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Wiki!
by Jon Phillips 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

http://wiki.inkscape.org/ is our new wiki location. I updated on the website. It redirs to: http://wiki.inkscape.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl Please help me find any place on the site and in our documentation that refers to the old one. It works! Thanks again to fd.o and anholt who are awesome! * Michael you can add what you wanted to add now... For memory sake, it is hosted under the create.freedesktop.org project...in a folder called wiki_inkscape Jon -- 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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Gradient fills not exported to postscript or EPS?
by Kinsley Turner 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Hey-ho, I exported some diagrams to postscript, then converted these to PDF with ps2pdf under Linux. (very easy, and works well). But I noticed that anything with a gradient fill loses the fill completely. I figured that perhaps the PDF was borken, but even just firing up ghostscript (gv file.ps) shows the same result. I didn't use any transparency in my gradient stops. If you want to test for yourself, create a document with a simple gradient filled shape. Export to PS or EPS, then view this (or convert to PDF and load the sucker into acrosplat.) You'll get an empty shape! Is this a known issue, or have I missed something ? thanks, -Kingsley PS> Any suggestions as to a workaround ? Please consider our environment before printing this email. WARNING - This email and any attachments may be confidential. If received in error, please delete and inform us by return email. Because emails and attachments may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems, you must be cautious. Westpac cannot guarantee that what you receive is what we sent. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email by Westpac, please contact us immediately. It is also important to check for viruses and defects before opening or using attachments. Westpac's liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. This email and its attachments are not intended to constitute any form of financial advice or recommendation of, or an offer to buy or offer to sell, any security or other financial product. We recommend that you seek your own independent legal or financial advice before proceeding with any investment decision. Westpac Institutional Bank is a division of Westpac Banking Corporation, a company registered in New South Wales in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Westpac is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority and is registered at Cardiff in the United Kingdom as Branch No. BR 106. Westpac operates in the United States of America as a federally chartered branch, regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141.

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text-to-path not working
by Tim Reeves 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

I'm using Inkscape 0.42 / WinXP and I can't get the text-to-path tool to work. I downloaded some text-to-path example svg files and I can see the result, but I can't do it myself. Any ideas? Thanks.

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arrows on paths -> setting colour ?
by Kinsley Turner 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Hi-ho, I've got some beautiful arrows on my inkscape-drawn network diagram, but the arrowheads always stay black! Is it possible to colour them ? How? -kt (my apologies for the belowed) Please consider our environment before printing this email. WARNING - This email and any attachments may be confidential. If received in error, please delete and inform us by return email. Because emails and attachments may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems, you must be cautious. Westpac cannot guarantee that what you receive is what we sent. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email by Westpac, please contact us immediately. It is also important to check for viruses and defects before opening or using attachments. Westpac's liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. This email and its attachments are not intended to constitute any form of financial advice or recommendation of, or an offer to buy or offer to sell, any security or other financial product. We recommend that you seek your own independent legal or financial advice before proceeding with any investment decision. Westpac Institutional Bank is a division of Westpac Banking Corporation, a company registered in New South Wales in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Westpac is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority and is registered at Cardiff in the United Kingdom as Branch No. BR 106. Westpac operates in the United States of America as a federally chartered branch, regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141.

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Vector programs and svg
by Karol Krenski 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Hi list, I need to send files from inkscape to be printed on a callendar. I can see already that gimp opened gradients a bit different from inkscape. I don't have an easy access to Illustrator and Corel Draw, or whatever else they use in poligraphy. The question is what is the best way and best format to send them the files? I know ps lacks transparent gradients, which I use in the pics. svg would be the best (what's the 'inkscape svg' vs 'plain svg' thing in the save dialogs?) but never seen svg opened in Adobe or Corel. Would instructing them to install inkscape solve the problem? Is inkscape ready for poligraphy? In the worst case I will send them png images... Karol

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imports cdr?
by Adrian Dusa 23 Aug '05

23 Aug '05

Hi, I'm a newbie on Linux and I want to use only open-source software. Not only I switched from Win to Lin, but I want to give up on Corel Draw and start using Inkscape (which in my opinion is the best open-source replacement). Is it possible to import Corel Draw files? I know it's a proprietary format, I just hope some solution could be found. If not, what other format should I export from Corel in order to migrate my files to Inkscape? TIA, Adrian -- Adrian Dusa Arhiva Romana de Date Sociale Bd. Schitu Magureanu nr.1 Tel./Fax: +40 21 3126618 \ +40 21 3120210 / int.101 -- This message was scanned for spam and viruses by BitDefender. For more information please visit http://linux.bitdefender.com/

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Patterns
by David Gurr 23 Aug '05

