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Thanks!
by Ravindrasingh A. Patil 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Thanks Jurgen for quick response. I resolved the problem by installing fresh, the latest version and got the problem solved. btw, I use Windows 7 and Inkscape version 0.48. don't know further. Now I want to know how can I get updates? Is there any provision to get automatic updates? Please let me know Friendly regards... Ravindrasingh

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curve connectors between object
by Jehan PROCACCIA 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

Hello, I want to create links between objects (says some circles) so that when I move my objects , the links between them follows .(architecture schema) So I used connectors to link my circles Now I want those link/connectors to be curved, while I can curve them temporarily while manipulating the link, unfortunatly as soon as I move to another other object or link, my previous curved links returns to a straight line links :-( How can I created persistant curve connectors between objects ? ascii art of what I want from: () --------() _ _ _ / \ to: ()/ \() Thanks.

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PPP
by { brad brace } 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

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Rounded corners
by Abrolag 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

For some reason, every time I try to draw a square I get rounded corners. I don't want this but can't find out how to stop it, so currently I draw squares by using the draw lines tool and making a closed shape. This is daft! This problem has onl;y occurred since I moved from debian stable to debian testing. -- Will J Godfrey http://www.musically.me.uk Say you have a poem and I have a tune. Exchange them and we can both have a poem, a tune, and a song.

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Inkscape Website: Translation Instructions
by Martin Owens 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Hey Devs and Users, I've updated the wiki explaining the new Inkscape website's translation instructions. New translations have accidentally overwritten the English content in some places (especially the front page) so to avoid this I've put together a brief explanation of why the front page is hard to edit. http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/WebSite#Translations Please do copy plugins into your local language instead of editing the English versions. All editors are reminded that each language can have different plugins for the same content-location if they wish. Website: http://staging.inkscape.org If you don't have an account and would like to help get content ready, login and send me an email so I can enable staff privileges for you and have you editing the CMS. Happy Editing, Martin Owens

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Problem about Paint bucket
by Ravindrasingh A. Patil 06 Oct '13

06 Oct '13

Hello Team User Inkscape, I am new to this area and self learning Inkscape. My problem is--- when I try to fill using Paint bucket tool, program Inkscape is forced to close due to Runtime error. Until now it was working, but don't know if ever I changed preferences or something else and paint bucket has started malfunctioning. Please help! Or am I at wrong place to ask this question? Thanks and regards! --Ravindrasingh

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Import clip art question.
by Henry W. Peters 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Hi, Just installed Sabayon Linux with a KDE desktop... I installed Inkscape 0.48. When I go to File --> Import... expecting to find import clip art... not there. Question: What to do to enable it...? (I pasted 'openclipart.org' in the import/export preferences, didn't help). Thanks for any advice. Henry

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Thanks
by Joe Shevland 30 Sep '13

30 Sep '13

I've dabbled in the past few years with Inkscape, and for me it was a bit like the GIMP - served a purpose but felt a bit unwieldy. I've recently been doing a few favicon's with the latest release, and SVG images for a game's splash screen, and I'm just extremely impressed with what you people involved have put together with Inkscape. Bloody good job, and thankyou. A brilliant effort. Cheers, Joe

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joint-and-wire-type polylines/fixed length line segments?
by Amy 26 Sep '13

26 Sep '13

Hi, I'm after some functionality in Inkscape but unfortunately I don't know what it's called, but I will try to describe it: 1. I draw a polyline (a path of straight line segments with a few nodes). 2. I use the node tool to grab one of the nodes and reposition it. Currently in Inkscape when I do (2) the line segments either side of the node adjust their lengths to accomodate the new position of the node. What I'm after is where the entire line is treated as if the segments were *rigid* (i.e. fixed length) and think of the nodes as hinges. So I drag one of the nodes to a new position, and by virtue of the fixed length line segments the rest of the line is dragged with the node, to some extent. For example you could imagine if I had a straight line with two segments and nodes A/B/C: (A) --- (B) --- (C) If I grab (B) and drag it upwards, this is what Inkscape does (on the left) compared to what I want (on the right): (B) | (B) / \ | / \ / \ | / \ / \ | (A) (C) / \ | / \ | / \ | / \ | (A) (C) | (it renders OK for me in monospace) On the left, the segments AB and BC are lengthened and A and C remain in their original positions. On the right, AB and BC preserve their length, and as a result the entire line is dragged upwards. The particulars of exactly how (A) and (C) reposition themselves is not important to me, as long as they act in a way consistent with AB and BC having the same length before and after. 1. what is this feature called (so I can ask about it/search for it better)? 2. Does Inkscape support this? (say I can toggle between the fixed-length and variable-length modes)? cheers, Amy

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divide overlapping objects
by Maarten van der Velde 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

If I have three overlapping objects (closed paths), is there a easy way to 'split them up'/divide them using the borders where they intersect? The 'boolean operations' seem to either divide one object by the other, removing the top-most one, *or* cut the path (outline) of one using the other. Conceptually, if I got three cirlcles, each one overlapping partially all the others, after this operation, I'd like to end up with 7 separated parts. Thanks!

