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Two questions about paths and node sculpting
by Elfi Heck 31 May '07

31 May '07

Hi, some comment in another thread reminded me that I always wanted to ask: - Can I make a path (created from text) fit in a shape (for example like in this image from a German FontWork article: http://www.ooowiki.de/FontWork/SchriftMitBild?action=AttachFile&do=get&targ… Would I use node sculpting for this? If yes, how would I go about it? If no, is there another way? - Suppose I select only the nodes in the upper part of a shape and drag one from the top further upwards (with "Alt" pressed for node sculpting). How do I get the other selected nodes to "distribute" evenly between the node being dragged and the fixed nodes? Thank you, Elfi PS: I would have liked to search the list archives first but have problems accessing them (I'm getting a page saying "No Forum Chosen")

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Taking Measurements or Define the exact size of an object
by D. Jones 30 May '07

30 May '07

I know in the Gimp that when you make a selection you know the precise size of that selection how do you accomplish the same thing in inscape? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL

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Effects-Perspective, Python, Sources.
by Paweł Gęga 30 May '07

30 May '07

Hi all, Youtube tutorial on perspective is absolutely outstanding! I compiled Inkscape 0.45.1 from sources over the platform ,but by Perspective effect seems to not work too much properly, I know that The Object working as perspective should have 4 and only 4 nodes. Moreover I tried to work in the same way as in movieclip - the effect: all my objects stood in place as created. Are there any other requirements for good perspective effects other than '4 nodes' ? Maybe the problem is in python or that my Inkscape was compiled form sources? Paul.

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Placing Guides
by D. Jones 30 May '07

30 May '07

Thanks for the response on measuring objects. Just one more question how do I place guides exactly where I want them. For ex if I want a guide to appear 50% of the horizontal area of a document can I specify this somewhere or do I just have to drag until I get it where I want it ____________________________________________________________________________________Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433

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object size function of page format?
by David L 30 May '07

30 May '07

Hi, I'm a newbie using inkscape to annotate a floor plan I've created with cairo. I'm having a few little problems when I try to do this. The first problem is that the size of the objects in my floor plan change when I change the page format. For example, if I generate a square intended to print as 1" on a side, it initially is the correct size when I open the svg file with inkscape. However, after I pick a page format (eg: US Letter), the size of the square changes significantly. I'm not sure if this is newbie ignorance or a bug in cairo or inkscape. Below is some C code that generates an svg file with a 1" square as an example. How can I make objects print at their original size without simply manually rescaling everything after setting the page format? Thanks, David // compile like this: // g++ -Wall -c -g `pkg-config --cflags gtk+-2.0` -o cairosvg.o cairosvg.cpp // g++ -g -o cairosvg cairosvg.o `pkg-config --libs gtk+-2.0` #include <gtk/gtk.h> #include <glib.h> #include <gtk/gtk.h> #include <gdk/gdk.h> #include <cairo/cairo-svg.h> int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { cairo_surface_t *surface; surface = cairo_svg_surface_create("foo.svg", 100, 100); cairo_t *cr; cr = cairo_create (surface); cairo_surface_destroy(surface); cairo_rectangle (cr, 0.0, 0.0, 100, 100); cairo_clip (cr); cairo_move_to(cr, 10, 10); cairo_line_to(cr, 10, 82); cairo_line_to(cr, 82, 82); cairo_line_to(cr, 82, 10); cairo_close_path(cr); cairo_set_source_rgb(cr, 0,1,0); cairo_set_line_width (cr, 0.1); cairo_stroke(cr); cairo_move_to(cr, 46,46); cairo_show_text(cr, "X"); cairo_show_page (cr); cairo_destroy (cr); return 0; } _________________________________________________________________ More photos, more messages, more storage�get 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migrati…

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How To Install Type 1 Fonts on Linux Debian/Ubuntu?
by Dave Fisher 30 May '07

30 May '07

Dear All, I am a new list member (although long-time Inkscape user), please accept my apologies if this question has been asked and answered in some place that I can't find or am unaware off. All the fonts I can see listed in my Inkscape installation are TTF. I have Type 1 fonts on my system and would like to use them in Inkscape, e.g. for embedding. I've read that there are problems with this on Windows and OSX, is this true for Linux also? If not, can anyone suggest a method I can follow? I'm no stranger to the command line and I've previously learnt more about Debian/Ubuntu font management that I ever wanted to ;-) Dave

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Illustrator Brushes
by D. Jones 29 May '07

29 May '07

Is it possible to use illustrator brushes in Inkscape? And if so how would you do it. ____________________________________________________________________________________Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/

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Crop tool?
by John R. Culleton 29 May '07

29 May '07

In Gimp one can "flatten" a document to put all layers and all pieces into one object. Once this is done one can crop to a segment of the object and if needed enlarge it to a new size. I need those steps or equivalent to create a multi page (and more readable) version of the help document "keys.svg. " What are the Inkscape analogs of flatten and crop? -- John Culleton Able Indexing and Typesetting Precision typesetting (tm) at reasonable cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. http://wexfordpress.com

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Re: [Inkscape-user] Effects-Perspective, Python, Sources.
by Paweł Gęga 29 May '07

29 May '07

Yes, It is working properly. Great help.

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Gradient fill Quality (Linux user)
by Paweł Gęga 29 May '07

29 May '07

Please find attched sample gradient. Same in exported PNG as in Inkscape. No I did not check compresion quality while exporting PNG bitmaps. Paul

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