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Inkscape 1.0-rc1 (Release Candidate) and Inkscape 0.92.5 released
by Marc Jeanmougin 12 Apr '20

12 Apr '20

================ Inkscape 1.0-rc1 ================ We are about to release the long-awaited Inkscape 1.0 version which has a ton of new features and most notably runs on GTK 3 to provide decent support for macOS and HiDPI screens. We consider the state of this branch to be stable enough to warrant large user testing to prepare for the launch. A big thanks to all our developers, testers, translators, bug triagers, and vectors who are making this release possible! >> Download on https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0rc1/ << AppImage and snap are available for Linux users as well as a ppa coming soon, Installers (.exe, .msi) and portable app (.7z) are available for Windows and a .dmg is available for macOS. The full changelog can be found on the wiki: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/1.0 Please report all bugs you find on https://inkscape.org/report so that they can be triaged and fixed. =============== Inkscape 0.92.5 =============== Inkscape has launched the latest version in the 0.92 series, namely version 0.92.5. This update is a bugfix release, and its most notable improvements are python3 support for extensions, and better user font detection for Windows 10. >> Download on https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.5/ << The full changelog can be found on the wiki: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/0.92.5 ============ Translations ============ We are always on the look for translators in most languages, and if you feel that the translation for your language is not complete or could be improved, feel free to join our translator teams by subscribing to our translators mailing-lists on https://lists.inkscape.org/postorius/lists/inkscape-translator.lists.inksca… ======== Join us! ======== There is always room for new contributors! If you want to join and help the Inkscape project on the development side, or on your areas of expertise (whether it is documentation, translation, outreach to new users, promotion, UX research, etc.), all help is appreciated and we can help you find your place in the project. Feel free to contact us on IRC (#inkscape on freenode) or on https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/inkscape_user Thanks everyone! -- The Inkscape team ;)

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Inkscape 1.0 About Screen Winner
by Maren Hachmann 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

The Winner of the About Screen Contest for Inkscape 1.0 is ... 'Island of Creativity' ----------------------- (https://inkscape.org/~bayubayu/%E2%98%85island-of-creativity) Congratulations to Bayu Rizaldhan Rayes, the artist of this fantastic image! 25 Inkscape contributors selected the image from the five finalist images. It will grace the 'About Inkscape' dialog of our very special release Inkscape 1.0. We are very happy about the variety and number of submissions to the contest, and the involvement of so many community members and contributors in the voting process. We are already working on finding good places for making use of other fantastic entries from the contest gallery :) Tutorials, the Inkscape website, the development version and more all need new, cool pictures to show off Inkscape's abilities and its awesome community. View all entries at: https://inkscape.org/gallery/=about-screen-contest/contest-for-10/ Thank you everyone who participated in the contest, be it by submitting an entry, voting or helping to organize!

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Inkscape 1.0-beta2 release
by Marc Jeanmougin 04 Dec '19

04 Dec '19

Hi everyone! We are quickly approaching the long-awaited 1.0 release of Inkscape, and to allow easier testing of the progress we've made with it, we just released a 1.0-beta2 version! You can get the release at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0beta2/ in the form of source tarball to compile, AppImage for Linux, and .dmg for macOS (windows soon). The most visible changes should be : - MacOS Catalina users should be able to manipulate files - More responsive interface (faster rendering) - Improved text rendering All testers are encouraged to test this version and report bugs at inkscape.org/report The release date for 1.0 is not set in stone yet, but if we don't get major bug reports I expect a release around the end of December. == Translators == Thanks for your work! Strings have been frozen for a while, and it's not too late to submit translations until release date. == Developers == We have now branched the code repo. The new branch 1.0.x now only welcomes bugfixes, translations and easy-to-review changes; while features, performance, code improvements, or anything that was left waiting in prevision of 1.1 are free to go to the master branch. == All contributors == All Inkscape contributors (be it with development, translation, Vectors (outreach), documentation, UX research, etc) are encouraged to vote in the About Screen contest before Dec 15th! Thanks all! -- Marc

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Vote for your favorite Inkscape About Screen!
by Maren Hachmann 18 Nov '19

