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Lock the group from editing
by Yu-Chung Wang 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Is there any API which can prevent the group from editing by the users? My situation is that I add some elements in the python extension. However, I don't want them to be changed by the users. I know that it's impossible to prevent user to delete them from the XML editor. However, I hope want to limit it from editing in the UI.

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A proposal for the filter tool (and the others)
by Teto 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hi! First, I have to say that I do like inkscape, that I use everyday, sometimes just for fun. But, like all free softwares, it has few problems. Some are not important, others may become disabling. Obviously filters belong to the second category. Not because there are buggy (they aren't), but because the rendering engine is just too slow, when you are using few "big" filters in a big picture and you want to export in a big size, it takes centuries. I'm not complaining, I take a coffee during the export, but well... And it has other few problems like "what you see is not really what you get". More than this, useful features are missing: using filter in another filter, disable/mask an effect without remove it, things like that. Again, I'm not complaining, developing a soft like Inkscape is a hard stuff, and you, developers, do a great job. First remark: When we watch filter structure closely, it's very similar to "path effects" and even "stroke" or "shape". You have an object that you change with effects: colors, shape, style and so on. For fun, again, I use UDK (Unreal Development Kit) to develop games (mostly to understand how they work). I suppose that many people know this kit, if not, search "Epic Unreal Development Kit". In this kit, like all other game development kits, you apply materials to 3D objects, that are basically textures improved with a lot of effects to fake light, glow, deepness, relief and so on. To create these effects, you use a GUI (attached picture) where you start with the 3D object (the big rectangle on the left) and put on it effects, which can be modified by sub-effects, which can be etc. The attached picture is obvious, and shows clearly how it works, I think. What do I want to say? I think that many tools/operations of Inkscape can be done via a GUI like this. - Everything can be a "basic" object: line, stroke, shape, geometric shape, group, clone. - On these objects you can change 4 things: shape (fill or edge) and color (fill of edge). That's all. - For the effects available you find all tools available in "filter" or "path effects", like bending, matrix operations, styles... - So when I want to put a "object on fire" effect on a circle, I click on it, a window like the attached picture is opened, I can see the object "circle" on the left, and few effect already attached, like fill color and the type of the stroke for the edge. I'm choosing the filter "on fire" in the library, and put it. I'm using dashes to tell where it's used, configuring it, closing the GUI, and the effect appears. - You see also what I mean: With this system you can create you own effects and use them like "basic effect" in other filters (missing feature in the actual filter tool). - It's the same for the objects themselves. For instance you could have a 'group' with effects (filter, transparency,...) with many sub-objects/shapes with their own effects. - Many existing GUI/tools in Inkscape could disappear with this one, and changed by "basic effect objects" attached on shapes/strokes: Tools filter, path effect, color, text, transform, tiling, distribute, 'rows and columns'... I do know that the work for this is huge (another summer google contest?). You have to start from scratch, basically. And I read somewhere that for futures versions, Inskcape will merge "filter tool" and "path transform tool" in order to unify all this stuff. I agree, it's essential for my point of view, if you want to continue improving your great tool without too much trouble. My idea can be useless, because the concept doesn't fit with the .svg specifications (I'm thinking about colors or edge thickness, for example, that are directly in the object definition, while filters are stored in <svg:defs>). Or compatibility with other softs that reading .svg. Or maybe you don't care. But implement this and many expensive professional vectorial tools will become "old-school" immediately ^^ ... Sorry for the length. And sorry if I seemed arrogant or smug, it wasn't my intention, English is not my native language. I just had this idea this morning. My 2 cents, François. PS: About the actual filter tool: Maybe I missed something, but the tool "snapshot picture behind the object and use it" is missing, and could be useful for effects.

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patch review needed for bug #172219 “Calligraphy pen: optionally rotate tablet tilt by 90deg”
by ~suv 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

Could anyone knowledgeable of tablets (code and usage) review and test the patch provided for Bug #172219 “Calligraphy pen: optionally rotate tablet tilt by 90deg”: <https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/172219> if it works as expected for tablet users and doesn't introduce regressions for us ordinary mouse clickers ;) ? ~suv

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MediaWiki skin
by Krzysztof Kosiński 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hello Can we please change the MediaWiki skin used on wiki.inkscape.org to the default, as seen on Wikipedia, but with our logo? The current one is no good and it would be more work fixing it than writing a better one from scratch. I know there is a website redesign in progress, but this is a simple change that would immediately improve the lives of wiki users. Here's how to do this. http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Skin_configuration Regards, Krzysztof

