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Anyone using btool on Linux?
by Joshua A. Andler 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

If so, would you be willing to check the second patch in: https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/488862 ? If you do and it's safe, please commit or give word that it caused no problems. Cheers, Josh

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] [Inkscape-user] Slow performance on 4.5 MB file [SOLVED]
by Jasper van de Gronde 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

And please be sure to file a bug/feature request at http://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/ In the end there will obviously always be cases where Inkscape is too slow, but Inkscape could most definitely be faster in some cases. And just locking/unlocking the layer should (from an intuitive standpoint) NOT cause such a big pause. Dave M G wrote: > Donn, > > Thank you for responding. > >> I have long moaned that "Nodes mean slow" :( I have a fast machine and 2gigs >> of RAM. It makes no difference. I think it's all the looping through those long >> lists of nodes.... >> >> You are doomed. Unless you can simplify or chop-up your comic page into frames >> and assemble them later in Gimp. > > Okay. While it's a little disappointing that there isn't a way to > optimize the file for better performance, it's good to know that at > least I'm not doing something wrong. > > I'll export the paths into a PNG and handle the colouring in Photoshop > or GIMP. It means committing to rasterizing the images sooner in my > process than I had hoped, but hey, life is full of compromises. >

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Fw: SVG output device for Poppler
by Luca Bruno 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

I'm acting as a bridge for Pino and Jan here, regarding a definitive solutions to the continuous poppler-pdf breakage due to our and karbon's use of poppler's internal helpers. Please remember to keep them both on Cc: when replying. Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:54:43 +0100 From: Pino Toscano <pino@...1199...> To: inkscape-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net, Jan Hambrecht <jaham@...240...> Subject: SVG output device for Poppler Hello Jan (Karbon developer), Hello Inkscape developers, (Jan and me are not subscribed to the Inkscape ML, so please remember to CC us in the replies.) for those who do not know me, my name is Pino Toscano, and I am a KDE and Poppler developer. I am writing you because of both Inkscape and Karbon use the core API of Poppler, but fundamentally to do the very same task: create SVGs for pages of a PDF document. Both the application do it using a custom OutputDev, Inkscape's one creating a XML document using the Inkscape API + GLib, while Karbon's one outputting the XML document to file using Qt4. As you also might know, Poppler's core is considered private, so not API- nor ABI- stable, so your work can break at any time, even on patch releases of Poppler (as you Inkscape developers already experienced). So, my proposal is the following: if possible, join the forces and provide a C++-only (so no GLib nor Qt4, although libxml2 could be considered usable) SvgOutputDev directly in the Poppler core. The benefits would be clear: - single point of development for an SVG export for Poppler - nicely frontend wrapping (poppler-qt4 and poppler-glib) for the SVG export - no more Poppler core usage, less breakages! The work needed would consist in the following steps: 1) develop a SvgOutputDev in the Poppler core (so in the Poppler repository) 2) add the wrapping API in the qt4 and glib frontends 3a) adapt Inkscape's filter to use the new API 3b) adapt Inkscape's filter to use the new API After looking briefly at the two filters, it seems 3a and 3b should be more or less trivial to do If you would like to start the job (especially a), which is the most important step :) ), you are invited to join us at the Poppler mailing list; remember we (Poppler developers) can always offer support. -- Pino Toscano -- .''`. ** Debian GNU/Linux ** | Luca Bruno (kaeso) : :' : The Universal O.S. | lucab (AT) debian.org `. `'` | GPG Key ID: 3BFB9FB3 `- http://www.debian.org | Debian GNU/Linux Developer

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0.47 X11 on Mac OS X Tiger - close to success?
by Wolf Drechsel 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