18 Nov '19

It's time to vote for the About Screen for Inkscape's version 1.0! We're very proud to present you with an amazing gallery featuring 124 entries, by 96 different Inkscape artists. Thank you so much to everyone who entered! Community voting opens on November 18 and closes on December 1, 2019. Here are the rules: * If you don't have a user account on the Inkscape website yet, you need to register (https://inkscape.org/user/register/) to be able to vote. * Everyone gets 1 vote - this includes all contest entrants. * Visit the gallery and check out all the amazing works of art. * Click on one of the thumbnails to see the a larger version of the image and a description. You can also comment on the contest entry. * To cast your vote, either click on the check mark below the image or hover over the small image in the gallery to see a circle-shaped checkbox you can click on. If you accidentally vote for the wrong entry, you can change your vote by simply voting for a different one. * Voting will ONLY be accepted via the Inkscape website. * You can vote until Sunday, December 1, 2019, 23:59 (Time zone: UTC). * Once the community voting is done, the top five entries with the most votes will be passed on to the developers, who will then vote to determine the winner. * For the contest participants, ANY modifications of the files are prohibited at this point. SEE ALL ENTRIES AND CAST YOUR VOTE HERE: https://inkscape.org/gallery/=about-screen-contest/contest-for-10/ Good luck to all participants!

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Join the 1.0 About Screen Art Contest!
by Maren Hachmann 07 Oct '19

07 Oct '19

Hello Inkscape Community, it's that time again! Starting October 7th (today) through November 17th we are accepting submissions for the About Screen Contest for Inkscape 1.0! This is your opportunity to contribute to this major milestone for your favorite vector graphics editor! The contest winner's artwork will be showcased in the 'Help > About' menu entry in Inkscape. You can use the current Beta version to play with the new features and to make your artwork be a good representation of what Inkscape 1.0 can do! Learn more about the contest here: https://inkscape.org/community/about-screen-contests/ Good luck to all - and, of course: Draw Freely :)

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[Inkscape] [ANNOUNCE] This mailing list is moving soon!
by Bryce Harrington 29 May '19

29 May '19

The Inkscape project is upgrading its mailing lists, and will be moving off SourceForge on June 8th, 2019. Between now and then, please subscribe to the new lists at to ensure you don't miss any Inkscape discussions. Subscribe to the new list here: https://lists.inkscape.org Bryce

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[Inkscape] Inkscape 0.92.4 bugfix release
by Bryce Harrington 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

Inkscape has launched version 0.92.4 with increased stability. This update delivers some notable performance improvements for filter rendering, saving and moving paths (with a live path effect), and the measure tool. Download Inkscape 0.92.4 packages here: https://inkscape.org/release/ The key improvements in this version will enable Inkscape users to do or experience the following: * Align multiple objects as a group relative to a single object * Write image data to standard output * Experience extensions working faster within complex documents * See improved speed when deselecting a path with many nodes * Ungroup text elements won’t result in changed font size of children * Able to print and / or print correct paper size with printers (especially Canon, EPSON, Konica Minolta) * See improved performance of the measure tool when grids are visible * See proper opacity of partially transparent embedded bitmap images in PDF export * Able to Shift/Ctrl-click on control handles of shapes without crashing * Build Inkscape with up-to-date poppler library 0.72.0 – useful for Mac users building with Homebrew Translation and documentation updates ------------------------------------- The Icelandic and Brazilian Portuguese user interface (UI) translations have been updated. Inkscape’s Ukranian and Hungarian documentation translations have also been revised in this version. Join an Inkscape project team ----------------------------- There is always room for developers, especially those who can help with the following: * Package version 0.92.4 for Mac * Prepare the upcoming Inkscape 1.0 to be usable on MacOS * Help with programming a great UI for some of the new features in 1.0 * Help fix bugs and implement new features * Wrangle Python Head here https://inkscape.org/contribute/ to find out more about joining the ranks. Inkscape is always happy to welcome new contributors to help complete documentation and other elements of the project that are translated into many different languages. The project is seeking support with interface, documentation and other content translation. If you would like to contribute, head to https://inkscape.org/contribute/translations/ Another great way to help Inkscape is through Vectors, who are the marketing, outreach, and promotion team for Inkscape. Designers, artists, marketers, writers, and anyone enthusiastic about bringing Inkscape to more people in more places, is welcome to join. Inkscape alpha version 1.0 seeking testers ------------------------------------------ As the project advances towards an alpha release of version 1.0, the Inkscape teams are seeking developers interested in testing the alpha ahead of release. Download 1.0 alpha at: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0alpha0/ Report new issues in Inkscape's Inbox: http://inkscape.org/inbox Watch Inkscape.org https://inkscape.org/ and social media channels for the latest details on the progress of the 1.0 development work. Mac OS: Inkscape needs your help -------------------------------- As few Inkscape volunteer developers use Mac, the project needs someone who knows how to automatically package a .dmg file, to enable Mac users to test the alpha version, along with Mac equipment to run continuous integration jobs. If you're interested in working on this, please introduce yourself on one of our discussion channels, and keep an eye out for other Mac volunteers to work with on this important task.

