November 2015 - Inkscape Users

Thanks for your votes! We have our new "Draw Freely" font!
by C R 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

And the winner (by quite a bit, actually) is Euphoria Script! Thanks to everyone for the votes and helping us choose a new open font. The new font will be deployed to the website and relevant graphics. You can start using it now in your inkscape-related materials by downloading it here: (includes font and ofl license files). http://www.opendesignstudio.org/inkscape/euphoria_script.zip Have fun, and thanks again for the help! -C

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Re2:Font for vertical writing
by 服部頼義 29 Mar '16

29 Mar '16

I'm sorry , we have to change the permissions. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw6vYjcFltUVYW0wXzExRDVQZXM https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw6vYjcFltUVcmlTTlh1ZmNBNUE

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Get Previews from the Open Clip Art Library
by E. G. A. 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Just an absolute newbie running Inkscape 0.48.2 in a well working, really beautiful, vintage declared but loved computer (2.1 GHz PowerPC G5 & Mac OS X.5.8). To get Previews from the Open Clip Art Library*, it is needed to be registered at the openclipart.org site and fill up the user account data in the Inkscape Preferences**? * File > Import from Open Clip... ** Import/Export > Open Clip Art Library Username & Password. Thank you. -- Eneko Gotzon Ares

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Inkscape svg vs. plain svg.
by john Culleton 11 Jan '16

11 Jan '16

I know that some features of Inkscape svg go beyond the official svg standard and hence may not be interpreted properly by web browsers etc. Is there a list of these features somewhere? -- 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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Offset LPE
by Jabiertxo Arraiza Cenoz 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Hi to all. This is a mail about the "new" LPE offset I made with the help of the previous work of Liam P. White. in Join Type LPE and the Krzysztof Kosiński on new boolops code. The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfzvXD9jrAk This code is slow than previous (non lpe) with Livarot, I try to improve it but is slower. By the other side it bring to the user the ability to use non rounded join types on increment offseting. Any way I couldent full remove Livarot from the code want, is using to hadle nonzero fills and for simplify the paths. Not sure about the LPE, I spend a lot of effort improving it, but i couldent get it like Livarot one and think is a blocking problem to substitute SPOffset code like Mc- want, but maybe can be a first step to other dev... Another way can redone or mix it with Libarot but maybe is a back step. But if is not a problem, and while getting better result, we can do a LPE to offset like SPOffet do, allowing to remove SPOffset from the code. Also I hope could make join types diferent than rounded except extrapolated arc :(. Cheers, Jabier.

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problem (bug?) Wireframe Sphere extension
by Brynn 29 Nov '15

29 Nov '15

Hi Friends, I've just been experimenting with the Render > Wireframe Sphere extension, and found some unexpected behavior. Want to make sure if it's a bug or not, before I possibly make an unecessary report. Or maybe there's another place besides LP where it should be reported (assuming it's a bug)? Attached is a PNG export of what I see. These are the settings which produced it, although I tried several other radius values which also produced it. Lat = 8 Long = 16 Tilt = 0 Rot = 0 Rad = 145.0 Window 7, 64-bit, Inkscape 0.91, 32-bit (exe installer) So far, the trigger seems to be the Radius value -- over 100 px gives the unexpected result, and under 100 gives the expected result. I haven't tested with other options. But I could if it would be helpful. Should this be reported? Thank you very much :-) brynn

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trace bitmap on filtered JPG image
by Brynn 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Hi Friends, I was just playing around with a JPG, a filter, and Trace Bitmap. The filter is Filters menu > Image Paint and Draw > Posterize Basic. No matter what settings I use for that filter, for example Levels = 1 or Levels = 10 (which produce very different results) after I use Trace Bitmap, the result is identical to if I use Trace Bitmap with no filter at all. What gives? Doesn't Trace Bitmap "see" the filter? I can provide screenshots or examples, if necessary. Thanks for your help, brynn

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tutorials att Brynn
by Joanne Rancourt 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

I went to the link you gave http://forum.inkscapecommunity.com/index.php and registered but when I go to that page I can't figure out how to get to the tutorials ? the only clickable links lead to your profile `?