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How to have different markers along each node of a polyline?
by Amy 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Hi all, I'm trying to write an Inkscape extension that has the following functionality: 1. I create a polyline in Inkscape and select it. 2. My extension takes in a string of predefined tokens, the same number as there are nodes in the polyline, e.g. "square, circle, triangle, circle, circle". 3. The extension places a square at the first node of the polyline, a circle at the second, triangle at the third, circle at the fourth, circle at the fifth (includes end points). I would like the resulting line-with-pictures to still be a line in that I can go to the node editor and adjust the nodes of my polyline (it's just that the nodes have pictures on them now). How can I achieve this in Inkscape or in SVG? (Is this the appropriate list for this question, or should I send to inkscape-devel?) This makes me think that what I want is to specify *custom* markers along a line. I.e. not just marker-start, marker-end and marker-mid, but more of a marker-sequence (so that the middle markers can be different from each other). Is this possible? If not, is there some other way to do this? Perhaps I can do this with connectors instead so that my sequence of square -- connecter -- circle -- connector -- triangle -- connector -- circle -- connector -- circle still *acts* like a line with markers at each node in inkscape (though in SVG it is not "truly" a polyline with markers). I've been trying to read up on connects, but is there further documentation available? In particular, I think I've worked out how to set "inkscape:connector-(type|curvature)" and "inkscape:connection-(start|end)", but what is "inkscape:connection-(start|end)-point"? On examining the XML of a test connector I drew in Inkscape, it was set to "d4" for all the connectors I drew and I'm not sure what this signifies. Also when I convert my path to connectors in my extension, is it up to me to calculate where the path would intersect with the edge of the node? For example if I connect a star to a rectangle I notice that in Inkscape the connector only starts and ends at the edges of the objects, even though the "true" connection handle is in the centre. Is there some convenience function in the Python modules somewhere for me to work out where the polyline would intersect with my node picture (particularly for more complex shapes, like a star)? cheers, Amy

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Help Test a Bug
by Martin Owens 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Hey Users, We're trying to clear blocking bugs and one that is quite hard to test needs your help: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1106031 If you're using trunk builds (i.e. from the inkscape testing ppa or other very recent build) then I'd like your help by following these instructions and letting me know if you can get inkscape to crash or not: 1. Save this file: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1106031/+attachment/3606346/+files… 2. Open in inkscape (trunk) 3. Run Extension > Color > Randomise 4. Close inkscape Repeat a couple of times. If you get a crash let me know, if it doesn't crash. Also let me know. Because the code implicated has changed so much, I believe the bug to be fixed already, let's prove it and knock this blocking bug out the way. Thanks for your help, Best Regards, Martin Owens

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Difference operation between group of objects and single object
by Guiu Rocafort 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

I have a rectangle, also a group of objects which is the result of creating a small circle and applying scatter extension so it distributes along the rectangle borders. Then I try to apply the difference operation but doesn't seem to work. If I ungroup and I apply the operation selecting each circle and the rectangle one by one it works but not as a group. Does Inscape allow to apply the difference operation between a group and a single object ? If it doesn't, some suggestions about how to do that faster ? PD: I'm trying to achieve something like this: http://howto.nicubunu.ro/inkscape_postage_stamps/ Thanks in advance Guiu Rocafort -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html

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Include Filename as Variable in Drawing
by Peter Schürch 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Hi Is it possible to include the filename as a variable or field in an inkscape drawing? Thanks, Peter -- Inkscape 0.48, Windows 7 Meier und Partner AG, Switzerland, www.meierpartner.ch

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Check out the car I made
by Steve Litt 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hi all, Check out the car I made with Inkscape: http://www.a3b3.com/stuff/cardisplay1.svg Thanks, SteveT Steve Litt * http://www.troubleshooters.com/ Troubleshooting Training * Human Performance

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problem with unit selection drop downs
by "René Staffen" 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi, Sorry. i wasn't aware that the webmailer (that i use very rarely) uses html as default. here again in plain text: I hope someone can help me. I have a problem with my inkscapes (i had 0.48.2... and upgraded to 0.48.4.r9939 without success, OS: german WinXP 32bit) unit selection boxes. Especially the ones in the document property dialog (but also in some other dialogs). the "default unit" and "unit" drop down lists are empty. they are very small and the drop down button is inactive (grey). So i cannot change the units. I allready tried removing preference file to reset to defaults. i changed the language from german to english. but the problem does not disapears. The only boxes that i could found that seems to work is the one in the toolbar if an object was selected and the one in the stroke style dialog. document propertys/page, document propertys/grids, transform, inkscape preferences/grid, inkscape preferences/Interface are not working. Any hints? regards René

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problem with unit selection drop downs
by "René Staffen" 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

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Inkscape->Illustrator, keep layers intact
by Chris Mohler 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi list! I usually lurk on inkscape-devel, and this is my first post here. I'm looking for help with creating multi-layer drawings in Inkscape and opening them in Illustrator while preserving the layer structure, if possible. Any tips? I use both programs all the time, but usually when I'm going back-and-forth between the two it's something simple - a trace, a single layer, etc., not a multi-layer composition. Thanks, Chris

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Latest Inkscape download
by Ken 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

I am not sure if I am contacting the correct person but here is my inquiry. My desktop computer crashed. I purchased a lap and downloaded the latest version of Inkscape. My issue now is that the font, Venus Rising, which I have used for all of my logos and TM is not showing up in this latest version. I'm not sure if I downloaded incorrectly or if I need to download an earlier version. Thank you for any help you can provide. Best Regards Ken Sent from my iPhone...