Hello friends, with a great effort of ~suv I came to a finished compiling procedure of 0.47 X11 for Tiger. The only not-so-nice thing is that neither the package nor the bin will start. The bin shows in terminal: > (inkscape:344): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: :0 So I did > export DISPLAY=:0 > dsl01:~ bub$ cd Desktop/inkscape-0.47-x11/build/bin/ > dsl01:~/Desktop/inkscape-0.47-x11/build/bin bub$ ./inkscape but came to the same result: X11 doesnt start. Below I paste console.log - looks as if still some aqua component were in the game - argh ! Yours, Wolf XFree86 Version 4.4.0 / X Window System (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6600) [DRI] screen 0 installation complete Screen 0 added: 1280x1024 @ (0,0) Could not init font path element /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/CID/, removing from list! bash: no job control in this shell 2009-12-03 10:45:22.223 defaults[385] The domain/default pair of (kCFPreferencesAnyApplication, AppleAquaColorVariant) does not exist 2009-12-03 10:45:22.260 defaults[386] The domain/default pair of (kCFPreferencesAnyApplication, AppleHighlightColor) does not exist (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GDEF table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GSUB table 28333 (inkscape-bin:346): Pango-WARNING **: Error loading GPOS table 28333 Quitting XDarwin... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Wolf Drechsel + Köhnstr. 54 + D - 90478 Nürnberg + Tel.: 0911 / 4 71 98 49 + drechsel@...2249... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] [bug tracker] Guideslines for tags?
by unknown＠example.com 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

-----Original Message----- From: suv@...2204... [mailto:suv@...2204...] On Behalf Of ~suv Sent: zondag 25 oktober 2009 21:35 To: Engelen, J.B.C. (Johan) Subject: Re: [Inkscape-devel] [bug tracker] Guideslines for tags? On 25/10/09 21:11, J.B.C.Engelen@...1578... wrote: > From: Maximilian Albert [mailto:maximilian.albert@...1439...] >> 2009/10/25 Pajarico <pajarico@...400...>: >>> I started using the tag 'cli' for command line problems. >> Wouldn't it be better to use a more descriptive name? >> Frankly, if I hadn't read this email I'd have no clue what it is >> supposed to mean. > > I agree with Max. Just write it out "command line", like we do with > the other tags. > (I read it as "clear interrupts" assembly ;) 'command-line' or 'commandline' - Launchpad doesn't allow spaces in tags, and 'command' and 'line' don't make much sense as separate tags imho. ~suv

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bzr branch command fails (twice)
by Alvin Penner 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

I create a directory for a branch and execute bzr init, then execute bzr branch and get the result: C:\Program Files\InkscapeBZR>bzr branch lp:inkscape You have not informed bzr of your Launchpad ID, and you must do this to write to Launchpad or access private data. See "bzr help launchpad-login". Format <RepositoryFormatKnit4> for http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/ink scape/trunk/.bzr/ is deprecated - please use 'bzr upgrade' to get better perform ance [###################/] 25375KB 0KB/s | Fetching revisions:Inserting stre At this point the download hangs and stops communicating -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/bzr-branch-command-fails-%28twice%29-tp26669929p26669… Sent from the Inkscape - Dev mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] Visio support
by MilesTogoe 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

On 12/07/2009 04:17 PM, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote: > R U sure you wanted to send this privately? :) > not private - forgot to hit reply-all > Alexandre > > On 12/8/09, MilesTogoe<miles.togoe@...400...> wrote: > >> On 12/07/2009 02:51 PM, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote: >> >>> On 12/8/09, Paul den Hertog wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Diederik: Visio 2003 can export to SVG if I'm correct. Have you tested >>>> that? And have you seen this: >>>> >>>> http://vdxtosvg.sourceforge.net/ >>>> >>>> >>> Can't speak for Diederik, but I tried this and it didn't work for me out >>> of box. >>> >>> >>> >>>> By the way, are extentions called tools on the website? >>>> >>>> >>> Where exactly? >>> >>> Alexandre >>> >>> >>> >> dia and kivio have never really cut it compared to visio. some more >> Inkscape features might be worthy of consideration for a summer of code >> project - pieces are there (connectors, resizing objects) ie I drag in >> all kinds of road symbols from another inkscape template drawing, resize >> and are good to go. I see some areas needing work: >> 1) the connectors seem to need some work (have not tried in .47 to see >> if any diffs) >> 2) centered text - text and a shape can be grouped but I don't think the >> textbox can always remain centered - a uml type group would also be very >> handy >> 3) visio file import (incl pre MS purchase for us former users) >> 4) it would be so much nicer if arrowheads would take same color as >> stroke without have to call in separate extension >> >> haven't used visio in so long, I forget if there were other things I >> missed. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Return on Information: >>> Google Enterprise Search pays you back >>> Get the facts. >>> http://p.sf.net/sfu/google-dev2dev >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Inkscape-devel mailing list >>> Inkscape-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-devel >>> >>> >>> >> >> > >

