How to use Base Grid Generator

The Base Grid Generator™ allows you to instantly create geometric backgrounds to guide your logo drafting process. It supports four grid types: Square, Isometric, Hexagon, and Golden Ratio.

Video Tutorial

Step 1: Open the tool

1. In Adobe Illustrator, go to Window > Extensions > Akrivi Gridit.
2. Select the Base Grid icon (the grid symbol) from the top navigation bar.

Step 2: Select your grid type

Click on the icon for the grid style you need:

• Square: Standard 90° vertical and horizontal lines.
• Isometric: 30° diagonal lines for 3D drafting.
• Hexagon: Interlocking six-sided shapes.
• Golden Rt: Compositional guides based on the Golden Ratio (1:1.618).

Step 3: Customize Settings

Before generating, you can adjust the visual properties of the grid to ensure it doesn't overpower your design.

• Size/Scaling: Controls the scale of the grid cells or modules.
• Margin (for Golden Ratio): Adjusts the spacing around the golden spiral guide.

Step 4: Generate

Click the Generate button. The tool will create a new layer named "Base Grid" containing your vector grid, locked and ready for drafting.