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"Edit paths by nodes" uses different and wrong approximation of arc as bezier curve.
by Auguste Pop 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

Hi I have noticed an inconsistency between "Edit paths by nodes" and "Object to path". If we press F4 to draw an rectangle with rounded corner and then use "Object to path" to convert it to path, the rounded corners are approximated by one bezier curve at a corner. The bezier curve uses traditional method which ensures the middle point of the bezier curve is on the arc, and of course the zero and first degree continuity at end points. To put it in maths, for an arc on unit circle of length theta, the distance between first and second control point of the four control points of bezier curve is 4/3*tan(theta/4). However, if we draw the same rectangle with manual edited path with A/a in path description element d, and use "Edit paths by nodes" to show the nodes, we have different approximation. We can press "Insert new nodes into selected segments" to get the representation in text in "XML Editor". We can see, every corner is represented by two bezier curves. That's not a big problem. The problem is for every bezier curve, the distance between the first and second control point of the four control points of the approximating bezier cuver is theta/3, if we transform the arc onto an unit circle. That's simply wrong. Should I file a bug report? Please comment. Best Regards,

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General Question about Publicity
by KC Novak 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

Hi Inkscape Community! My name is K.C. and I am searching for a possible contact to discuss a publicity question regarding Inkscape. Would there be a direct contact for this department? Many thanks! Please feel free to email me back at: kc@...3035... K.C.

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Robert Funnell 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

On Sun, 11 Aug 2013, Robert Funnell wrote: > On Sat, 10 Aug 2013, Alejandro Castillo wrote: > >> El 10/08/13 14:30, Robert Funnell escribió: >> > Alejandro - >> > >> > I had just discovered this trick from an Adobe Illustrator thread and >> > was trying it in Inkscape when I saw your message. When I select the >> > two nodes at the same time, my Inkscape doesn't display the selected >> > nodes in the usual way. Also, although I can simultaneously move the >> > nodes, I don't seem to be able to simultaneously manipulate their >> > handles. Is that normal? This is with 0.48 under Windows 7. >> >> is normal, i think you can't manipulate both handles with the mouse, but >> i suppose you can do it with the keyboard. I have not been able to test >> every combination of keys, because the Spanish keyboard layout is a >> little different and some things require digital skills that I don't >> have (and a couple of extra fingers xD) but for example, rotate, mirror, >> move... i've tried and works. >> >> this is the link to the node section of keyboard shorcuts: >> http://inkscape.org/doc/keys048.html # d0e3233 > > Thanks for the pointer to those instructions. > > FWIW, I've added something about this to my personal notes at > http://audilab.bme.mcgill.ca/~funnell/swil_inkscape.html#sharedBoundaries Can > anyone confirm my observation that the keystrokes to rotate a handle work but > that the keystrokes to scale a handle do not work? The instructions for the > keystrokes pointed to by Alejandro specify '(1 node selected)' in both cases > so really neither of them should work. > > - Robert I just noticed that, although the headings on the keys048.html page say 'Scale handle (1 node selected)' and 'Rotate handle (1 node selected)', the fine print says 'May apply to more than one node' for both. I don't know what that is supposed to mean. In both cases, Tavmjong Bah's manual says 'These items only apply when one node is selected'.

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Alejandro Castillo 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

I'm glad you find it useful. A little tip, you do not need to modify the nodes of each path separately. Select both objects with the selection tool, and then, using the node editing tool, you can select shared nodes of both pathsmaking a selection box around the nodes (click and drag around) El 10/08/13 14:12, Maurice van Peursem escribió: > Thanks Alejandro, > > I'm new to Inkscape, and this is indeed very > helpful. I have yet to learn how to use all the > path-modifying options. The only disadvantage is > that once separated, you get 2 border paths that > you will have to edit both is you want to change > the border later. But this is good start. > > Maurice > > >> may be a solution, but do not know if it will be >> useful. For maps, you can trace the area around >> it, and then draw a line for the "frontiers". >> Then select both lines, and use the option >> "division" from path menu. I send an attached >> file with an example (quite horrible to see, but >> hopefully explanatory) >> >> El 10/08/13 13:33, Robert Funnell escribió: >> >>> Maurice- >>> >>> You may want to look at the thread on making maps from last May: >>> >>> <http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=519BAB8A.9070502%4…>http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=519BAB8A.9070502%4… >>> >>> Unless things have changed, the answer is that for now it's better to >>> maintain maps with some other tool. >>> >>> - Robert >>> >>> On Sat, 10 Aug 2013, Maurice van Peursem wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, this helps a little. But the rectangle is >>>> only an example, the drawing I'm working on is >>>> more complicated. Take for instance the map of >>>> Europe, with all coutries painted in a different >>>> color. The path-segments on each border belong to >>>> two paths, around the two bordering countries. >>>> Now if I want to edit that border, I would like >>>> to edit only one path. Is that possible? Or do I >>>> have to draw each border twice? >>>> >>>> Thanks for the help. >>>> Maurice > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get 100% visibility into Java/.NET code with AppDynamics Lite! > It's a free troubleshooting tool designed for production. > Get down to code-level detail for bottlenecks, with <2% overhead. > Download for free and get started troubleshooting in minutes. > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48897031&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user -- __________________________________________ Alejandro Castillo *Bearnd*, Diseño Gráfico Abierto www.Bearnd.Blogspot.com <www.bearnd.blogspot.com> __________________________________________ Si desea enviarme cualquier documento, utilice formatos estándar (ODF, PDF, HTML, TXT...). Gracias. If you wish to send me some documents, use standard formats (ODF, PDF, HTML, TXT...). Thanks.