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] Visio support
by Paul den Hertog 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

On Tue, 2009-12-08 at 00:51 +0300, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote: > On 12/8/09, Paul den Hertog wrote: > > > Diederik: Visio 2003 can export to SVG if I'm correct. Have you tested > > that? And have you seen this: > > > > http://vdxtosvg.sourceforge.net/ > > Can't speak for Diederik, but I tried this and it didn't work for me out of box. > > > By the way, are extentions called tools on the website? > > Where exactly? > > Alexandre > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Return on Information: > Google Enterprise Search pays you back > Get the facts. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/google-dev2dev > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-devel mailing list > Inkscape-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-devel On the main website: http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Tools Or is there another repository of extentions? I shall do some tests tomorrow with the exported files trough Visio and Inkscape, I'm curious what the resulst will be.

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] Visio support
by Paul den Hertog 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

On 12/07/2009 09:28 PM, Paul den Hertog wrote: > This is rather new for me, posting on a list trough email. So if I do > something wrong, please correct me. Diederik: Welcome! I didn't notice anything wrong yet ;-) Paul: Haha thanks :-) > Inkscape was just it for making vector logo's and lay-outs, but I am > realy missing Visio support. If this would get implemented in Inkscape > it will be definitely a true winner. Diederik: Visio 2003 can export to SVG if I'm correct. Have you tested that? And have you seen this: http://vdxtosvg.sourceforge.net/ Paul: Hmm.. I definitely check this out. The problem is that my school team always save there files in .vsd. Is there a possibility to convert this to a format i can use, within Linux? Currently I am explorering all the features of Inkscape, nice work!! I've noticed that there is a portable version, so I will try to get my team to use it :) We have all sort of shapes in our business models, can I donate them to the community like a .vst (I think Visio shape template) or separate .vss (Visio shape's file). Then the creation of diagrams are heavily simplified. Alexandre: Dia actually can import VDX files (XML based Visio files from Office 2003) and export SVG, so you can use Dia as a roundabout to some extent. Paul: I smell a opportunity to implement this in Inkscape :$, But for the meantime it looks like a nice workaround. I must say that Dia looks nice, but is rather difficult. By the way, are extentions called tools on the website? Thanks again : ), Paul

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] Visio support
by Alexandre Prokoudine 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

On 12/8/09, Paul den Hertog wrote: > Diederik: Visio 2003 can export to SVG if I'm correct. Have you tested > that? And have you seen this: > > http://vdxtosvg.sourceforge.net/ Can't speak for Diederik, but I tried this and it didn't work for me out of box. > By the way, are extentions called tools on the website? Where exactly? Alexandre

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Visio support
by Paul den Hertog 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

Hello, This is rather new for me, posting on a list trough email. So if I do something wrong, please correct me. I've been a Windows user for years, but I made the switch to linux a year ago. After some test ofcource. Most of my that I used had good natives in Linux, photoshop -> gimp (did took some time, but was worth the effort) and office. But I am a frequent user of Visio, I used to make landscape drawings of networks and now on school business diagrams. Inkscape was just it for making vector logo's and lay-outs, but I am realy missing Visio support. If this would get implemented in Inkscape it will be definitely a true winner. I can't code myself, I realy want to help. I did post a question on Launchpad, but they told me to do a post here. Link: https://answers.launchpad.net/inkscape/+question/93150 School is a time consuming hobby, but I want to help where I can. Thanks for reading, Paul

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Rendering of the 0.47 about screen
by JiHO 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

