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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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Hackfest Today! 4PM UTC Leadership/Board day
by Martin Owens 11 Jul '20

11 Jul '20

Dear Develoeprs, Users and everyone, Today is the first experimental online hackfest day. Go here to join: https://digimedia1.r2.enst.fr/b/vec-tz3-fi9 Today we'll join joining teams and talking about what responsibilities different parts of the project do or should have as well as hosting a "Meet the board" meeting at 5PM UTC. Hope to see you all there! Next week: UX and design day! Best Regards, Martin Owens

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weird behavior Text along path group copy ungroup
by Francesco De Comité 08 Jul '20

08 Jul '20

Open this code in inkscape (a text along a circular path). Group it all Copy paste Ungroupe : the text is no longer along the path. What's wrong with that code (progeamgenerated) ? Thanks <svg viewBox="0 0 500 500" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <circle cx="250.0" cy="250.0" r="119.04761904761904" fill="none" stroke="red" id="sphereceleste" stroke-width="0.5" /> <text font-family="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" font-size="7" > <textPath xlink:href="#sphereceleste" startOffset="20%">equateur</textPath> </text></svg>

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I send my email to the list
by Francesco De Comité 08 Jul '20

08 Jul '20

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Inkscape Vectors July Meeting Invitation
by Maren Hachmann 03 Jul '20

03 Jul '20

Hello everyone, the Inkscape Vectors (Marketing and Outreach team) are holding their monthly meeting tomorrow at 15:00 UTC. (time zone converted: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Inkscape+Vectors+… ) Find the proposed Agenda at https://gitlab.com/inkscape/vectors/general/-/issues/162 . Please add your agenda item suggestions to the issue, and join us in the dedicated rocket.chat channel at https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/team_vectors See you tomorrow! Maren

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Errores Inkscape
by Jonnika 30 Jun '20

30 Jun '20

Hola que tal, Soy usuaria del programa inskcape, lo utilizó en la vectorización de patrones de costura que trabajo en otro programa específico Seamly y así puedo cortarlos en tela a través de láser e imprimirlos si hace falta. Me grabe la versión 1.0 para probarla, pero tengo algunas dudas al respecto de los errores que me salen, es normal, es mi ordenador?? - Suelo trabajar con varias ventanas, pero cuando ajusto las propiedades de documento, se quedan las ventanas abiertas y no las puedo cerrar, a veces desaparecen cuando cambió de archivo, pero se colapsa el programa se cierra y genera un archivo automático .................svg.2020-06-22-20-16-10.0.svg También se colapsa y se cierra si trabajas con dibujos que tengan mucha resolución o cuando quise utilizar: trayecto/vectorizar mapa de bits. Con la anterior versión alguna vez también se cerraba el programa pero no tanto como con esta. Pongo los datos de mi ordenador, por si ese es el problema. Mi ordenador es portatil marca Asus. Windows 10 Home 2019 Procesador Intel (R) Celeron (R) CPU N2840 2.16 GHZ Memoria RAM 4,00 (3,89 GB utilizables) Sistema operativo 64 bits Procesador X64 Gracias Pilar

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matching drawing dimensions to print
by Kent Tenney 29 Jun '20

29 Jun '20

Howdy, Inkscape 1.0(1.0+r73+1) A 5"x7" rect in a drawing prints to 4.75" x 6.75" Can this be tweaked in Inkscape? Is it a printer or driver issue? Thanks, Kent

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