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Re: [Inkscape] [Inkscape-devel] Issue tracking for Inkscape moves to Gitlab
by Bryce Harrington 15 Jan '19

15 Jan '19

On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 09:17:02AM -0700, brynn wrote: > > Hi all, > > > As of this week, the Inkscape project is shifting to Gitlab for issue > > tracking in place of Launchpad. > > > https://gitlab.com/groups/inkscape/-/issues > > > > I'll be glad to make a post in forums about this. But is this the correct link? > > https://gitlab.com/groups/inkscape/-/issues > > Or is it this? https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues Thanks, yes that is the better link. Or use the shortcut Martin set up for us, which I believe is going to be inkscape.org/report/. Bryce > Or something else? > > Thanks, > brynn > > -----Original Message----- From: Bryce Harrington > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:56 AM > To: inkscape-devel@...6... > Cc: inkscape-user@...6... ; inkscape-announce@...6... > Subject: [Inkscape-devel] Issue tracking for Inkscape moves to Gitlab > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-devel mailing list > Inkscape-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-devel

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[Inkscape] Issue tracking for Inkscape moves to Gitlab
by Bryce Harrington 15 Jan '19

15 Jan '19

Hi all, As of this week, the Inkscape project is shifting to Gitlab for issue tracking in place of Launchpad. https://gitlab.com/groups/inkscape/-/issues We've been using Gitlab for our code hosting and other purposes for a year and a half now[1], and have found it to be reliable and convenient. We didn't migrate Issue Tracking until now, so we could take time to make sure we had a plan: 1. Going forward, new bug reports should be filed only in Gitlab. 2. Launchpad will remain available as a historical archive of our bug reports. Filing bugs there will remain possible for now, but discouraged. 3. Bugs in Launchpad that are still reproducible in Inkscape 0.92.4 or newer can be re-filed on Gitlab and closed on Launchpad. We are planning efforts to help organize the migration work and keep track of progress. More info on this will be coming soon. Eventually, when the necessary bugs have been migrated, bug reporting in Launchpad will be shut off. We're enthused about this change, and hope you too will find gitlab a more user friendly way to report issues, and we'd love your help triaging and solving Inkscape bugs. Bryce 1: https://inkscape.org/news/2017/06/10/inkscape-moves-gitlab/

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[Inkscape] Announcing lib2geom Release 1.0
by Bryce Harrington 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

lib2geom v1.0.0 =============== 2geom is a C++ library of mathematics for paths, curves, and other geometric calculations, designed to be well suited for vector graphics: Bézier curves, conics, paths, intersections, transformations, and basic geometries. Originally developed to restructure and improve path data structures in Inkscape, this library's codebase has been maintained and shipped as part of the professional vector graphics software for over a decade. The major contributors to the 2geom library are Nathan Hurst, Michael G. Sloan, Krzysztof Kosiński, Johan B. C. Engelen, MenTaLguY, Aaron Spike, Marco Cechetti and JF Barraud. Work on this release has focused on updating the 2geom source control, build, test and packaging systems for both Linux and Windows. The py2geom python extension package has been restored and improvements have been made to overall code stabilization and quality. The primary motivation for 2geom's 1.0 release is to support a future Inkscape 1.0 launch. With this evolution to a distinct package, the 2geom team is seeking new opportunities to collaborate with individuals and projects interested in using this proven tool. Downloads ========= Source Release: http://alpha.inkscape.org/releases/lib2geom-1.0.0.tar.bz2 [http://alpha.inkscape.org/releases/lib2geom-1.0.0.tar.bz2.sig] (Other packages for this release may be available in the future; keep an eye on https://www.inkscape.org.) More Information ================ Website: http://lib2geom.sourceforge.net/ Code: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/lib2geom Chat: https://chat.inkscape.org/home Bryce

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