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Software Freedom Day 2013
by Jurgen Gaeremyn 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

Hey people, If there's people in Belgium/Brussels on September 21st, we'll have Software Freedom Day. There will also be a workshop on Inkscape. Please feel welcome! More info here: http://www.hackerspace.be/Software_Freedom_Day_2013 Hope to see some of you there... Grtz, Jurgen

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Robert Funnell 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

Maurice- You may want to look at the thread on making maps from last May: http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=519BAB8A.9070502%4… Unless things have changed, the answer is that for now it's better to maintain maps with some other tool. - Robert On Sat, 10 Aug 2013, Maurice van Peursem wrote: > Thanks, this helps a little. But the rectangle is > only an example, the drawing I'm working on is > more complicated. Take for instance the map of > Europe, with all coutries painted in a different > color. The path-segments on each border belong to > two paths, around the two bordering countries. > Now if I want to edit that border, I would like > to edit only one path. Is that possible? Or do I > have to draw each border twice? > > Thanks for the help. > Maurice

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Maurice van Peursem 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

Thanks, this helps a little. But the rectangle is only an example, the drawing I'm working on is more complicated. Take for instance the map of Europe, with all coutries painted in a different color. The path-segments on each border belong to two paths, around the two bordering countries. Now if I want to edit that border, I would like to edit only one path. Is that possible? Or do I have to draw each border twice? Thanks for the help. Maurice >A easy method that works for me: > >1 select the two nodes you want to join and break the path (shift+B) > >2 select one of the corner nodes, then use >ctrl+A to select all nodes... and as you can >see, only the four nodes of one half side are >selected. > >3 use the node-tool button "Join selected >endnodes with a new segment" with these nodes >selected. End nodes that were open now are >joined by a segment > >4 Proceed at the same way with the other half square > >5 use the selection tool to select the both >square-subpaths, then break apart the path >(Ctrl+Shif+K). Now you have the two rectangles >free. > >The explanation is longer than the making =) > > > >El 10/08/13 02:09, Maurice van Peursem escribió: > >>Hi, >> >>I hope my image comes through. I have a closed >>path, represented by the rectangle. I want to >>connect points A and B to create 2 closed >>paths, one around C and one around D without >>drawing the connection between A and B twice. >>Can I achieve this in a simple way? >> >>Thanks, >>Maurice

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Alejandro Castillo 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

A easy method that works for me: 1 select the two nodes you want to join and break the path (shift+B) 2 select one of the corner nodes, then use ctrl+A to select all nodes... and as you can see, only the four nodes of one half side are selected. 3 use the node-tool button "Join selected endnodes with a new segment" with these nodes selected. End nodes that were open now are joined by a segment 4 Proceed at the same way with the other half square 5 use the selection tool to select the both square-subpaths, then break apart the path (Ctrl+Shif+K). Now you have the two rectangles free. The explanation is longer than the making =) El 10/08/13 02:09, Maurice van Peursem escribió: > Hi, > > I hope my image comes through. I have a closed path, represented by > the rectangle. I want to connect points A and B to create 2 closed > paths, one around C and one around D without drawing the connection > between A and B twice. Can I achieve this in a simple way? > > Thanks, > Maurice > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get 100% visibility into Java/.NET code with AppDynamics Lite! > It's a free troubleshooting tool designed for production. > Get down to code-level detail for bottlenecks, with <2% overhead. > Download for free and get started troubleshooting in minutes. > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48897031&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > > > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user -- __________________________________________ Alejandro Castillo *Bearnd*, Diseño Gráfico Abierto www.Bearnd.Blogspot.com <www.bearnd.blogspot.com> __________________________________________ Si desea enviarme cualquier documento, utilice formatos estándar (ODF, PDF, HTML, TXT...). Gracias. If you wish to send me some documents, use standard formats (ODF, PDF, HTML, TXT...). Thanks.

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Make 2 paths from 1
by Maarten van der Velde 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

In addition to my previous answer (to personal mail, in Dutch) which covered 'node operations', you could also just duplicate the object and set the width of both the original and the duplicate to half of their origanal widths. (scale horizontally by 50%). This requires no node operations. :) On Aug 10, 2013, at 2:09 AM, Maurice van Peursem wrote: Hi, I hope my image comes through. I have a closed path, represented by the rectangle. I want to connect points A and B to create 2 closed paths, one around C and one around D without drawing the connection between A and B twice. Can I achieve this in a simple way? Thanks, Maurice<Inkscape-Paths.png>------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get 100% visibility into Java/.NET code with AppDynamics Lite! It's a free troubleshooting tool designed for production. Get down to code-level detail for bottlenecks, with <2% overhead. Download for free and get started troubleshooting in minutes. http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48897031&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk… Inkscape-user mailing list Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user

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Make 2 paths from 1
by Maurice van Peursem 10 Aug '13

10 Aug '13

Hi, I hope my image comes through. I have a closed path, represented by the rectangle. I want to connect points A and B to create 2 closed paths, one around C and one around D without drawing the connection between A and B twice. Can I achieve this in a simple way? Thanks, Maurice

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-dmg
by Hago Ziegler 19 Jul '13

19 Jul '13

Hi, I would like to have a inkscape-compilation for Mac-MountainLion (10.8) Where can I get it, or when can I get it? What is it depending on, that it is made? Regards, Hago

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Squared star
by Javier Garcia 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Hi, as you can see in my attachment, I would like to created a kind of "squared star?" (sorry because my english :)). As you can guess I would like to create 25 objects or paths from that star, to then resize each one of them. What should I do? As you can see also below the star, I have the same doubt for simpler objects. 0.48 Javi

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How to modify the shape of a text area?
by Javier Garcia 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Hi, when I create a text area it is by default a box, now I want the area to be a kind of "L" shape. How can I do it? 0.48 Javi

