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inkscape young artists
by artur coelho 31 May '07

31 May '07

Showcasing a work done by one of my young pupils using inkscape. I'm a portuguese schoolteacher who has found in inkscape an invaluable tool in the classroom. The pupils are very young, and have fallen in love with the program. http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/55573407/ I apologize if this list is not the place to publicize, but i have not found another way. -- <i>nulla dies sine linea</i>

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Equivalent to Illustrator's Gradient Mesh?
by Kat Tanaka Okopnik 31 May '07

31 May '07

Hi - I've finally gotten more comfortable with Inkscape's gradient tool (although I miss the interface of Illustrator's gradient editor), but I'm wondering if there's any equivalent in Inkscape to Illustrator's gradient mesh tool? For more explanation of the mesh tool, see here: http://www.magicalbutterfly.com/tutorials/meshtutorial/meshtutpage3.htm -- Kat Tanaka Okopnik Linux Gazette Mailbag Editor kat@...2161...

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Possible to reference external svg images?
by Nick Daly 31 May '07

31 May '07

Question:Is it possible to reference (not import/embed) one SVG image within another?A little bit of background:A few years ago, I used Flash 6 (I think) on a vector animation project and came out with a nice little animation. In an effort to teach myself the ins and outs of Inkscape, I tried to rebuild several memorable stills from the old flash animation in Inkscape and ran into a bit of trouble. The flash file contains references to objects within the file, making it straightforward work to refer to an object in the movie (an image of a car, for example).In my case, I've created a major file to hold all the sub-objects (backgrounds, cars, trees, people, and so forth), and would like to be able to reference them in the main (completed file). The closest functionality I can find to this that Inkscape offers is importing another svg image. Unfortunately, this is insufficient for my purposes, as import results in one file being copied into the other. Thus, the original image becomes completely independent of the copy in the other file, requiring an annoying process of reimporting and correctly transforming every time you update the original image. This also duplicates the file data, effectively doubling the size of whatever you're trying to create.So, my question is, is it possible to simply reference one file within another, to say "this file exists here, load the data, but don't save it in this file" (the equivalent of "include" directives in C and HTML, or Inkscape's own "Clone" command)? In theory, if Inkscape preserved the location and the transformation matrix of the object, along with the reference, it would have all the information necessary to reconstruct the external image in the document. Thus, any modifications to the external image would be reflected whenever the main image was updated.If this doesn't exist in Inkscape, is it possible in standard SVG? If so, I'll make a feature request out of it, if not, are there any other methods that you can use to accomplish this task?Thanks,Nick _________________________________________________________________ Change is good. See what’s different about Windows Live Hotmail. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/default.html?locale=en-us&ocid…

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Illustrate screenshots (bitmap) with vector objects and export at 100% (1:1 ratio)
by Jean-Marc Molina 31 May '07

31 May '07

I would like to use Inkscape as a screenshot illustrator (image editor). I have a bitmap, a software interface capture for example, and would like to draw some vector objects over it. However I can't find the proper zoom level to display the bitmap properly (at 100% or 200% it randomly works, it depends of the screenshot size) and more important, export it so the result is not "jagged". The zoom level, even at 100% (1:1) is never correct as Inkscape doesn't consider the canvas as a bitmap, as The GIMP does for example, but as vector. The only solution I found is to set the exported bitmap dimensions to 90 ppp but I'm not sure it works in all cases. I don't even know why 90 works, I suppose it balances the bitmap/vector ratio. I guess I'm looking for some sort of hybrid mode between bitmap and vector image editing.

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Two questions about paths and node sculpting
by Elfi Heck 31 May '07

31 May '07

Hi, some comment in another thread reminded me that I always wanted to ask: - Can I make a path (created from text) fit in a shape (for example like in this image from a German FontWork article: http://www.ooowiki.de/FontWork/SchriftMitBild?action=AttachFile&do=get&targ… Would I use node sculpting for this? If yes, how would I go about it? If no, is there another way? - Suppose I select only the nodes in the upper part of a shape and drag one from the top further upwards (with "Alt" pressed for node sculpting). How do I get the other selected nodes to "distribute" evenly between the node being dragged and the fixed nodes? Thank you, Elfi PS: I would have liked to search the list archives first but have problems accessing them (I'm getting a page saying "No Forum Chosen")

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Taking Measurements or Define the exact size of an object
by D. Jones 30 May '07

30 May '07

I know in the Gimp that when you make a selection you know the precise size of that selection how do you accomplish the same thing in inscape? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL

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Effects-Perspective, Python, Sources.
by Paweł Gęga 30 May '07

30 May '07

Hi all, Youtube tutorial on perspective is absolutely outstanding! I compiled Inkscape 0.45.1 from sources over the platform ,but by Perspective effect seems to not work too much properly, I know that The Object working as perspective should have 4 and only 4 nodes. Moreover I tried to work in the same way as in movieclip - the effect: all my objects stood in place as created. Are there any other requirements for good perspective effects other than '4 nodes' ? Maybe the problem is in python or that my Inkscape was compiled form sources? Paul.