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sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:138:22: error: missing binary operator before token "(", inkscape trunk@...2518...
by Jeff Kowalczyk 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

I get the following compile error with inkscape trunk rev 9964: CXX widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.o widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:138:22: error: missing binary operator before token "(" widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:223:22: error: missing binary operator before token "(" widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp: In function ‘void resizeHSVWheel(GtkHSV*, GtkAllocation*)’: widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:135:42: error: ‘gtk_hsv_set_metrics’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp: In member function ‘virtual void ColorWheelSelector::init()’: widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:169:26: error: ‘gtk_hsv_new’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:170:40: error: ‘GTK_HSV’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:170:49: error: ‘gtk_hsv_set_metrics’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp: In member function ‘virtual void ColorWheelSelector::_colorChanged()’: widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:275:82: error: ‘gtk_rgb_to_hsv’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:276:42: error: ‘GTK_HSV’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:276:53: error: ‘gtk_hsv_set_color’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp: In static member function ‘static void ColorWheelSelector::_wheelChanged(GtkHSV*, SPColorWheelSelector*)’: widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:351:40: error: ‘gtk_hsv_get_color’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:356:39: error: ‘gtk_hsv_to_rgb’ was not declared in this scope widgets/sp-color-wheel-selector.cpp:367:94: error: ‘gtk_hsv_is_adjusting’ was not declared in this scope I'm using Gentoo Linux ~amd64, let me know if there are any dependency versions you need to know. Thanks, Jeff

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Merry xmas + InkViewer as previewer?
by Mark T 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

All the best for your seasonal festivities. Especially those enduring the norther climes. WIn-users are a phussy lot. When introducing them to a new graphics program where there is not preview, the impact is low. Is there a path of possibility of the InkViewer being used as a preview.er in a Windows explorer preview pane? Renesis domain has expired. They did produce a previewer. MarkT -- (+61 4) 0679 5734 :: skype: govirtual.com.au :: チェックアウトが、Jingle だ! ::It's a Jingle Out There!

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0.48.1 release notes
by Krzysztof Kosiński 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hello I started the 0.48.1 release notes page, available here: http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/0.48.1 Regards, Krzysztof

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irc bot
by john cliff 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