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Beginner
by C R 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

I recommend you convert it to vector using Inkscape's trace bitmap feature: https://youtu.be/i-xxhphybnE This will automatically make the white parts transparent, then you can set the colours of the vines to white, and change the opacity to create your water mark. -C On 22 Nov 2015 4:39 pm, "Joanne Rancourt" <joannerancourt@...12...> wrote: > I wanted to use parts of this image and add my name to it > > http://www.clker.com/clipart-butterfly-scroll-70.html# > > but when I did save as a png and tried to use it as a watermark it was not > transparent. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* C R <cajhne@...155...> > *To:* Joanne Rancourt <joannerancourt@...12...>; Inkscape User Community > <inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net> > *Sent:* Sunday, 22 November 2015, 15:31 > *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] Beginner > > Can you post an image of the design you wish to combine with your name? > There are many many ways to make a watermark, seeing what you want to > include in the watermark will help us give you a better answer. > > > On 22 Nov 2015 12:50 pm, "Joanne Rancourt" <joannerancourt@...12...> > wrote: > > at the moment I am just trying to create a watermark. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* C R <cajhne@...155...> > *To:* Inkscape User Community <inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net> > *Cc:* Joanne Rancourt <joannerancourt@...12...> > *Sent:* Sunday, 22 November 2015, 0:21 > *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] Beginner > > Are you cropping all your images to the same size before applying your > watermark? > On 21 Nov 2015 8:00 pm, "Brynn" <brynn@...3089...> wrote: > > Hi Joanne, > I've compiled a collection of links to all the best Inkscape > tutorials that I know about, and divided them into beginner, intermediate > and advanced. On the Home tab of Inkscape Community: > http://forum.inkscapecommunity.com/index.php > I don't know of any specifically for making watermarks. But you > would just draw the image you want to use, and add text for your > name....unless you want to draw your name, for example, like a signature. > Then whenever you're finished, just reduce the opacity of the whole thing. > When I first started learning to use Inkscape, I used Help menu > > Tutorials. Basic, Shapes, and Advanced are really good for beginners. > (Even though it's called Advanced, it really is for beginners -- honest > ;-) ) > For learning about drawing and editing paths, there's a tutorial in > Help menu > Inkscape manual > Quick Start > Hiking Club Logo: > http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/AShortExampleLogo.html > There > are other tutorials in the Quick Start chapter that you might find helpful. > And you can always ask for help here on the mailing list, or in the > forum, if you get stuck with something, or just have questions. > > Have fun! > brynn > > _____________________________________ > > From: Joanne Rancourt > Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 7:24 AM > To: Inkscape User Community > Subject: [Inkscape-user] Beginner > > > I used inkscape in the past but have not used it for a while and need some > refresher lessons. I want to make a simple watermark with a design and my > name and save as a transparent image. I need it in a few different sizes. > Are there any beginner tutorials you would recommend ? > > > thank you, > Joanne > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > 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] Beginner
by C R 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

Can you post an image of the design you wish to combine with your name? There are many many ways to make a watermark, seeing what you want to include in the watermark will help us give you a better answer. On 22 Nov 2015 12:50 pm, "Joanne Rancourt" <joannerancourt@...12...> wrote: > at the moment I am just trying to create a watermark. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* C R <cajhne@...155...> > *To:* Inkscape User Community <inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net> > *Cc:* Joanne Rancourt <joannerancourt@...12...> > *Sent:* Sunday, 22 November 2015, 0:21 > *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] Beginner > > Are you cropping all your images to the same size before applying your > watermark? > On 21 Nov 2015 8:00 pm, "Brynn" <brynn@...3089...> wrote: > > Hi Joanne, > I've compiled a collection of links to all the best Inkscape > tutorials that I know about, and divided them into beginner, intermediate > and advanced. On the Home tab of Inkscape Community: > http://forum.inkscapecommunity.com/index.php > I don't know of any specifically for making watermarks. But you > would just draw the image you want to use, and add text for your > name....unless you want to draw your name, for example, like a signature. > Then whenever you're finished, just reduce the opacity of the whole thing. > When I first started learning to use Inkscape, I used Help menu > > Tutorials. Basic, Shapes, and Advanced are really good for beginners. > (Even though it's called Advanced, it really is for beginners -- honest > ;-) ) > For learning about drawing and editing paths, there's a tutorial in > Help menu > Inkscape manual > Quick Start > Hiking Club Logo: > http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/AShortExampleLogo.html > There > are other tutorials in the Quick Start chapter that you might find helpful. > And you can always ask for help here on the mailing list, or in the > forum, if you get stuck with something, or just have questions. > > Have fun! > brynn > > _____________________________________ > > From: Joanne Rancourt > Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 7:24 AM > To: Inkscape User Community > Subject: [Inkscape-user] Beginner > > > I used inkscape in the past but have not used it for a while and need some > refresher lessons. I want to make a simple watermark with a design and my > name and save as a transparent image. I need it in a few different sizes. > Are there any beginner tutorials you would recommend ? > > > thank you, > Joanne > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > > > >

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raster crop extension, live preview issue
by Brynn 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