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Placing Guides
by D. Jones 30 May '07

30 May '07

Thanks for the response on measuring objects. Just one more question how do I place guides exactly where I want them. For ex if I want a guide to appear 50% of the horizontal area of a document can I specify this somewhere or do I just have to drag until I get it where I want it ____________________________________________________________________________________Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433

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object size function of page format?
by David L 30 May '07

30 May '07

Hi, I'm a newbie using inkscape to annotate a floor plan I've created with cairo. I'm having a few little problems when I try to do this. The first problem is that the size of the objects in my floor plan change when I change the page format. For example, if I generate a square intended to print as 1" on a side, it initially is the correct size when I open the svg file with inkscape. However, after I pick a page format (eg: US Letter), the size of the square changes significantly. I'm not sure if this is newbie ignorance or a bug in cairo or inkscape. Below is some C code that generates an svg file with a 1" square as an example. How can I make objects print at their original size without simply manually rescaling everything after setting the page format? Thanks, David // compile like this: // g++ -Wall -c -g `pkg-config --cflags gtk+-2.0` -o cairosvg.o cairosvg.cpp // g++ -g -o cairosvg cairosvg.o `pkg-config --libs gtk+-2.0` #include <gtk/gtk.h> #include <glib.h> #include <gtk/gtk.h> #include <gdk/gdk.h> #include <cairo/cairo-svg.h> int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { cairo_surface_t *surface; surface = cairo_svg_surface_create("foo.svg", 100, 100); cairo_t *cr; cr = cairo_create (surface); cairo_surface_destroy(surface); cairo_rectangle (cr, 0.0, 0.0, 100, 100); cairo_clip (cr); cairo_move_to(cr, 10, 10); cairo_line_to(cr, 10, 82); cairo_line_to(cr, 82, 82); cairo_line_to(cr, 82, 10); cairo_close_path(cr); cairo_set_source_rgb(cr, 0,1,0); cairo_set_line_width (cr, 0.1); cairo_stroke(cr); cairo_move_to(cr, 46,46); cairo_show_text(cr, "X"); cairo_show_page (cr); cairo_destroy (cr); return 0; } _________________________________________________________________ More photos, more messages, more storage�get 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migrati…

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How To Install Type 1 Fonts on Linux Debian/Ubuntu?
by Dave Fisher 30 May '07

30 May '07

Dear All, I am a new list member (although long-time Inkscape user), please accept my apologies if this question has been asked and answered in some place that I can't find or am unaware off. All the fonts I can see listed in my Inkscape installation are TTF. I have Type 1 fonts on my system and would like to use them in Inkscape, e.g. for embedding. I've read that there are problems with this on Windows and OSX, is this true for Linux also? If not, can anyone suggest a method I can follow? I'm no stranger to the command line and I've previously learnt more about Debian/Ubuntu font management that I ever wanted to ;-) Dave

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Illustrator Brushes
by D. Jones 29 May '07

29 May '07

Is it possible to use illustrator brushes in Inkscape? And if so how would you do it. ____________________________________________________________________________________Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/

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Crop tool?
by John R. Culleton 29 May '07

29 May '07

In Gimp one can "flatten" a document to put all layers and all pieces into one object. Once this is done one can crop to a segment of the object and if needed enlarge it to a new size. I need those steps or equivalent to create a multi page (and more readable) version of the help document "keys.svg. " What are the Inkscape analogs of flatten and crop? -- John Culleton Able Indexing and Typesetting Precision typesetting (tm) at reasonable cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. http://wexfordpress.com

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Effects-Perspective, Python, Sources.
by Paweł Gęga 29 May '07

29 May '07

Yes, It is working properly. Great help.