Rendering the 0.47 about screen with normal quality for blur en effects in the preferences I get this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1047321/Screen%20shot%202009-12-07%20at%2014.00.02%… Is that limited to my system? OS X Snow Leopard, release version of Inkscape. JiHO --- http://maururu.net

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Inkscape devel snapshots
by heathenx 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

I have been using http://inkscape.modevia.com/svn-snap/?M=D in the past to grab sourceforge snapshots periodically. Is there a going to be a new place to grab the bazaar snapshots or does it work differently now? heathenx

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Inkscape Mac Os X 64bit
by Giovanni Lanzani 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

I was wondering, now that SL supports 64bit widely, is it possible to create an Inkscape build which runs in 64bit? lisanet.de already made one from Gimp, and it seems to be working much faster than before. Of course in Gimp speed is more relevant than in Inkscape, but I guess a speed up is welcome (even if it would just be a startup speed up). Or are there things (like Python libraries, etc.) which prevent this? Thanks Giovanni

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new: SVG Color 1.2 uncalibrated device colors
by Felipe Sanches 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

folks, Today I have implemented parsing, output and basic handling of uncalibrated device colors as defined in SVG Color 1.2 Working Draft: http://www.w3.org/TR/2009/WD-SVGColor12-20091001/#device I have hooked device-cmyk handling to our color pickers so that if you select colors in the CMYK tab, these ink values will be preserved, unless you switch to some other color picker tab. Color space conversion happens every time you switch color pickers. Both SVG 1.1 color values and device-cmyk values are output, but device-cmyk is the value used whenever it is available. I'd like to thank the effort of the brazillian inkscape users community for mantaining a wiki-page that lists what they believe that needs to be implemented in CMYK/professional printing support from the perspective of users and print professionals. Theis wiki-page is here: http://wiki.softwarelivre.org/InkscapeBrasil/EspecificacaoCMYK (in brazillian portuguese) Felipe "Juca" Sanches

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] URGENT: Please update Mac OS X install instructions in the tarball !
by ~suv 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

