March 2013 - Inkscape Users - Inkscape Mailman

Single SVG file to multi-page PDF
by donn 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

Anyone know how I could layout/hack a single Inkscape SVG file so that I can get a multi-page PDF out the other end? Inkscape -> layout tricks (maybe layers?) -> some process (maybe command line) -> PDF file with pages. At the moment I am laying-out logos and designs on a single 'page' which can be as tall as 9000 pixels. Is there a way to 'chop' a single PDF page like that into smaller chunks? \d

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Shrinking the results of JPG to SVG conversion
by Pranav Lal 30 May '13

30 May '13

Hi all, Just a quick note to say that I need to batch convert the files so I can't open inkscape and do things like trace the bitmap as shown on sites like http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2008/10/27/convert-a-png-to-a-svg-file works-for-jpg-too/ -----Original Message----- From: Pranav Lal [mailto:pranav.lal@...155...] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:23 AM To: 'mailing list!' Subject: Shrinking the results of JPG to SVG conversion Hi all, I have a number of *.jpg files that I need to convert to svg. I am using inkscape for the conversion. The problem is that the resulting svg is almost 5 times the size of the jpeg file. I have tried saving the file in compressed plain svg but with no success. The file is still very large. Is there anything I can do to shrink the file? I have run an open source cleanup tool called cleanSVG downloadable from codeplex but that has not helped. I am open to using other JPG to SVG converters if inkscape is not the right tool for this exercise. Natively creating SVG is not an option at this point. Pranav

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I can not choose a fill color
by Javier Garcia 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Hi, when I draw a box, it is transparent (the border is colored ok). This is what i see in "Fill and stroke": I tried to choose "Remove fill", but when i set a color again, the squares pattern on the left keeps in "Fill:" (look at the image) in "Fill and stroke". 0.48 and Ubuntu 12.10. Javi

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Blur and Transparency Problem | Visualization and Exporting
by Jonathas Jackson 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Hi Folks. I'm having some troubles using inkscape, First thing. transparency looks bad like the screenshot Screenshot 1<http://storage4.static.itmages.ru/i/13/0330/h_1364658718_5365723_412a2a0532…> the error persist on export bitmaps images(PNG) you can see exported bitmap in here Exported PNG<http://storage1.static.itmages.ru/i/13/0330/h_1364658896_3725906_2706a50d2e…> the workaround to this is uses on object in background like that screeshot shows ScreenShot2<http://storage5.static.itmages.ru/i/13/0330/h_1364659865_1700339_e8426aed79…> but the workaround don't serves if you need a completly transparent background image. to reproduce: *one layer in top use MULTIPLY blending mode *the layer above with blurred object System info: Inkscape+Devel r12258 KDE 4.10 Opensuse 12.3 x64 Kernel 3.7.10 Catalyst 13.1 Cairo : 1.12.15 <http://jotapontoroberto.wordpress.com/> . Deviantart Profile: http://pretojackson.deviantart.com/

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How to generate this weave?
by Javier Garcia 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Hi, any way to generate a weave like the one contained in the orange nav bar? That with red dots. http://www.google.es/imgres?imgurl=http://www.psdgraphics.com/file/psd-navi… Javi

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Diagonal gradients for borders
by Javier Garcia 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Hi, is possible to create diagonal gradient in borders? I can create horizontal and vertical gradients on borders, but not diagonal. Is a feature to request? Javi

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3D .STL capabillity
by || ΣΖΟ || 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

I think it would be nice it there was a way to make simple .STL (3D) files. Now I know that inkscape isn't aimed at true 3D but the ease of use of inkscape is hard to find in any 3D modeling software. Now i'm not proposing to transform Inkscape into a full blown 3D modeling app. But it would be nice if it was possible to make something like this: http://worldofgnome.org/how-to-use-inkscape-to-print-3d/ completely in inkscape without the need of external software.. And have an option to cut out a few holes lets say to make a mounting plate. This is something google came up with. http://www.openbeamusa.com/images/products/226.jpg So it is 2.5D not fully 3D. All that's needed is an extrude thickness, and something that renders it to STL. I'm not into coding, but I think this could be done? There are a few other way's to do this but it would be wonderful if it could be done without external apps. Even better would be the full blown 3D transformation. But i'm not sure if I dare to ask for that.

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Fwd: Looking for Native Inkscape for Mac 10.7.5
by Jake Johnson 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Hi All, I really love inkscape, but I am ready to ditch my mac just so I can run native inkscape in linux. Before I do, does anyone have a native version that doesn't use X11 on mac? Best JJ

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Inkscape Blu-Ray DVD success
by Phil Shapiro 17 Mar '13

17 Mar '13

Hi Inkscape fans, Last night I had fun making this short demo that showcases how beautifully Inkscape's vector graphics can show up on Blu-Ray videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dWOBtGbVeo I tried quite hard to do this all on Linux, using OpenShot and k3b disc burning software. k3b will burn Blu-Ray video to Blu-Ray discs -- but not to regular DVD disks. I don't own a Blu-Ray burner yet. If anyone would like to chip in to help me buy an internal Blu-Ray burner for my Linux tower, i'm happy to give a try at making a Blu-Ray disc using only free software (Inkscape, OpenShot, k3b). The good news is that the price of blank Blu-Ray media has dropped quite a lot. I still prefer using DVD's. phil shapiro washington dc -- Phil Shapiro, pshapiro@...2324... http://www.his.com/pshapiro/briefbio.html http://www.twitter.com/philshapiro http://www.his.com/pshapiro/stories.menu.html "Wisdom begins with wonder." - Socrates "Learning happens thru gentleness."

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Google Summer of Code - 2013 Edition
by Tavmjong Bah 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Inkscape will be submitting a request to participate again in this year's Google Summer of Code (GSOC). GSOC is a program where students who are 18 or older (as of May 27th) spend their summer coding for an approved Open Source project and in return receive a stipend of $5000. Details can be found on the GSOC website: https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2013 We are looking for students passionate about Inkscape and Open Source software in general. Now is the time to develop your ideas and to begin to plan your project. Details about what is required to apply for GSOC to work on Inkscape can be found at: http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Google_Summer_of_Code Pay special attention to the required tasks listed on the SOC Application Template page. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested in working on Inkscape.

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