anyone know whats going on with the irc bot in the jabber room? Cheers John

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Fwd: [Press] PRESS RELEASE: Framework 0.7 is Faster and Open Clip Art 2.8 Goes Creative Commons Zero
by jon＠...235... 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Hi guys, just let you know we making great progress on Open Clip Art Library these days and also plowing on its engine. Its a great time to come help out! Jon ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jon Phillips <press@...2474...> Date: Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 12:15 PM Subject: Fwd: [Press] PRESS RELEASE: Framework 0.7 is Faster and Open Clip Art 2.8 Goes Creative Commons Zero To: clipart-list <clipart@...330...> Ok, cool, spread the word! We got the release out! ### San Francisco, December 15, 2010 UTC – Aiki Framework (http://aikiframework.org) is ending 2010 on a series of high notes that make up it's latest Release of Version 0.7. Lead Aiki Developer, Bassel Safadi (http://bassel.ws), along with fellow Fabricatorz (http://fabricatorz.com/about) have spent a month leading to the upgrade pushing revisions, planning Aiki's future, and deploying new features to Aiki's growing list of sites. Aiki Framework is a leading open source, web-based content management system. Version 0.7 is marked by a number of enhancements to the package, including revamps of core elements by Aiki Developer, Roger Martin (http://rg1024.wordpress.com). As a result, Aiki processing speed has been supercharged. Bassel has also been working tirelessly to enhance existing features while also killing bugs to improve user experience in the admin panel, as well as allowing developers greater control of the sites they build on the platform. Aiki's flagship site, The Open Clip Art Library (http://openclipart.org), has seen a month of growth and renewed focus on future goals for the project. Open Clip Art Library 2.8 brings over 1,000 new and remixed images into the Public Domain. Going even further to solidify OCAL as a leading provider of Open Source Content, registered users have grown by an astonishing 2,500 since November 1. The ever-expanding Community of artists continues to deliver solid themed content, as the latest Package Release brings a collection of over 75 Winter Holidays 2010 Clip Art (http://www.openclipart.org/packages-holidays2010). This release also sees the update of the site to use Creative Commons updated CC Zero Public Domain Dedication tool. The goal of this tool is to work internationally and take into account concerns by those living in jurisdictions around the world that have other types of rights around the creation of a work. By visiting the site, one will notice now all references to waiving copyright on clip art contributions are using this tool. Fabricatorz and Open Clip Art Library founder Jon Phillips stated, "Open Clip Art Library is used all around the world by Wikipedia, teachers, artists, and plain old Mom's as a key source for graphics. By updating our licensing tool, we are in compliance with the latest Creative Commons recommendation for releasing works into the public domain globally, and leading on the net with trying to increase sharing. This type of sharism is crucial to the open web." Beyond licensing, a new "Collections" system has also been launched. Registered OCAL members now have the ability to aggregate their favorite clip art into created lists. Each created list will appear on the user's profile page. This is only a first step in a larger plan for "Collections", so users are encouraged to test out this feature and report any bugs. Profile editing continues growing more robust and usable, thanks to OCAL Developer Chovynz (http://www.openclipart.org/user-detail/chovynz). Users now have access to their profile by simply selecting their username in the header. Selecting the re-worded 'My Profile' will now lead users to their management page. Improving usability even further, Bassel has invoked "pretty urls" for all clip art uploaded to Open Clip Art Library. With these new updates in place, the Librarians want to open the floodgates for Community involvement. Developers will be pleased to learn that a major behind-the-scenes update has taken place, and The Open Clip Art Library is now backed by the latest Version of Aiki Framework. On top of that, Framework auto-updates are in place, so OCAL will always be on the cutting edge as Aiki rockets toward the future. The Open Clip Art Library's progression has been mapped out on Launchpad (http://launchpad.net/openclipart). Here, users can learn where OCAL is heading and how they can help. All are encouraged to file any suggestions and bugs they find while utilizing The Open Clip Art Library, as well as helping to fix existing issues. Any who are unsure of how best to help are welcome to get started by logging into OCAL's irc chat (#openclipart at freenode.net). The invitation to contribute extends to Aiki Framework, whose future is also mapped out on Launchpad (http://launchpad.net/aikiframework). Aiki's Developers welcome feature requests and bug filing. For those just beginning their Aiki Framework adventure, online documentation is in place (http://www.aikiframework.org/wiki/Main_Page#Documentation) and is continually being updated with definitions, tutorials, and latest feature breakdowns. Aiki's irc channel (#aiki at freenode.net) is also a great place to ask questions and learn from those who are doing. Get started and be a part of a powerful and Open future. Highlights * Aiki Framework 0.7 Release * Faster processing & bug fixes * New Open Clip Art Library 2.8 Release * 2,500+ new registered users last month * Winter Holidays 2010 Clip Art Package Release * Call for Aiki Framework & Open Clip Art Library Developers For more information * http://aikiframework.org * http://openclipart.org * http://fabricatorz.com * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Clip_Art_Library * http://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Clip-Art-Library/345650985985 * http://aikilab.org Press Contact Jon Phillips press@...2474... +1.415.830.3884 San Francisco + China _______________________________________________ Press mailing list Press@...2475... http://lists.fabricatorz.com/listinfo.cgi/press-fabricatorz.com -- Jon Phillips http://rejon.org/ http://fabricatorz.com/ http://status.net/ http://rejon.status.net + skype: kidproto +1.415.830.3884 (sf/global) +86.187.1003.9974 (china) -- Jon Phillips http://rejon.org/ http://fabricatorz.com/ chat/skype: kidproto | irc: rejon +1.415.830.3884 (sf/global) +86.187.1003.9974 (china) +65.8330.5807 (singapore)

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Abhishek's "refactoring" (r9946) makes things much worse
by Krzysztof Kosiński 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Hello The object of the C++ refactoring GSoC project by Abhishek was to better separate the object tree (interpretation) and the XML tree (representation). But the recent merge of his work made it clear that he potentially made things much worse! Abhishek's patch introduces these functions: void attach(SPObject *object, SPObject *prev); void reorder(SPObject *prev); void detach(SPObject *object); long long int getIntAttribute(char const *key, long long int def); unsigned getPosition(); gchar const * getAttribute(gchar const *name,SPException *ex=0) const; void appendChild(Inkscape::XML::Node *child); void addChild(Inkscape::XML::Node *child,Inkscape::XML::Node *prev=0); void setKeyValue(unsigned int key, gchar const *value); void setAttribute(gchar const *key, gchar const *value, SPException *ex=0); void readAttr(gchar const *key); void removeAttribute(gchar const *key, SPException *ex=0); bool storeAsDouble( gchar const *key, double *val ) const; All of those are public and operate directly on the XML tree - exactly the type of operation that the project was supposed to reduce! What do we do now? At the least, all the functions listed above should be made private. Regards, Krzysztof

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