On 30/11/09 13:24, Wolf Drechsel wrote: >>> I am very grateful that a lot of people invested lots of time in the >>> wonderful packaging/macosx/osx-build.sh script. >>> >>> PLEASE, add a few lines to the READMEs - or create a distinguished >>> "README_Mac_OS_X" to make clear, that the install procedure on a Mac >>> is a different one. >> >> Could you propose what should be added to the README. I think it's a >> good idea to update it, but I'm afraid that I would write something >> incorrect if I tried as I have no experience on OSX. > > I'll be happy to give it a try - could friend ~suv have a look on it in > order to avoid greater portions of nonsense please ? I am not very comfortable with the proposed changes by Wolf: a) README why only adding hints for OS X users? There are other platforms with special build tools (e.g. btool for win32) and - judging from the list of wiki pages about compilation on different linux platforms - deviations/adaptations from the generic 'configure/make/make install' routine are more common and not limited to Mac OS X. b) INSTALL again - why adding only one of the sub-pages from the wiki which is already linked from the top wiki page about compilation and not the others as well? Personally I'd keep it as it is. If you need more information, the instructions are clear: read the wiki pages. Alternative proposal 1) In the README file add a section to or after the description of the generic installation, mentioning the wiki pages for more information about platform specific issues. 2) In 'packaging/macosx' and 'packaging/win32' add new README files containing either a summary or a copy of the platform specific wiki page about building and packaging. OTOH a 'packaging/macosx/README' could be as short as 1) please read the wiki page about compiling Inkscape on OS X: <http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/CompilingMacOsX> 2) consider additional information about MacPorts installation: <http://www.macports.org/install.php> using MacPorts: <http://guide.macports.org/#using> 3) run './osx-build.sh help' for an overview of the options available to configure, build and package Inkscape on OS X ~suv appending fullquote since Wolf's mail didn't make it to the list: >>> I am very grateful that a lot of people invested lots of time in the >>> wonderful packaging/macosx/osx-build.sh script. >>> >>> PLEASE, add a few lines to the READMEs - or create a distinguished >>> "README_Mac_OS_X" to make clear, that the install procedure on a Mac >>> is a different one. >> >> Could you propose what should be added to the README. I think it's a >> good idea to update it, but I'm afraid that I would write something >> incorrect if I tried as I have no experience on OSX. > > I'll be happy to give it a try - could friend ~suv have a look on it in order to avoid greater portions of nonsense please ? > > I suggest to change this chapter of the README: > >> Inkscape uses the standard procedure for compilation and installation: >> >> ./configure >> make >> make install >> >> If a "./configure" file is not present, you can create it by running >> the "./autogen.sh" command, which calls in turn a number of other >> programs such as automake and autoconf. See INSTALL for more >> details. > > into: > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Installation for *nixes (Mac OS X users please have a look at the end of the file): > ========================================================== > > Inkscape uses the standard procedure for compilation and installation: > > ./configure > make > make install > > If a "./configure" file is not present, you can create it by running > the "./autogen.sh" command, which calls in turn a number of other > programs such as automake and autoconf. See INSTALL for more > details. > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > At end of file: > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Installation for Mac OS X users > ======================= > > We try to keep the Wiki pages on compiling inkscape up-to-date and comprehensive. It is here: > > http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/CompilingMacOsX > > For a brief overlook: > We suggest to use macports (http://macports.org) in order to achieve all the necessary components and libraries. Than there is a mighty tool called "osx-build.sh" in the packaging/macosx directory of the unpacked tarball. This script will do most of the work for you. > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > In the INSTALL file change: > >> Basic Installation >> ================== >> >> If you have problems compiling Inkscape, then see >> http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/CompilingInkscape . >> >> The remainder of this file gives generic installation instructions. > > into > >>> Basic Installation for *nixes - Mac OS X users please have a look at the README >>> =========================================================== >>> >>> If you have problems compiling Inkscape, then see >>> http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/CompilingInkscape >>> >>> if you are a Mac OS X user, please dont read on, keep to the wiki pages instead: >>> http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/CompilingMacOsX >>> >>> The remainder of this file gives generic installation instructions. >>> … > > > >

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Threaded Blur
by Joshua A. Andler 06 Dec '09

06 Dec '09

Hey All, I added a UI pref for number of threads for Gaussian Blur. Thanks again Jasper for implementing this feature a YEAR ago. :D I've used it the entire time with no issue and felt it was appropriate to expose it to users. If anyone disagrees or has issues, please speak up. It's in the filters page of preferences. Cheers, Josh

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Text anchor
by Diederik van Lierop 06 Dec '09

06 Dec '09

Hi all, The text base line has an anchor, which is always displayed at the left end of the base line. Is this used for anything else than snapping? If it isn't then its position should be dependent of the text alignment, e.g. for right aligned text the anchor should be displayed at the right end the base line. I'm about to change this, but just want to make sure that this doesn't break someone's workflow. Diederik

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Spray Tool
by Joshua A. Andler 06 Dec '09

06 Dec '09

Hey All, Would anyone be against the Spray Tool that the high school students made being merged into trunk? It definitely needs some love (however, it is really awesome too), but I don't think it can get the needed attention until more people use it and can comment on how to improve it. Cheers, Josh

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Build error in latest BZR
by Niko Kiirala 05 Dec '09

05 Dec '09

Rendering test suite failed to compile Inkscape just a while ago, with this message: make[2]: *** No rule to make target `libnr/nr_mmx_R8G8B8A8_P_R8G8B8A8_P_R8G8B8A8_N_TRANSFORM.S', needed by `libnr/nr_mmx_R8G8B8A8_P_R8G8B8A8_P_R8G8B8A8_N_TRANSFORM.o'. Stop. make[1]: *** [all-recursive] Error 1 make: *** [all] Error 2 This build is on x86 Linux, using the normal build procedure. Probably there's a modification with Makefile.am file left unmodified. -- Niko Kiirala niko@...1267...