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About selecting objects
by Javier Garcia 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Hi, I have an object inside another one. When I click the inner object I always select the outer object? What can I do to select the inner object when I click on it? 0.48 Javi

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My certificate-maker program
by Steve Litt 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Hi all, You might be interested in what I did with Inkscape, YAML, and a couple hundred lines of Pthon... I teach a troubleshooting course, and a client asked for certificates of completion for all the client's students. So here's what I did: I used Inkscape to make the certificate, complete with a nice triple-line border. Everywhere that needed something specific, such as venue (for example "ABC Corp in Indianapolis, IN"), I put @variablename@...95... Most of those variables, such as venue and date range, were per-course, but the student name was per-student. I saved this Inscape file uncompressed for easy parsing. To drive the run, I used a YAML file something like what you see below my sig. I think if you look at the YAML file you can pretty much envision the Python program. The Python program looped through the YAML graduates list, and for each one: * For each key in tokens, replaced @tokenkey@ with the token's value in the Inscape file * Wrote the SVG result to an output file in run_info['output_dir'] * Converted that SVG file to a PDF My client was delighted both with the quality of the result and the speed with which I did it. Because of its native text format and its ability to do complex graphics, Inkscape provides the ideal bridge between data and graphics. Thank you for giving us Inkscape. SteveT Steve Litt * http://www.troubleshooters.com/ Troubleshooting Training * Human Performance ############################################## run_info: template: 03_example_diploma.svg # MUST PUT SLASH AT END OF output_dir output_dir: ./finishedfiles/ tokens: company: Johnson Oil, Incorporated, office: Orlando, Florida daterange: March 12-13, 2013 signdate: March 15, 2013 graduates: - Alex Anderson - Brittany Baumgartner - Charles Custer - Dianna Donovan - Edward Ellsworth - Felice Fernandez ##############################################

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How to change the default color of text?
by Javier Garcia 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Hi, when I write a text it is written in black. how to change this default color of text? 0.48.4 Javi

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

It could also be something strange with the names of the files? Perhaps they are hidden from view by explorer? Or perhaps there are strange characters in the name that prevent them from showing up? Try changing the "view" of the folder between "list" and "icon" display...? Try also saving to a different directory like your desktop - i.e. is it all directories or just that one directory that is having an issue? -Chris On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 3:58 AM, Jake Maier <j.m@...3030...> wrote: > Thank you Jasper, that is a very good point, and I looked back and forth > for > the files. It should be in a qgis weekly sub folder, and I searched for it > with the find function, and looked so often in the directory because I just > didn't want to believe what I saw (or better did not see). I did create > some > other files and 2 of the files do show up, but not the one I am looking > for. > I'll try to run chkdsk, it's just that otherwise the computer seems to run > fine. > Jake > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jasper van de Gronde [mailto:th.v.d.gronde@...226...] > Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:24 AM > To: inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files > > On 10-07-13 18:03, Jake Maier wrote: > > ... > > I do have _one question_. I'm not sure if this is specific to my > > computer, but when I save a file in svg it does not matter if the > > plain of the inkscape version, I don't see the file neither in qgis > > (where I want to use the file) nor in explorer or gimp. After I close > > and reopen inkscape, the file is there and intact. But still no other > > program seems to be able to see the file. > > ... > > If you also do not see the files in Explorer, are you absolutely 100% sure > that you're looking in the right directory? Especially under Windows the > various "User", "(My) Documents", "Public Documents", "My Pictures", etc. > directories can get a bit confusing at times. Also, if you indeed use > Windows, you may want to explicitly choose a directory for saving the > files, > and avoid saving it in "Libraries" (in principle it should be fine to save > them there, but since they essentially aggregate files from different > directories it can be a bit confusing). > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics Get > end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics Isolate > bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics > Get end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics > Isolate bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user >

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disappearing files
by Jake Maier 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hi Everybody I am relatively inexperienced with inkscape, but so far I find it very intuitive and love the behavior of the program. I also saw Martin Owens' video and am very impressed about the ease of use. It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment. But again it is great as is. I do have one question. I'm not sure if this is specific to my computer, but when I save a file in svg it does not matter if the plain of the inkscape version, I don't see the file neither in qgis (where I want to use the file) nor in explorer or gimp. After I close and reopen inkscape, the file is there and intact. But still no other program seems to be able to see the file. I would be very thankful if someone could please get me on the right track. Thanks for your time Jake

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On Canvas Align: Video Demo
by Martin Owens 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hey Devs, I've got a new feature (uncommitted) to show: http://blip.tv/martin-owens/on-canvas-alignment-feature-for-inkscape-6613286 I'd like to know what you think and your feedback could be key to deciding where my new handles would fit with people's workflows. Excited, Martin Owens

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Jake, I just realised what you described initially is not what I originally thought apologies for the confusion!! As I understand it, you'd like to distribute each object with a specified width? I'd have to say, there's been more than once I've actually wanted that feature too. I think the only way I can think of doing that right now is to actually calculate the distances using the xy coordinates and width of the objects - there might be a script add on somewhere though, perhaps others on the list know of this feature then.. If any developers are on here listening I bet it would be a pretty simple feature to add in with the distribute pane though ;) -Chris On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Jake Maier <j.m@...3030...> wrote: > Thanks Chris.**** > > I do have the align and distribute panel, but I still don’t see how you > can spread the object further apart or pull them together by maintaining > equal distance between them. At least not very easily. But you might have > to be patient with me, because again, I’m not very experienced in inkscape. > **** > > ** ** > > Jake**** > > ** ** > > *From:* Chris Tooley [mailto:euxneks@...155...] > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:21 PM > *To:* Inkscape User Community > *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files**** > > ** ** > > > It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may > be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal > distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment.**** > > ** ** > > Hi Jake,**** > > ** ** > > You can actually do this already in the "Align and Distribute pane". The > "Distribute" part will put either an equal distance between objects' > center, between the objects, or between the objects' outer or inner edges. > Select all the objects you want to be distributed and choose one of the > options :) Attached is a screenshot from my inkscape installation. If you > don't have these in the Align and Distribute pane, perhaps your version of > Inkscape is not current :)**** > > ** ** > > In terms of the file not showing up, I'm afraid I've never encountered > that problem so perhaps someone else in the mailing list has..?**** > > ** ** > > -Chris**** > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics > Get end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics > Isolate bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > >

