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text-on-path text-to-path
by Jordan Holberg 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

Hi, everyone! Hoping someone can point me in the right direction, or confirm this isn't possible. Given this SVG (which renders as text-on-path, meaning the text's baseline is the defined path): <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" viewBox="0 0 872.55 872.55"> <path id="signaturePath" fill="none" stroke="none" d="M117,435a318,318 0 1,0 636,0a318,318 0 1,0 -636,0" /> <text style='font-size: 1.25em; opacity: 0.75; font-family: monospace;'> <textPath href="#signaturePath" startOffset='15%'> SOME TEXT HERE </textPath> </text></svg> I'd like to, using the command-line convert the text to paths:inkscape --export-plain-svg=converted.svg --export-text-to-path curveText.svg Unfortunately, while this does convert the text to paths, it does not keep the text placed ON the path; it just outputs paths in a straight line. Is the desired result achievable?

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Copy page as png without exporting
by Adam Johnston 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

Hi folks, I often use Inkscape to generate pngs that I paste into other programs like Google Docs etc. The easiest way is to copy and paste the image as a bit map using Windows clipboard. It would be great if there was a button to quickly copy the page contents as a png to the clipboard without having to save as an exported png. It would be similar to the preview we already get in icon preview, but with the option of copying it directly. Thanks Adam

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Inkscape takes a lot of time to open
by Danny Colin 20 Oct '20

20 Oct '20

Hi folks, I'm experiencing an issue where Inkscape takes way more time than other apps to open on my Linux install. I've done a `strace` and tried to understand the output but I must say it's a bit over my pay grade :). Would it be possible to have some help to find the issue? Here's my system information: OS: Fedora 32 (64bits) WM: bspwm Inkscape version: Inkscape 1.0.1 (3bc2e813f5, 2020-09-07) Pango version: 1.44.7 [installed from the official repo] And the `strace` output: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/dannycolin/f20eea26bccdc2f69908b8ffc3bd2… Thank you, -- *Danny Colin*

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Inkscape 1.0.1
by Marc Jeanmougin 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Inkscape 1.0.1 ============== Inkscape 1.0.1 is now released. You can download it at: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0.1/ then, if you want to support Inkscape, donate to the project at: https://inkscape.org/support-us/ ---------------- Inkscape 1.0.1 is mainly a stability and bugfix release. It also comes with a few new features that hadn't been stable enough to make it into Inkscape 1.0: * Selectors/CSS dialog is now available * Experimental color-managed PDF export through Scribus * Many crash fixes and bugs fixed ----------------------------- Join an Inkscape project team ----------------------------- Inkscape is always happy to welcome new contributors in various areas: code, docs, translation, UX, bug triaging, or even outreach! The main ways to get involved are listed on https://inkscape.org/contribute/ and you can get in touch with us on https://chat.inkscape.org/ Thanks to everyone involved in this release! -- The Inkscape team

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Translate to swedish
by freemem＠tutanota.com 30 Aug '20

30 Aug '20

Hi I'm new to translating work in general and for Inkscape in particular. I intend to start translation to Swedish but I am not sure how it works. Are there more people working on the Swedish translatino currently? If so, am I supposed to cooperate so that we can divide work between us or should I just go ahead and translate? Some advice would be great :-) BR /Freemem

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Question
by ogicar135 22 Aug '20

22 Aug '20

Hello, I have a question about inkscape version 0.92.5. Is there a way to select a part of the object, if there is how to do that. Thanks for reading.

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suggestions for improvement
by Benjamin Simon 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

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Inkscape path to printed circuit board (PCB) extension uploaded
by Erich Heinzle 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

I have contributed a pair of extensions that I refer to as Inkscape2pcb in the Inkscape contributions gallery. The extension code is primarily hosted on github at https://github.com/erichVK5/inkscape2pcb These extensions make it easier to create freeform artwork and outline geometry on printed circuit boards (PCBs), by allowing export of Inkscape paths to PCB layout features. Export to the following formats is possible: 1) the pcb-rnd layout editor as a subcircuit in native pcb-rnd lihata file format (.lht) ( see http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd/ ) 2) the gEDA PCB layout editor as a footprint in native gEDA PCB footprint format (.fp) ( see http://pcb.geda-project.org/ ) 3) KiCad users, indirectly, who can import gEDA PCB footprints from within KiCad ( see https://kicad-pcb.org/ ) The export script for pcb-rnd will also export paths as polygons, along with the outlines, provided the paths depict simple, non self-intersecting polygons. The pcb-rnd layout editor has a more capable data model than gEDA PCB, allowing polygons within footprints, and also load and save in KiCad formats. Enjoy responsibly! Erich

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Inkscape path to simple laser cutter gcode extension uploaded to gallery
by Erich Heinzle 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

I have contributed a simple export script that exports Inkscape paths as gcode suitable for cheap laser cutters running GRBL based controllers. I wanted a simple, no-nonsense exporter that produced g-code ready to send to a low cost ebay DIY laser cutter with a gcode sender like Universal g-code Sender ( see https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/ ). I have tested it with GRBL 0.8c on a stock ebay bought laser cutter with inkscape version 0.92. The laser control is simple on/off. The primary repository is at: https://github.com/erichVK5/inkscape2laserGRBL Enjoy responsibly, and avoid reflected and direct laser light exposure!! Regards, Erich.

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Question: Pattern-along-path (LPE) deforms circular path - known issue?
by Dieter Vogel 01 Aug '20

01 Aug '20

Hi, I'm Dieter and this is my first entry to this mailing list. As I really appreciate the efforts of the inkscape developers I would like to contribute by reporting issues/bugs. I've noticed that, whenever I add the LPE (Pattern along path) on a "perfect" circle (created with Ctrl -> make whole ellipse -> Object to path), the circle (the path for the pattern) gets slightly deformed - subsequently the pattern also doesn't follow a perfect circle. I'm able to replicate the problem (also with default preferences). Originally, I wanted to report this as a bug, but the inkscape website suggests to ask around first. So, does anybody know if this is a known issue or if it should behave like this (I suppose not)? On GitHub I couldn't find an entry for this particular issue. Thx, Dieter

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