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Inkscape 0.47 is released!
by Joshua A. Andler 05 Dec '09

05 Dec '09

Greeting to the community, After over a year of intensive development and refactoring, Inkscape 0.47 is out. This version of the SVG-based vector graphics editor brings improved performance and tons of new features, some of which are as follows: Timed autosave, Spiro splines, Auto-smooth nodes, Eraser tool, New modes in Tweak tool, Snapping toolbar & greater snapping abilities, New Live Path Effects (including Envelope), A huge collection of preset filters, New cairo-based PS and EPS export, Spell checker, Many new extensions, Optimized SVG code options, and much more. Additionally, it would be wrong to not mention the hundreds of bug fixes as well. Check out the full release notes for more information about what has changed, enjoy the screenshots, or just jump right to downloading your package for Windows, Linux or Mac OS X. Release Notes: http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/ReleaseNotes047 Downloads: http://inkscape.org/download/ Cheers, Josh P.S. Let the PR blitz begin!

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About the SVN
by Aurélio A. Heckert 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

Hi all, Sorry if that was announced before but i don't know what will happen with the Inkscape's SVN. On the web site it is described as our development repository: http://www.inkscape.org/svn.php Will we use Bazaar and SVN together? (only asking) All Inkscape specific Bazaar usage is here? http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Working_with_Bazaar Thanks! -- Aurélio A. Heckert http://colivre.coop.br/Aurium GNU/Linux User #312507 http://counter.li.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ilustração Vetorial Livre: http://InkscapeBrasil.org Coop. de Tecnologias Livres: http://Colivre.coop.br - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Windows 7: a new era of restrictions." http://windows7sins.org Antes de imprimir esta mensagem reflita sobre a sua responsabilidade com a preservação do Meio Ambiente.

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New student project : better image management
by Steren 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

Hi, Once again, a team of sudents from Ecole Centrale Lyon (France) has chosen to work on Inkscape in the scope of their studies. (The same kind of work that brought LPE envelope, group and staking two years ago with Johan as mentor and the Spray tool last year mentored by Cédric). This year I will be the mentor of the team of six students, let me introduce them: Boughida Rafik Desgrange Yoann Ngom Mor Pais Vincent Soyer Baptiste Petit François (project leader) This year will be focused on a better image management in the software (based on this blueprint: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/inkscape/+spec/image-properties-dialog-enh…). Basically, they will do : * enhancement of the image properties window * smart relinking tool * small enhancements of images in Inkscape : more relative links, use the resolution at import, let the user choose at import if he wants to embbed ot to link. The project will start in january and will last 6 months. They only have 4 dedicated hours per week, but I'm sure they will find time to do a serious work. We will post regular updates of the project on this list. The students may also ask for technical help or advice on irc and I know that the team will know how to welcome them well. I think the best is to use a branch. This time we will host it on launchpad and register it. You are very welcome for any support, help, ideas, reviews or anything. Cheers! Steren

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pattern-filled paths bugs
by francesco fantoni 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

there is a bunch of unassigned bugs, all related to a problem with pattern-filled paths that lead to a segfault (probably duplicates?). I was wondering if any developer is going to look after this issue or has already had a look at it as it seriously cripples our workflow with Inkscape. Actually we can't use Inkscape at all anymore since we've upgraded to 0.47 because it has been realesed with this bug unsolved, and we will be forced to switch back to 0.46. thanks in advance for your attention francesco https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/463602 https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/486203 https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/429050 https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/271723 -- architetto Francesco Fantoni <HVA - Hermanitos Verdes Architetti> l.go san giacomo, 38 I-41100 modena (italia) tel.& fax. +39.059.217554 skype: hva_studio e.mail: francesco@...2287... web: http://www.hv-a.com

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Re: [Inkscape-devel] New student project : better image management
by Guillermo Espertino 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

The clipping path thing sounds useful, but first the editable clipping path should be synchronized in size, rotation and position with the clipped object (bug #351281). At the moment it is disconnected and editing the original untransformed path looking at a transformed object is really annoying and lacks of precision. I'm not against extra features, but this seems to be an extra target to be considered only after some issues like this are addressed. Gez

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