23 Aug '05

I'm new to Inkscape, so if this is a dumb question please be gentle with me ... Is there any way of having predefined patterns available for a drawing? Here's my scenario: - I have a room plans drawn in a CAD application - I generate SVG by printing through the SVGmaker print driver - I'd then like to be able to apply patterns to objects in the room plans without having to import each object and then convert it to a pattern If there's no intrinsic way to do this in Inkscape at present, am I right in thinking that it should be feasible to pre-process the SVG file and include the appropriate pattern definitions within it before I open it in Inkscape? Thanks Dave Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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put [objects] on path ..
by Jay Vaughan 23 Aug '05

23 Aug '05

hi all, i'm using inkscape to create prototype user interface elements, and one thing i'm trying to work out how to do is 'put objects on path', where i have a grouped list of objects (say, 100 rects) and i want them to individually be 'put' on a path.. so that i can, say, draw a curve, and then 'conform' the rect-group of my object to the path .. sort of like 'put on path' for text, only for rect objects instead. i can't, however, quite work out how to do this .. is there a way to take a large number of rects, and constrain their 'bottom edges' to a path using inkscape? something obvious i'm overlooking, perhaps .. (i don't want to use text, but maybe thats a way to do it ..) -- ; Jay Vaughan

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printing on a win printserver
by Stefan Fuhrmann 23 Aug '05

23 Aug '05

Hello all, I'm using kubuntu on my desktop and have here a win printserver in the lan. In kcontrol is the printer successful created and is ready to work. I tried "smb://...." in the print dialog of inkscape but this don't work! My question is how can I print over the win print-server? what is the correct command? tia stefan

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0.42.2 tagged
by MenTaLguY 22 Aug '05

22 Aug '05

OK, release folks. 0.42.2 is tagged, containing all the stuff that was originally slated for 0.42.1. Do your release thing, and let's put this paper bag thing behind us once and for all... -mental

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Re: [Inkscape-user] imports cdr?
by Adrian Dusa 22 Aug '05

22 Aug '05

On Monday, 22 Aug 2005 12:22:49 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: > Adrian Dusa wrote: > > Hi, > > [...snip...] > > There is no way to import .cdr files in Inkscape, but Corel Draw should > be able (at least in the last versions) to export as SVG. > > -- > nicu Thank you Nicu, it works just about fine (colors and text are not exported but I can handle that). In the mean time, I have a hack of a trouble to upgrade to 0.42 (loads of dependencies to also upgrade) All the best, Adrian -- This message was scanned for spam and viruses by BitDefender. For more information please visit http://linux.bitdefender.com/

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Re: double lines
by les kraut 22 Aug '05

22 Aug '05

yes!....Works Great! Thanks! > convert the stroke to a path. On the resulting path, >remove the fill, >add a 2mm stroke, and remove the endcaps via split >path between two non >endpoint nodes and you should have just what you are >looking for. > >Heh, just tried it. It even works. >Very round about, but I think that might give you what >you need. And >perhaps someone else has a better idea. :) > >Aaron Spike ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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images for a magazine...
by Emanuel Glitia 22 Aug '05

22 Aug '05

hi. I'm writing an article about Inkscape for a Linux magazine in Romania, and I wanted to ask if I may put images from the website in the article showing off features. I would rather use those rather than screenshtos made by myself as they look better for the ammount of time I have. Also if there are inkscape artists here who would allow me to put artwork they made I would be highly interested. For artwork I would have text under the images in the form of "artwork_name - artist's name". Thank you... and big thanks to the creators... I didn't find how I could reach you directly: thank you for this great product! PS: I was just showing it off to my coleagues excited about the great "about"s you have/had, real artwork/desing... and about opening tutorials inside an inkscape document... has a great inpact and also great functionality (you can try it as you do it). PS2: If you think I might not showcase enough a particular great feature the program says please feel free to underline it to me so I don't forget it. Thank you!

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Inkscape 0.42 on CD in German Magazine c't
by Colin Marquardt 21 Aug '05

21 Aug '05

Hi, the issue of the german computer mag c't with Inkscape 0.42 on CD is out (18/2005). The CD contains only the Windows version, but mentions that Linux and Mac OS X are available for download. It's listed on page 146, together with many other programs that are on the CD, like Scribus (which comes as a Linux binary FWIW). Cheers, Colin

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double lines
by les kraut 20 Aug '05

20 Aug '05

I am trying to draw freehand lines that are parrellel to each other. I would like about a 1mm gap between two 2mm lines. I have looked at everything in the stroke style menu, is there another setting somewhere? Thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Mailman logo - how to create something simillar
by Hans Deragon 20 Aug '05

20 Aug '05

Greetings. I am a neophyte with inkscape. But I wonder if there is an easy way to generate a logo simillar to the mailman logo: http://www.gnu.org/graphics/dragonlogo.jpg Anybody have some tips on how to create the nice waves and the texture? Best regards, Hans Deragon -- Consultant en informatique/Software Consultant Deragon Informatique inc. Open source: http://www.deragon.biz http://facil.qc.ca (Promotion du libre) mailto://hans@...988... http://autopoweroff.deragon.biz (Logiciel)

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Attaching path nodes to objects
by unknown＠example.com 19 Aug '05

19 Aug '05

Hi, I'm an Inkscape newbie; Is there any way I can attach a path node to something else (say, a shape)? so that, when the shape is moved, that node of the path moves with it, but the rest of the path stays put (so the shape of the path will change)? -- John.