Hi Friends, Posting here first, to avoid possible duplicate report. I searched, didn't find anything, but it could still already be reported. Extensions menu > Raster > Crop is WAY convenient, and thank you very much for providing it! But the live preview possibly has an problem. When I enter a number in the first field (whichever field, it doesn't matter) the live preview shows it. No problem there. But when I put the 2nd new number in any field, the image shifts itself. Generally it shifts up and/or to the right, if I put a higher number; and it shifts down if I put a lower number (than what's already in the box). And every time I change the number value in a field, the image shifts itself one way or another. The greater the number change, the further it shifts. After a handful of positive changes, the image is moving out of the visible part of the canvas at the top. As a way to help in deciding where to crop, I had initially drawn a rectangle, thinking maybe the extension would use it (I noticed this new extension the other day, but this is the first time I've tried to use it). So when the image starts shifting, it's moving away from the rectangle that I was using as a guide. If I uncheck Live Preview, and re-check it, the image goes back where it started. It seems to only happen when I highlight the existing number, and type in new ones, into the fields. If I use the spinboxes, the image stays put. If I position the cursor, and backspace and then type new numbers, the image stays put. Only happens when I highlight numbers and type over them. Inkscape 0.91, 32-bit, exe installer, Windows 7, 64-bit. Let me know if I can provide any further info. Thanks :-) brynn

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Beginner
by Joanne Rancourt 21 Nov '15

21 Nov '15

I used inkscape in the past but have not used it for a while and need some refresher lessons. I want to make a simple watermark with a design and my name and save as a transparent image. I need it in a few different sizes. Are there any beginner tutorials you would recommend ? thank you,Joanne

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empty text boxes
by Brynn 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Hi Friends, I'll explain the problem here, before posting on LP. If it already exists, maybe someone can tell me, before I make a duplicate report. (I don't have very good luck searching on LP :-( ) I've been working on a series of Inkscape tutorials, using Inkscape to write the tutorials. So I'm using the Text tool a lot, making regular text....at least *on purpose* making regular text. But it seems I've made a lot of empty flowed text boxes by accident, which are selectable, even though they don't contain any text. I'm pretty sure it's happening when I try to highlight selected text and I don't have the mouse in precisely the correct position. And instead of highlighting text, I've dragged a tiny text box. But I assumed if I didn't type in it, and left the text box empty, it would not exist as an object. When selected via the Tab key, there is no bounding box or scaling handles. But there is identification on the status bar. I can't seem to select by dragging a selection box. But Ctrl A has same behavior -- identification on status bar, but no bounding box on the canvas. I'm not sure what use it is to have empty text boxes. Is this a bug? Or if it's intended, would it be reasonable as a feature request to have the option for empty text boxes not to be retained as objects? Thanks for enlightening me :-) All best, brynn

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Im having a hard time reporting this issue to the Inkscape forum - Can someone do it for me, please?
by Artie 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

Testing...one two three...Is this mic working? I’m using Inkscape v.0.91 on Windows 10 64 bit operating system. When one file is open & I import one image onto the canvas no problem, but import a second image into the same file & Inkscape crashes & closes every time. Is this happening to anyone else using Inkscape running on Windows 10 64 bit operating system. Are the Inkscape powers that be aware of this glitch? Please get back to me. Im having a hard time reporting this issue so If you can take it upon yourself & report it for me, I would appreciate it. Artie P.S. I’m having a hard time reporting this issue to the Inkscape forum - Can someone do it for me, please?

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Measure and Spray tool
by Jabiertxo Arraiza Cenoz 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

Hi to all, the spray tool and measure tool improvements are now in trunk, thanks to Nathan Hurst and Mc- for the fast reviews and to all people involved on it. Bug report it! Regards, Jabier. https://www.youtube.com/user/jabiertxof/videos

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question about power stroke
by Brynn 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Hi Friends, This has probably been discussed somewhere.....but I can't seem to find much info on either the website or wiki. And of course not When I'm using the power stroke LPE via Triangle In/Out in Pen or Pencil tool, it only gives me 1 control node (the pink kind). But if I draw a regular path, and add the power stroke via LPE editor, I get at least 2 control nodes, usually 3. I guess that's how it's supposed to be? But I wonder if there's a way to manually add more control nodes (pink)? If not, would that be a reasonable feature request? Or is there some reason why either it wouldn't work or would not be needed? There's a good chance I don't understand something about it. Thanks for your help :-) brynn

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Spray Tool V
by Jabiertxo Arraiza Cenoz 01 Nov '15

01 Nov '15

Hi again, another video to the list. Sorry for the multiple steps, but my initial objetive increase in each video. Next time I try to reduce the number of videos to one or maybe 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn3vzf-yA_w Whith this improvement, now the Spray tool get the trace dialog options if in "pick" mode. Cheers, Jabier.

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