Some issues with using .46
As we're using .46, here are some issues that have arisen (some pre-date .46). Should they be added as RFE's?
Sodipodi absolute paths - if you add an image, then delete it, the old image absolute path seem to remain in the file. Maybe it's the sodipodi namespace stuff. In fact is there a good reason for both an xlink and sodipodi:absref for the same image - seems like unnecessary duplication and chance for bugs.
Effects|Modify Path|Color Markers - In .46 it's giving a weird warning message box (maybe it is being fixed) and does strange things like accessing the sodipodi full paths (see above). This effect has always seemed to be a kludge since stroke color should be applied when end markers are chosen in the object|fill & stroke|stroke style dialog
Effects|Render|Grid - This is confusing. the right grid and guides are in document properties. I used the effects grid by mistake, then couldn't adjust it - had to undo. If the Render grid is for fill shouldn't it be under the object|fill & stroke |fill pattern
Open Icon - the blue folder color is very similar to the old save icons (with blue floppy disk) thus, I keep clicking the wrong icon for save - the open folder color should be tan (manila).
Object|Fill & Stroke|Fill gradient pattern - trying to use the awesome gradient tools more and I find there is an inside out gradient but not an outside in gradient and I can't figure out how to switch it. This also applies to left-right vs right-left (including the gradient adjustment tool) - this can be worked around by flipping the object but that's kind of kludgy.
Finally here's a perfect patch opportunity for a newcomer wanting to get involved: Object|Transform|Scale - switch default scale proportionally to checked - this is a simple gtk checkbox setting
MilesTogoe wrote:
As we're using .46, here are some issues that have arisen (some pre-date .46). Should they be added as RFE's?
Yes, anything you think should change should be filed in the Launchpad tracker.
I've trimmed out the items I don't have a reply for.
Effects|Modify Path|Color Markers - In .46 it's giving a weird warning message box (maybe it is being fixed) and does strange things like accessing the sodipodi full paths (see above). This effect has always seemed to be a kludge since stroke color should be applied when end markers are chosen in the object|fill & stroke|stroke style dialog
Please post the warnings.
I don't see anywhere where this effect does any strange access to the sodipodi full paths.
http://inkscape.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/inkscape/inkscape/trunk/share/ext...
This effect is a bit of a kludge, but the solution is probably not as simple as you imagine. Markers can be arbitrary SVG which means they may be more than one color, may include gradients and may include patterns. If someone was up for the task they could probably add a special flag in the Inkscape namespace that indicates which parts of a marker should assume the path's stroke and fill. Perhaps someone more familiar with the territory could comment.
Effects|Render|Grid - This is confusing. the right grid and guides are in document properties. I used the effects grid by mistake, then couldn't adjust it - had to undo. If the Render grid is for fill shouldn't it be under the object|fill & stroke |fill pattern
This extension renders an object to the SVG that is a visible grid. The grid and guides are just editing information visible inside Inkscape. If someone wants to draw a grid of lines nothing beats this extension.
Object|Fill & Stroke|Fill gradient pattern - trying to use the awesome gradient tools more and I find there is an inside out gradient but not an outside in gradient and I can't figure out how to switch it. This also applies to left-right vs right-left (including the gradient adjustment tool) - this can be worked around by flipping the object but that's kind of kludgy.
Check the Keys and Mouse doc. I believe Shift+r does what you want.
http://inkscape.org/doc/keys046.html#id2251598
Aaron Spike
Also there is a problem changing fonts whe you are using inkscape 0.46 on windows.
Manuel L.P.
2008/6/4 Aaron Spike <aaron@...749...>:
MilesTogoe wrote:
As we're using .46, here are some issues that have arisen (some pre-date .46). Should they be added as RFE's?
Yes, anything you think should change should be filed in the Launchpad tracker.
I've trimmed out the items I don't have a reply for.
Effects|Modify Path|Color Markers - In .46 it's giving a weird warning message box (maybe it is being fixed) and does strange things like accessing the sodipodi full paths (see above). This effect has always seemed to be a kludge since stroke color should be applied when end markers are chosen in the object|fill & stroke|stroke style dialog
Please post the warnings.
I don't see anywhere where this effect does any strange access to the sodipodi full paths.
http://inkscape.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/inkscape/inkscape/trunk/share/ext...
This effect is a bit of a kludge, but the solution is probably not as simple as you imagine. Markers can be arbitrary SVG which means they may be more than one color, may include gradients and may include patterns. If someone was up for the task they could probably add a special flag in the Inkscape namespace that indicates which parts of a marker should assume the path's stroke and fill. Perhaps someone more familiar with the territory could comment.
Effects|Render|Grid - This is confusing. the right grid and guides are in document properties. I used the effects grid by mistake, then couldn't adjust it - had to undo. If the Render grid is for fill shouldn't it be under the object|fill & stroke |fill pattern
This extension renders an object to the SVG that is a visible grid. The grid and guides are just editing information visible inside Inkscape. If someone wants to draw a grid of lines nothing beats this extension.
Object|Fill & Stroke|Fill gradient pattern - trying to use the awesome gradient tools more and I find there is an inside out gradient but not an outside in gradient and I can't figure out how to switch it. This also applies to left-right vs right-left (including the gradient adjustment tool) - this can be worked around by flipping the object but that's kind of kludgy.
Check the Keys and Mouse doc. I believe Shift+r does what you want.
http://inkscape.org/doc/keys046.html#id2251598
Aaron Spike
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From: inkscape-devel-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net [mailto:inkscape-devel-bounces@lists.sourceforge.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Spike Sent: woensdag 4 juni 2008 15:44 To: MilesTogoe Cc: Inkscape Devel List Subject: Re: [Inkscape-devel] Some issues with using .46
MilesTogoe wrote:
Effects|Render|Grid - This is confusing. the right grid and
guides are
in document properties. I used the effects grid by mistake, then couldn't adjust it - had to undo. If the Render grid is for fill shouldn't it be under the object|fill & stroke |fill pattern
This extension renders an object to the SVG that is a visible grid. The grid and guides are just editing information visible inside Inkscape. If someone wants to draw a grid of lines nothing beats this extension.
Try lpe-Construct grid ;)
J.B.C.Engelen@...1578... wrote:
If someone wants to draw a grid of lines nothing beats this extension.
Try lpe-Construct grid ;)
That isn't fair. LPE beats everything. I do think the extension still serves as a useful example for writing extensions in C++. (It is written in C++, right?)
Aaron Spike
On Wed, 2008-06-04 at 15:25 -0500, Aaron Spike wrote:
J.B.C.Engelen@...1578... wrote:
If someone wants to draw a grid of lines nothing beats this extension.
Try lpe-Construct grid ;)
That isn't fair. LPE beats everything. I do think the extension still serves as a useful example for writing extensions in C++. (It is written in C++, right?)
Yes. It was also the first effect (though, they weren't effects when it was created). Blur Edge is in C++ also.
I'm not sure that the LPE is a clear winner, they're for different things. I guess we could make the effect generate an LPE object, but the interface is much easier in the effect.
--Ted
On Jun 4, 2008, at 1:40 AM, MilesTogoe wrote:
Open Icon - the blue folder color is very similar to the old save icons (with blue floppy disk) thus, I keep clicking the wrong icon for save - the open folder color should be tan (manila).
For me, the open icon is a tan manila folder.
That one is a stock icon, and Inkscape just gets it from the current GTK+ theme. So you need to change your local desktop theme to change that.
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