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

> It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment. Hi Jake, You can actually do this already in the "Align and Distribute pane". The "Distribute" part will put either an equal distance between objects' center, between the objects, or between the objects' outer or inner edges. Select all the objects you want to be distributed and choose one of the options :) Attached is a screenshot from my inkscape installation. If you don't have these in the Align and Distribute pane, perhaps your version of Inkscape is not current :) In terms of the file not showing up, I'm afraid I've never encountered that problem so perhaps someone else in the mailing list has..? -Chris

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Getting/ altering dimensions of objects.
by john Culleton 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

In Scribus one can get the dimensions of a rectangular object by visiting its Properties. How does one do that in Inkscape? -- John Culleton Wexford Press Free list of books for self-publishers: http://wexfordpress.net/shortlist.html PDF e-book: "Create Book Covers with Scribus" available at http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html

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Inkscape issue
by DarwinStead.com 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Hope I'm sending this to the right people. I create all my work with Inkscape and it has worked great until my last drawing. I always "save as" my documents to png's for online viewing, but the last png is missing artwork on some layers!? I've never had a corrupt document in Inkscape either. Does this sound like a corrupt document? Thanks for your feedback. Darwin Stead *DarwinStead.com* | Studio Direct Limited Edition Prints. Modern Art For Modern Environments. P 206.257.9148 | F 206.440.8041 | 19210 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, USA CONNECT WITH ME <http://lnkd.in/6yGmGz> *Referrals appreciated, **Thank You* * *

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Re: [Inkscape-user] [Inkscape-devel] Ubuntu installation error
by Susan Spencer 14 Jun '13

14 Jun '13

Hi Adib! I have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Thanks for asking about sources. In response to your questions, I removed the cafuego PPA from Ubuntu software sources, Then installed Inkscape trunk 0.48.3.1 r9886 from Ubuntu software center. Knotter error messages still result but Inkscape is working properly. ( perhaps there is still some reference to knotter in the install/uninstall script?) Here's the history of install/reinstall (with Ubuntu software center, not 'sudo apt-get install'): - added cafuego PPA - upgraded from 0.48.3.1-ubuntu1.1 to 0.49-devel-12340+11~precise (may 25) - 0.49-devel-12346 (jun 02) - 0.49.-devel-12347 (jun 06) - inset/outset errors - 0.49.-devel-12362 (jun 11) - 0.49.-devel-12370 (jun 12) - knotter error messages - removed cafuego PPA (today) - uninstalled 0.49-devel-12370 - knotter error messages - not 'real' errors? - installed 0.48.3.1 r9886 - knotter error messages - not 'real' errors? - uninstalled 0.48.3.1 r9886 - knotter error messages - not 'real' errors? - reinstalled 0.48.3.1 r9886 - knotter error messages - not 'real' errors? *Inkscape appears to have installed properly because it runs fine (so far).* - Susan On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM, the Adib <theadib@...155...> wrote: > Hello Susan, > > could you specify which version of Ubuntu and which version of Inkscape > you combined? > > Ubuntu: > I assume you used the 12.04 LTS version > also a list of you additional package source the time you installed > inkscape would be helpfull. > > Inkscape: > please specify the source where you get inkscape from? Which PPA did you > use or did you installed a .deb package? > > Best regards, > > Adib. > -- > > > On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Susan Spencer <susan.spencer@...155...>wrote: > >> Today's Inkscape update resulted in an error on my laptop with Ubuntu >> 12.04. >> If no one else can corroborate problems with today's >> Ubuntu Software Center Inkscape update >> then I won't post it on Launchpad. >> >> It's entirely possible that it's my specific installation of Inkscape, >> given the recent problem with outsets/insets after >> installing nightly build/uninstalling/reinstalling from Ubuntu ppa. >> (That problem went away sometime during the past week.) >> >> So, anybody else get this on Ubuntu 12.04 (or other Ubuntu version) >> during today's Software Center package update? >> >> *installArchives() failed: (Reading database ... * >> *(Reading database ... 5%%* >> *(Reading database ... 10%%* >> *(Reading database ... 15%%* >> *(Reading database ... 20%%* >> *(Reading database ... 25%%* >> *(Reading database ... 30%%* >> *(Reading database ... 35%%* >> *(Reading database ... 40%%* >> *(Reading database ... 45%%* >> *(Reading database ... 50%%* >> *(Reading database ... 55%%* >> *(Reading database ... 60%%* >> *(Reading database ... 65%%* >> *(Reading database ... 70%%* >> *(Reading database ... 75%%* >> *(Reading database ... 80%%* >> *(Reading database ... 85%%* >> *(Reading database ... 90%%* >> *(Reading database ... 95%%* >> *(Reading database ... 100%%* >> *(Reading database ... 877256 files and directories currently installed.) >> * >> *Preparing to replace inkscape 0.49~devel+12362+11~precise1 (using >> .../inkscape_0.49~devel+12370+11~precise1_i386.deb) ...* >> *Unpacking replacement inkscape ...* >> *Preparing to replace telepathy-gabble 0.16.0-0ubuntu3 (using >> .../telepathy-gabble_0.16.0-0ubuntu3.1_i386.deb) ...* >> *Unpacking replacement telepathy-gabble ...* >> *Processing triggers for man-db ...* >> *Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme ...* >> *Processing triggers for bamfdaemon ...* >> *Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf.index...* >> *Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils ...* >> *Processing triggers for gnome-menus ...* >> *Setting up knotter (0.9.3-2) ...* >> */var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: 3: >> /var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: update-menus: not found* >> *dpkg: error processing knotter (--configure):* >> * subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit >> status 127* >> *Setting up inkscape (0.49~devel+12370+11~precise1) ...* >> *No apport report written because MaxReports is reached already* >> *Setting up telepathy-gabble (0.16.0-0ubuntu3.1) ...* >> *Processing triggers for libc-bin ...* >> *ldconfig deferred processing now taking place* >> *Errors were encountered while processing:* >> * knotter* >> *Error in function: * >> *Setting up knotter (0.9.3-2) ...* >> */var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: 3: >> /var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: update-menus: not found* >> *dpkg: error processing knotter (--configure):* >> * subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit >> status 127* >> * >> * >> - Susan >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> This SF.net email is sponsored by Windows: >> >> Build for Windows Store. >> >> http://p.sf.net/sfu/windows-dev2dev >> _______________________________________________ >> Inkscape-devel mailing list >> Inkscape-devel(a)lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-devel >> >> >

