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Technical drawing / snapping
by A.J. Carter 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

I'm really pleased to have discovered inkscape recently and it's fantastic that it's free and open source. In the past I've used autodesk autosketch (a cut down version of autocad) for "non-cad" scientific/technical illustrations for publication in papers etc. One feature which I find makes drawing easier is the ability to set snapping constraints, like "endpoint", "midpoint", "centre", "tangent" when both drawing an element and selecting to transform an existing element (the cursor jumps and changes shape to indicate which snap is currently in action). I wondered if any similar feature exists in inkscape, or whether it might be considered for the roadmap? Thanks

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cannot save as EPS/PS
by Carlos \"Guâno\" Grohmann 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

Hello all, I am using the latest build (autopackage) in Linux, and I cannot save as PS or EPS. I always get an error msg and Inkscape closes. So far, I've been saving as PDF and then using pdftops, but it was really easier saving directly from Inkscape. Also, when I hit F8, I don't get the text tool, but it tries to open something in the sidebar... thanks Carlos -- +-----------------------------------------------------------+ Carlos Henrique Grohmann - Guano Visiting Researcher at Kingston University London - UK Geologist M.Sc - Doctorate Student at IGc-USP - Brazil Linux User #89721 - carlos dot grohmann at gmail dot com +-----------------------------------------------------------+ _________________ "Good morning, doctors. I have taken the liberty of removing Windows 95 from my hard drive." --The winning entry in a "What were HAL's first words" contest judged by 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY creator Arthur C. Clarke Can't stop the signal.

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Idiosyncratic mouse behavior in Windows!
by Jim Ford 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

I've just installed Inkscape on a Windows XP machine and am having major problems with the mouse. I've tried both the latest distro and the stable one with no difference in behavior. On clicking the mouse pointer on the Inkscape window, the action takes place far to the right of the window, not under the pointer. Not only does this make creating objects difficult, it make selecting them impossible! BTW, I've not found how to make the grid finer than the default 5mm one. Can it be done (like in Xfig)? Jim Ford

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connecting three line segments in one point
by Jos Kaefer 01 Oct '07

01 Oct '07

Hello Is it possible to have a node that connects three line segments in the same point? Or to attach a line to a specific edge of a rectangle? Thanks, Jos

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22.5 Angle constraint
by seth friedman 30 Sep '07

30 Sep '07

A couple of months I posted about a 22.5 degree angle constraint, and someone replied that it would easily be implemented in an upcoming version of inkscape. Does anyone know if this has been added yet? Best, Seth

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Snapping ellipses/circles/arcs
by Jean-Marc Molina 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

It seems Snapping [1] works fine for rectangles/squares but not for ellipses/circles/arcs. I'm trying to snap circles to the grid. Notes : * [1] http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Snapping.html

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Manipulating Text
by D. Jones 28 Sep '07

28 Sep '07

> > On 9/26/07, Claus Cyrny <wrote:> > > D. Jones wrote: > > > I was hoping some of you fellow inkscape users may now how to accomplish this > particular > > > way manipulating text. It started as a discussion at the inkscape forum in this > thread, > > > and I trying to find a reliable way to reproduce the indiana, ben hur and red hot > shape > > > of text. http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32 > > > > > > Can someone help out on this one, or is my only alternative to manually edit each > set of node. > > > > I'm afraid, yes (at least I didn't found another way), but I think this > > isn't as difficult as it sounds. > > > >My steps (I'm referring to the 'INDIANA' text). > > > > 1. Type your text with the text tool. > > 2. Make a ellipse for the curved text. Position it above the text. > > This will be for the upper part of 'INDIANA'. > > 3. Make a copy of this ellipse (CTRL+D), and put it right underneath > > the text. > > 4. Select both the text and the two ellipses, and align them vertically > > (center). > > 5. Select the text and execute 'Text > Object to Path'. > > 6. Draw the nodes until they go along the ellipses. > > 7. Execute CTRL + ALT + C. Now you can fine-tune the nodes. > > > > Regarding the lines of the text: I would adjust their width in the > > beginning. > > > > Here's a screenshot I just did to illustrate what I mean: > > > > http://home.arcor.de/ccyrny/downloads/indiana.png. > > > > Those are not all of the steps to create the INDIANA logo, but I think > > this is one way to accomplish this. > > > > HTH, > > > > Claus Will give this a try. I basically am trying to find a way so that i minize process so that if I do not like the result I can change rather quickly without excessive undos :) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469

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"failed to load the requested file" error message
by Glenn, Skeeter 27 Sep '07

27 Sep '07

When I use Inkscape to edit a SVG, when Inkscape launches it opens with just a black box. If I close it and try to open it again I get a "failed to load the requested file" error message. Any help would be great. Sometimes it seems Inkscape does not want to launch or stalls. When I try to launch again, it will stall for about 30sec, then open both request. Help!! Inkscape 0.45.1, built Mar 21 2007 running on Windows XP Sometimes I just wish someone who understands me would tell me what I mean Skeeter Glenn System Administrator and Analyst for Organization - CEDRS & BCA Computer Aided Engrg Systems Group - CADDStation, EWITS/PITS, EE Standards, M&PT and PSDS/PSDD Applications Support. Contact Info: Work Cell: 206-963-0135 E-Mail: skeeter.glenn@...2319... Telecommuting Info: On Site: Wednesday and Thursday (Auburn Hotel 17-70.1) Virtual Days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday Virtual Office: 206-963-0135

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Was I dreaming
by Gary Hawkins 26 Sep '07

26 Sep '07

OK I don't post here much, I live in lurkdom LOL I seem to remember something about being able to cut to a craft robo personal cutter direct from inkscape - tell me I did NOT dream this? (I'm 99.9% sure I even tested it but cannot find any emails to that effect??!!!????) if I did not dream this can anyone give me links etc to the version that does/did the cutting? Thanks Gaz(UK)

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Inkscape SVG extension / CMYK support
by Cedric Sagne 26 Sep '07

26 Sep '07

Hi. I was wondering there is any place where I could have more information about feature support for Inkscape SVG vs plain SVG. Also, I believe SVG does not support CMYK colour space colours (as per Tavmjong Bah's brilliant userguide), and this is important for logos and even EPS export gets imported in Scribus with RGB colours.... Any news on the planned CMYK support? Cedric

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