your shape. Check shape fill/stroke colors aren't transparent.

Can't select a shape

Switch to Select Tool (cursor icon). Ensure the shape isn't hidden behind others. Try using Ctrl+Click to drill into groups.

Jigsaw generation fails

Ensure your boundary shape is a closed path. Reduce piece count for complex shapes. Check that slot templates are valid.

Export is disabled

Premium subscription required for exporting generated puzzles. Free tier allows design but limits export functionality.

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