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Ubuntu installation error
by Susan Spencer 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

Today's Inkscape update resulted in an error on my laptop with Ubuntu 12.04. If no one else can corroborate problems with today's Ubuntu Software Center Inkscape update then I won't post it on Launchpad. It's entirely possible that it's my specific installation of Inkscape, given the recent problem with outsets/insets after installing nightly build/uninstalling/reinstalling from Ubuntu ppa. (That problem went away sometime during the past week.) So, anybody else get this on Ubuntu 12.04 (or other Ubuntu version) during today's Software Center package update? *installArchives() failed: (Reading database ... * *(Reading database ... 5%%* *(Reading database ... 10%%* *(Reading database ... 15%%* *(Reading database ... 20%%* *(Reading database ... 25%%* *(Reading database ... 30%%* *(Reading database ... 35%%* *(Reading database ... 40%%* *(Reading database ... 45%%* *(Reading database ... 50%%* *(Reading database ... 55%%* *(Reading database ... 60%%* *(Reading database ... 65%%* *(Reading database ... 70%%* *(Reading database ... 75%%* *(Reading database ... 80%%* *(Reading database ... 85%%* *(Reading database ... 90%%* *(Reading database ... 95%%* *(Reading database ... 100%%* *(Reading database ... 877256 files and directories currently installed.)* *Preparing to replace inkscape 0.49~devel+12362+11~precise1 (using .../inkscape_0.49~devel+12370+11~precise1_i386.deb) ...* *Unpacking replacement inkscape ...* *Preparing to replace telepathy-gabble 0.16.0-0ubuntu3 (using .../telepathy-gabble_0.16.0-0ubuntu3.1_i386.deb) ...* *Unpacking replacement telepathy-gabble ...* *Processing triggers for man-db ...* *Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme ...* *Processing triggers for bamfdaemon ...* *Rebuilding /usr/share/applications/bamf.index...* *Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils ...* *Processing triggers for gnome-menus ...* *Setting up knotter (0.9.3-2) ...* */var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: update-menus: not found* *dpkg: error processing knotter (--configure):* * subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 127* *Setting up inkscape (0.49~devel+12370+11~precise1) ...* *No apport report written because MaxReports is reached already* *Setting up telepathy-gabble (0.16.0-0ubuntu3.1) ...* *Processing triggers for libc-bin ...* *ldconfig deferred processing now taking place* *Errors were encountered while processing:* * knotter* *Error in function: * *Setting up knotter (0.9.3-2) ...* */var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: 3: /var/lib/dpkg/info/knotter.postinst: update-menus: not found* *dpkg: error processing knotter (--configure):* * subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 127* * * - Susan

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What auxiliary programs are needed?
by john Culleton 13 Jun '13

13 Jun '13

I already have a fairly complete stock of publishing-related programs. So is there a list somewhere of the got-to haves for full Inkscape use? For example is Ghostscript necessary to create pdf files etc.? I am writing a book and I don't want to give bad advice. -- John Culleton Wexford Press Free list of books for self-publishers: http://wexfordpress.net/shortlist.html PDF e-book: "Create Book Covers with Scribus" available at http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html

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Q: How to Generate a Rotated linearGradient whose angle will stick?
by Shlomi Fish 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

