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Dialog boxes...
by Roeland Huys 16 Jan '09

16 Jan '09

Hi, What do you guys think of following issues? (I have posted it on Launchpad): I usually work with many different files open at the same time. Everytime I open inkscape, I have to re-open and re-position my dialog boxes. This is very cumbersome... -> Would there be a way to remember the positions and states of the dialog boxes? Both for floating and docked dialogs? Furthermore: I discovered this problem when working with many open documents. I use the program in the same way as we use "GIMP": different open files, and floating dialogs. The idea is that if I open a second document, I can use the dialog boxes which are already on my screen. If I raise another document (e.g. click on the taskbar), the dialog boxes should remain where they are, and I can use the same dialog boxes for a different document. This does not work now: * when opening different files by launching inkscape by clicking in the file browser ("Nautilus"), the different open files do not share the same dialogs. This is unwanted! * when opening different files by opening the file within inkscape, there is this bug: 1. Open a drawing "A.svg" 2. Open some dialogs (e.g. line style) using "floating" dialogs. 3. Open another drawing "B.svg" by File->Open . The file "B.svg" is raised on top, the dialogs remain (OK) 4. Click on an object in this drawing 5. Now click on the line style dialog. Immediately, "A.svg" raises!! This is unwanted behaviour! Cheers, Roeland.

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Clear Open recent?
by Benct Philip Jonsson 11 Jan '09

11 Jan '09

Is it possible to clear the list of documents in File -> Open recent? /BP

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Cannot open svg files
by Docsonic 09 Jan '09

09 Jan '09

I am using the latest build on Win XP and every time I preview or try to open an svg file Inkscape crashes with an 'internal error'. If I try and import an svg, Inkscape crashes with no error, it just closes itself. Thanks, Tony -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Cannot-open-svg-files-tp21356502p21356502.html Sent from the Inkscape - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

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Inkscape and good causes
by Josh Andler 09 Jan '09

09 Jan '09

Hey all, I decided to pass this along as it is in the same basic spirit of open source with the attitude of doing something for a cause greater than one's self (our global community). Recently there was a contest held on DeviantART to promote breast cancer awareness and early prevention that was sponsored by DeviantART, MGM (yes, the studio), and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. With over 1,400 submissions spanning all kinds of art forms imaginable, the Grand Prize Winner chosen was by one of our Inkscapers on DA (and yes she used Inkscape for this), Loraine A. Baird, aka QuicheLoraine. The competition results are here (which contains a link to her winning entry, but also shows a few runners up for reference): http://news.deviantart.com/article/66804/ And her gallery which contains quite a bit of excellent work done in inkscape can be seen here: http://quicheloraine.deviantart.com/gallery/ Congratulations to her, and if you have a DA account it would be nice to drop by and leave her a comment. Cheers, Josh

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Drawing problem
by Joe Ward 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

I want to learn to use Inkscape in conjunction with Scribus to put out a newsletter. I want to create a box to go around a photograph and then import it into Scribus. In Inkscape, I click on the rectangle tool and drag as instructed, and nothing seems to happen. Then I scroll the window, and find that I've drawn a box below the desktop or canvas or whatever it's called. How can I cause the program to draw the box where I click and drag? I uninstalled the program and downloaded and installed it again, but the same thing happens in the second installation. Joe Ward

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Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
by Josh Andler 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Hey Everyone, As 2008 comes to a close I wanted to wish a happy holiday season to all and to wish everyone a very happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous new year! A big "THANK YOU!" goes out to to all contributors... whether developers, translators, testers, users, or even just advocates or constructive critics, Inkscape would not be where it is today without everything that you all have given. Thanks again and I can't wait to see what 2009 has in store for us all! Cheers! Josh

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JavaFX Exporter
by Gregg Bolinger 17 Dec '08

17 Dec '08

The other day I grabbed the latest code from the trunk and built Inkscape and installed it. The JavaFX exporter was there but the resulting syntax isn't valid JavaFX 1.0 syntax. It looks to be from some point in the RC line of the SDK. Is this being worked on and if so is there an ETA when the 1.0 compatible exporter will be available? Thanks. -- Gregg Bolinger

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Snapping to Edge of Paths
by Mike Lewis 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

Hi, I'm new to inkscape and have used CorelDRAW a bit. One feature I really like is the ability to snap to edges of paths (as well as midpoints and whatnot). Is there something like this in Inkscape? Thanks, Mike Lewis -- Michael Lewis lolrus.org mikelikespie@...155...

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Inkscape to Blender:Planetary gears
by Elwin Estle 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

Original gears made in Inkscape with the gear effect, then the .svg's are imported into Blender, extruded and animated. First attempt, 2 gears: http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5567/planetaryxl1.gif Second attempt, 5 gears (1 annulus gear, three planetary gears, and a sun gear). Had a heckuva time figuring out the rotation for the central gear. Run the vid twice. For some reason, the first time it runs way too fast. http://vimeo.com/2425916

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Scripting
by Alessandro Antonello 04 Dec '08

04 Dec '08

Hi all. I am new in this mailing list and I want some help on writing a little script that I despereted need. I have a huge SVG file. Its resolution is 20000+ by 38000+ and I need to slice it in little PNG peaces with 180x150 pixels. I wrote an batch file (I am a Windows user) that automate this but since it calls the inkscape in the command line to every peace that need to be exported it is very, very, very slow. Some one can guide me in writing a script that could do this in a little less time? I am currently using the version 0.46 of Inkscape in a Windows XP. Regards. -- Alessandro Antonello

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