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Gradient fill Quality (Linux user)
by Paweł Gęga 29 May '07

29 May '07

Please find attched sample gradient. Same in exported PNG as in Inkscape. No I did not check compresion quality while exporting PNG bitmaps. Paul

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Gradient smoothnes quality (Linux user)
by Pgega 29 May '07

29 May '07

Hi there, I would like to ask about inkscape gradient fill option. When I use gradients I can easily recognise tone steps in the gradient ..especially when I am using few gredient filled objects with different transparency levels. What might be the reason ? I using Debian , Xorg 24 bit Color Depth. When I draw the same picture under windows with AI or Photoshop the gradients are more smooth. Thanks, Paul -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Gradient-smoothnes-quality-%28Linux-user%29-tf3826840… Sent from the Inkscape - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Effects-Perspective, Python, Sources.
by Paweł Gęga 29 May '07

29 May '07

Thanks for the tips for perspective If I would know those requirements I would not lose so much time before - now it's time to check it again.. Thank you very much indeed.

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16-bit?
by Claus Cyrny 29 May '07

29 May '07

Hi all, I would like to know if it is possible to export/save Inkscape files in a color depth of 16-bit/channel? I would like to edit a bitmap in 16-bit, by drawing "over" it with the Inkscape tools, and then exporting it as a 16-bit bitmap (maybe PNG, if the 16-bit are kept). TIA, Claus -- Home Page - http://home.arcor.de/ccyrny/ [in English] graf-o-matic 2.0 - http://grafomatic01.twoday.net/ [in German]

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Perspecitve.
by Paweł Gęga 28 May '07

28 May '07

Yes I am so learning machine everyday. Pawel

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Quickly Removing Guides
by David Niezabitowski 28 May '07

28 May '07

Is there a way to quickly remove a guide? Something like, Shift+Click? -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.

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Setting dimensions.
by John R. Culleton 28 May '07

28 May '07

The default dimension setting for the marginal scales in Inkscape is in pixels which makes sense for most developmental work. But I prefer to work in inches, since my finished products (book covers) must be laid out very precisely in inches to get the spine to come out right. Of course one can create the components in inkscape and then stitch them together in e.g., Gimp, Scribus or even TeX. But I prefer to deal with the whole product in one program if possible. In Gimp there is an item in the lower left corner that resets the scales in e.g., inches. Does Inkscape have a corresponding setting somewhere? -- John Culleton Able Indexing and Typesetting Precision typesetting (tm) at reasonable cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. http://wexfordpress.com

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Perspecitve.
by Paweł Gęga 28 May '07

28 May '07

Hi there, Is there any way to apply perspective modification to some object? ..Like skew? Inkscape is the best but I can not find out how to apply such modifications... P.

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Gradient fill Quality (Linux user)
by Paweł Gęga 28 May '07

28 May '07

Sorry, for stupid attachments, Please find attached links with my gradient examples: http://id1.icis.pcz.pl/paul/1.png http://id1.icis.pcz.pl/paul/2.png

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Of Tutorials and Manners
by Aaron Elmquist 28 May '07

28 May '07

I need some input on the open source community on this one. I ran across a simple but neat tutorial on gimptalk.com on how to do woven tribal artwork with GIMP. I've since adjusted the method for inkscape and put a short 5 step tutorial together on how to do the appropriate path manipulations. I would like to post this somewhere. I have tried to contact the original author "Clay Ogre" but have not received a reply. Would I be stepping on anyone's toes if I posted this? If not where could I post it? If so, I'll just keep it as a reference for myself. ~A

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Gradient fill Quality (Linux user)
by Paweł Gęga 28 May '07

28 May '07

Hi there, I would like to ask about inkscape gradient fill option. When I use gradients I can easily recognise tone steps in the gradient ..especially when I am using few gredient filled objects with different transparency levels. What might be the reason ? I using Debian , Xorg 24 bit Color Depth. When I draw the same picture under windows with AI or Photoshop the gradients are more smooth. Thanks, Paul

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unable to copy objects between documents
by David L 28 May '07

28 May '07

Hi, If I generate text from cairo and create an svg output, I'm able to see the text from inkscape, but attempts to copy that text to a new document fail. As an example, in the source code that I provided in my previous post entitled "object size function of page format?", an svg file is created with an "X" in the center of of a square. If I copy the grouped object containing the square and the "X" into a new document, only the square appears... the X doesn't show up. Where did it go? Thanks, David _________________________________________________________________ Like the way Microsoft Office Outlook works? You�ll love Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migrati…

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