November 2005 - Inkscape Users

Re: approved
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02 Nov '05

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Mac OS X package installation with Xorg or XFree86 from Fink
by John L. Clark 02 Nov '05

02 Nov '05

I'm using Xorg installed through Fink on OS X (10.3.9), and for a while I was unable to get the Inkscape 0.42.2 package for OS X to run appropriately. I was finally able to get it to work flawlessly, and I wanted to pass along that information in case others run into similar problems. I would be happy to put this into the Wiki if someone wants to tell me where it should go. (Does it belong at <http://wiki.inkscape.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?SupportedOperatingSystems>?) I started out with a shiny new install of the Xorg package from Fink after wiping out a previous attempt at installing X11 (part Apple X11, part XFree86 Frankenstein monster that was broken). I then downloaded and "installed" the Inkscape 0.42.2 package, and when I launched it it tried to run X11, which failed. At this point, I started digging around in the .app directory, and discovered the `script` script. After commenting out line 16 of the `script` file, I finally able to get Inkscape to spit out an error at me, which was that it requires Apple's X11 distribution. This seemed a little odd to me, as I would think that it would be able to run with whatever X server is available. It was clear that Fink wanted the open-x11 script, though, so after a bit more research, I discovered the `applex11tools` package provided by Fink, which essentially fills the gap between Xorg (or XFree86) and Apple's X11. In order to install *that* package, you need to download and mount the X11User.dmg file from <http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/x11formacosx.html> if you don't already have it sitting around. Now, when you launch Inkscape, it is able to correctly launch X11 along with it. You might also want to add "exec /sw/bin/quartz-wm" to the end of your .xinitrc, to get the nice quartz window manager. I say "might" because it depends on your .xinitrc setup. In my case, I had copied the system .xinitrc from /private/etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc, and it simply launched twm, a few xterms, and a clock, which was not really what I wanted. In summary, it would appear that you can use either Xorg or XFree86 as your X Server for Inkscape 0.42.2, as long as you also install the `applex11tools` package in Fink. Thanks to the Inkscape team for such a great tool and toy, and thanks to ACSpike for keeping me company and tossing around ideas with me. Take care, John L. Clark

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[Fwd: November 2005 of TUX, Issue 8]
by Jon Phillips 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Yes, I've been AWOL, but have managed to get a column going in TUX (see FWD) and soon in Linux Magazine out of the UK. I'll be back online soon. Also, FYI, I work for Creative Commons now as an Open Source developer, so if there are any things I can field in that direction, you are in SF and want to come in and eat with me here (and get a free cc shirt), please ping me. ;) Jon -------- Forwarded Message -------- > From: no-reply@...786... > To: phillipsjd@...155... > Subject: November 2005 of TUX, Issue 8 > Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:42:44 -0600 > > Dear TUX Subscriber, > > Your November issue of TUX is now available for you to download, https://www.ssc.com/tx/issues/StartDownloadTUX.php?issue=8&month=November&y… . > > This issue features: > > *From the Publisher: Linux on Hardware > *From the Editor: Civil Disobedience and Linux > *Letters to the Editor > *Q&A with Mango Parfait > *TUX Explains: Inkscape: the Elements of Design, Part II > *TUX Explains: Lightweight Desktops: Xfce > *TUX Explains: BasKet Tutorial > *TUX Explains: Wireless Networking with ndiswrapper > *TUX Explains: Give Multiple Distros the Boot > *Review: Evermore Integrated Office Kicks Keister > *Review: Gadget Guy - Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 and the > Logitech MX 3000 Laser > *Review: Capsul Reviews - Evince, NVU, and Novell Evolution > > Once you download and open your magazine, the PDF WILL AUTOMATICALLY LAUNCH IN FULL SCREEN VIEW. You can reduce the size of the PDF to window view mode at any time by simply pressing 'esc'. > > For easier navigation of the magazine you may wish to turn on Bookmarks. You may do so by pressing 'F5' or using the menu across the top of the Adobe Acrobat Reader window and selecting 'Window' > 'Bookmarks'. > > Sincerely, > > > Carlie Fairchild > info@...786... > > TUX magazine > www.tuxmagazine.com > > > > NOTE: If you would like to be removed from this mailing, you may do so by simply changing your subscription delivery method or completely deleting your subscription. Please visit https://www.ssc.com/tx/subs/DigitalSub.php , enter your e-mail address, and select "Change my subscription" or "Delete my subscription" depending on your desire. -- Jon Phillips San Francisco, CA USA PH 510.499.0894 jon@...87... http://www.rejon.org MSN, AIM, Yahoo Chat: kidproto Jabber Chat: rejon@...895... IRC: rejon@...896... Inkscape (http://inkscape.org) Open Clip Art Library (www.openclipart.org)

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drag, drop and copy-paste
by Trond Husø 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Hi, I don't know if this is a bug or nor, or related to gnome or inkscape, but the other day I tried to copy a drawing from one document to another. I copied the element in one document, changed focus to the other element, but when pasting I didn't get the expected result. What happened was that I pasted the latest copied element in the other document. I've also tried to drag the drawing, but that didn't work either, as that wasn't possible. Again: I am not sure if this is related to inkscape. Environment: I am using Fedora Core 4 on a laptop.

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RE: [Inkscape-user] knotes tool
by Hibbs, Phil 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Istvan Seidel: >one question abut the knotes tool, how can i move a knote to another place >of the line? I'm guessing that you mean "nodes tool". Do you mean move a node to a different place on the line without affecting the shape of the line? I don't think this is directly possible. It may not be possible, after all, to represent the same shaped curve with nodes in different places. You could add a new node (select two nodes, press Ins, and a new node appears half way in between them), but when you delete one of the original nodes, the shape of the line changes dramatically. The only way I can think of is to duplicate the object, and then move the node and adjust its handles manually so that it closely matches the shape of the other object, then delete the other object. __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant T. +44 1483 248892 | www.capgemini.com T. 0870 238 8892 __________________________________________________ This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Capgemini Group. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message.

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Import EPS file.
by taka 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

Hi, I installed Inkscape, and tried to import EPS file but I couldn't. I thought Inkscape can open EPS file. Please somebody tell me how can you open EPS files. I used Inkscape-0.42.2-1.win32.exe(japanese version).

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Import EPS file.
by taka 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

hi, I installed Inkscape, and tried to import EPS file but I couldn't. I thought Inkscape can open EPS file. Please somebody tell me how can you open EPS files. I used Inkscape-0.42.2-1.win32.exe(japanese version).

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OOo and SVG
by Karol Krenski 01 Nov '05

01 Nov '05

OpenOffice.org is finally on its way to allow importing of SVG. The RFE for this feature has been no. 1 (most votes) for long time. I tested the plugin and it's not stable yet, but it's great news that the work has finally started. http://www.ipd.uni-karlsruhe.de/~hauma/svg-import/ Karol

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