Q: in my extension I have this: class StyleEffect(GenericAddPathEffect): def effect(self): self.xpathSingle(u'svg:defs').insert(0, inkex.etree.XML('''<svg:linearGradient xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="bk2hp_grad"> <stop style="stop-color:#0000ff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0" id="b2h_0" /> <stop style="stop-color:#00deff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0.4" id="b2h_1" /> <stop style="stop-color:#00deff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0.6" id="b2h_2" /> <stop style="stop-color:#0000ff;stop-opacity:1" offset="1" id="b2h_3" /> </svg:linearGradient>''') ) self.xpathSingle(u'svg:defs').insert(1, inkex.etree.XML('''<svg:linearGradient xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" id="bk2hp_grad_rot" gradientTransform="rotate(90)" xlink:href="#bk2hp_grad" />''') ) self.xpathSingle(u'//*[@id="' + main_path_id() + '"]').set( 'style', simplestyle.formatStyle({ 'stroke': '#888888', 'stroke-width': '1pt', 'fill': 'url(#bk2hp_grad_rot)', } )) Which generates a linearGradient and a rotated version of it. However, when I move the path filled with the rotation, it reverts to the non-rotated version. I'm attaching it here. Why is Inkscape doing it? Is it a bug? You can find the extension in question here: https://github.com/shlomif/Shlomi-Fish-Back-to-my-Homepage-Logo/blob/master… Regards, Shlomi Fish -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Shlomi Fish http://www.shlomifish.org/ NSA Factoids - http://www.shlomifish.org/humour/bits/facts/NSA/ If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad will go to the mountain. — Francis Bacon Please reply to list if it's a mailing list post - http://shlom.in/reply .

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Handy use for Inkscape.
by john Culleton 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

Given some blank forms from my doctor to fill out (pdf files) I found Inkscape to be very handy. I locked the original layer and used a new "text" layer to do the inserts. Handier than Scribus, actually. -- John Culleton Wexford Press Free list of books for self-publishers: http://wexfordpress.net/shortlist.html PDF e-book: "Create Book Covers with Scribus" available at http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html

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Outset/Inset problems - bug or not?
by Susan Spencer 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

I have Ubuntu 12.04 and Inkscape 0.48+devel r12347 Two weeks ago I installed the nightly build from Inkscape, then decided against it and uninstalled/reinstalled Inkscape from Ubuntu software center. Since then the outset/inset function has generated incorrect results for some shapes. Here's a link to a file which demonstrates this problem: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxsnjDIHW4yvRGRhYkVEa0E2UVk/edit?usp=sharing Is this a bug or has my current installation gone awry? Thanks for any feedback on this issue! - Susan

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OT: Quasado StageStack (FreeHand replacement) considering opensource
by William Adams 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

post on it here: http://libregraphicsworld.org/blog/entry/stagestack-faces-dead-end Any way this could be of use to anyone? William -- William Adams senior graphic designer Fry Communications Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow.

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Tips: How to Invoke One Inkscape Extension from Another + Other stuff I learned when writing the extension
by Shlomi Fish 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

Hi all, here are some tips you can use from my experience on working on an inkscape extension: 1. Calling one extension from another: -------------------------------------- This is the recipe I used in Python to call one extension from another: import subprocess def id_arg(my_id): return '--id=' + my_id with_perspective_applied_text = subprocess.check_output( ['python', '/usr/share/inkscape/extensions/perspective.py', id_arg(main_path_id()), id_arg(pers_e.get_path_id()), pers_e.calc_out_fn() ] ) main_path_id() and pers_e.get_path_id() are the IDs passed to the extension as selections and pers_e.calc_out_fn() contains the path to where the intermediate SVG was written. This can be done securely by doing: temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp() def temp_svg_fn(basename): global temp_dir return join(temp_dir, basename + '.svg') 2. Output from inkex.Effect to a file. ------------------------------------------ The following class that inherits from inkex.Effect writes to a temporary file instead of to STDOUT. [QUOTE] class GenericAddPathEffect(inkex.Effect): def __init__(self, basename): self.basename = basename inkex.Effect.__init__(self) def effect(self): draw_generic_style_path(self.get_path_name(), self.get_path_id(), self.current_layer, self.calc_d_s() ) def calc_out_fn(self): return temp_svg_fn(self.basename) def write_to_temp(self, input_fn): self.affect(args=[input_fn], output=False) with open(self.calc_out_fn(), 'w') as fh: self.document.write(fh) return [/QUOTE] Customise it to your heart's content. (Note that the passing of parameters is a little counter-intuitive now - I'm planning to fix it). 3. Adding a gradient: --------------------- You can add a gradient by manipulating the <defs section in the file. See: [QUOTE] class StyleEffect(GenericAddPathEffect): def effect(self): self.xpathSingle(u'svg:defs').insert(0, inkex.etree.XML('''<svg:linearGradient xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="bk2hp_grad"> <stop style="stop-color:#0000ff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0" id="b2h_0" /> <stop style="stop-color:#00deff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0.4" id="b2h_1" /> <stop style="stop-color:#00deff;stop-opacity:1" offset="0.6" id="b2h_2" /> <stop style="stop-color:#0000ff;stop-opacity:1" offset="1" id="b2h_3" /> </svg:linearGradient>''') ) self.xpathSingle(u'svg:defs').insert(1, inkex.etree.XML('''<svg:linearGradient xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" id="bk2hp_grad_rot" gradientTransform="rotate(90)" xlink:href="#bk2hp_grad" />''') ) self.xpathSingle(u'//*[@id="' + main_path_id() + '"]').set( 'style', simplestyle.formatStyle({ 'stroke': '#888888', 'stroke-width': '1pt', 'fill': 'url(#bk2hp_grad_rot)', } )) [/QUOTE] ========================== Regards, Shlomi Fish -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Shlomi Fish http://www.shlomifish.org/ List of Text Editors and IDEs - http://shlom.in/IDEs Flock aims to be the browser for the social web, but I found it to be the completely anti-social browser. Please reply to list if it's a mailing list post - http://shlom.in/reply .

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