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Writing an extension
by Karol Kreński 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

I think I may have found the idea to resolve the issue I myself submitted: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1261413&group_id=9… I would like to try and write an extension in perl. I have never writen any plugin, but it looks possible for me to complete. After a quick look at perl dropshadow plugin and SpSVG.pm, the only problem I seem to have is how I should ask inkscape to pass the coordinates of selected nodes. It will have to be passed to my script together with object id. Can anybody help? Karol

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RedHat Magazine on Inkscape
by Robert Crosbie 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Saw this in the latest issue of RedHat Magazine: http://www.redhat.com/magazine/010aug05/features/inkscape/ Cheers, -- Rob. http://woodpendant.com

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RE: [Inkscape-user] images for a magazine...
by Hibbs, Phil 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

>feel free to use any of my images from >http://simarilius.deviantart.com/gallery/ > >Cheers > >John Of course despite my having pointed out the problems with the GPL, all you need is for the image creator to say "You may use them in the article", and the GPL restrictions no longer apply, because the right to redistribute doesn't apply either. That is, in effect, a licence to use them in the article under normal copyright. __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant __________________________________________________ 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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printing
by Michal Žeravík 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Hi, I noticed Print Direct disappears, so are you planning any neat print dialog with preview? It is long time needed feature. Is it able to set any printing preferences before just print? Michal

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FW: Bad Data was detected in a mail message addressed to you
by Hibbs, Phil 17 Aug '05

17 Aug '05

I have got about eight messages like this since subscribing to inkscape-user. Does anyone know what is causing them? I have called our own help desk, but this message is not related to company business and they're very strict about that sort of thing. __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant __________________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: Anti-Virus.CSC@...974... [mailto:Anti-Virus.CSC@...974...] Sent: 16 August 2005 23:00 To: Hibbs, Phil Subject: Bad Data was detected in a mail message addressed to you MAILSweeper detected Bad Data (encountered an error) in the following mail message sent to you. The mail is currently quarantined. This may be due to one of the following: 1. The message has some uuencoded data that uses an unrecognised uuencoding character set. 2. The message contains a malformed nested MIME multipart. 3. The message has a CDA format attachment (eg Word, Excel) that has become corrupt or contains some anomalies From: inkscape-user-admin(a)lists.sourceforge.net Subj: Re: [Inkscape-user] Export makes a shape solid (strokes into paths) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:59:08 -0300 Mailsweeper:MISSBHAMSWI02@...974... Message Area: Bad Data Incoming If you have a legitimate business reason for receiving this message, please email this quarantine message, together with your request to the Customer Service Centre, mail to: CSC,Customer-Centre. DO NOT reply to this mail. Should you need further assistance call the Customer Service Centre on 4488. 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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RE: [Inkscape-user] Export makes a shape solid
by Hibbs, Phil 17 Aug '05

17 Aug '05

bulia byak: >I cannot reproduce this. I have logged the bug now. It seems to be sensitive to the export settings, try "Drawing" at 240dpi. __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant __________________________________________________ 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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RE: [Inkscape-user] 3D drawings
by Hibbs, Phil 17 Aug '05

17 Aug '05

> >This was done with Effect->Interpolation. > File->Inkscape Preferences->Misc->Enable script effects [x] Thanks - how do I get this option to actually do anything? I selected both shapes and invoked the effect, nothing happened. I deleted the bottom group and tried the effect with nothing selected, and with just one object selected, and with both selected, nothing. In other news I have found a minor bug, do I report it here or should I join another list? __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant __________________________________________________ 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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RE: [Inkscape-user] Export makes a shape solid
by Hibbs, Phil 17 Aug '05

17 Aug '05

bulia byak: >I cannot reproduce this. Your SVG has no background, so it seems >likely that when exported with transparent background, the resulting >PNG may be misrendered by some software that can't handle PNG >transparency. Use Firefox to view the PNG. If the problem persists, >please open a bug and attach both SVG and PNG there. The problem is apparent in Firefox, and also if I immediately import the png into Inkscape. I have found the bug reporting page so I'll post it there. __________________________________________________ Phil Hibbs | Capgemini | Rotherham Technical Consultant __________________________________________________ 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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