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About selecting objects
by Javier Garcia 17 Jul '13

17 Jul '13

Hi, I have an object inside another one. When I click the inner object I always select the outer object? What can I do to select the inner object when I click on it? 0.48 Javi

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My certificate-maker program
by Steve Litt 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Hi all, You might be interested in what I did with Inkscape, YAML, and a couple hundred lines of Pthon... I teach a troubleshooting course, and a client asked for certificates of completion for all the client's students. So here's what I did: I used Inkscape to make the certificate, complete with a nice triple-line border. Everywhere that needed something specific, such as venue (for example "ABC Corp in Indianapolis, IN"), I put @variablename@...95... Most of those variables, such as venue and date range, were per-course, but the student name was per-student. I saved this Inscape file uncompressed for easy parsing. To drive the run, I used a YAML file something like what you see below my sig. I think if you look at the YAML file you can pretty much envision the Python program. The Python program looped through the YAML graduates list, and for each one: * For each key in tokens, replaced @tokenkey@ with the token's value in the Inscape file * Wrote the SVG result to an output file in run_info['output_dir'] * Converted that SVG file to a PDF My client was delighted both with the quality of the result and the speed with which I did it. Because of its native text format and its ability to do complex graphics, Inkscape provides the ideal bridge between data and graphics. Thank you for giving us Inkscape. SteveT Steve Litt * http://www.troubleshooters.com/ Troubleshooting Training * Human Performance ############################################## run_info: template: 03_example_diploma.svg # MUST PUT SLASH AT END OF output_dir output_dir: ./finishedfiles/ tokens: company: Johnson Oil, Incorporated, office: Orlando, Florida daterange: March 12-13, 2013 signdate: March 15, 2013 graduates: - Alex Anderson - Brittany Baumgartner - Charles Custer - Dianna Donovan - Edward Ellsworth - Felice Fernandez ##############################################

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How to change the default color of text?
by Javier Garcia 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Hi, when I write a text it is written in black. how to change this default color of text? 0.48.4 Javi

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

It could also be something strange with the names of the files? Perhaps they are hidden from view by explorer? Or perhaps there are strange characters in the name that prevent them from showing up? Try changing the "view" of the folder between "list" and "icon" display...? Try also saving to a different directory like your desktop - i.e. is it all directories or just that one directory that is having an issue? -Chris On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 3:58 AM, Jake Maier <j.m@...3030...> wrote: > Thank you Jasper, that is a very good point, and I looked back and forth > for > the files. It should be in a qgis weekly sub folder, and I searched for it > with the find function, and looked so often in the directory because I just > didn't want to believe what I saw (or better did not see). I did create > some > other files and 2 of the files do show up, but not the one I am looking > for. > I'll try to run chkdsk, it's just that otherwise the computer seems to run > fine. > Jake > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jasper van de Gronde [mailto:th.v.d.gronde@...226...] > Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:24 AM > To: inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files > > On 10-07-13 18:03, Jake Maier wrote: > > ... > > I do have _one question_. I'm not sure if this is specific to my > > computer, but when I save a file in svg it does not matter if the > > plain of the inkscape version, I don't see the file neither in qgis > > (where I want to use the file) nor in explorer or gimp. After I close > > and reopen inkscape, the file is there and intact. But still no other > > program seems to be able to see the file. > > ... > > If you also do not see the files in Explorer, are you absolutely 100% sure > that you're looking in the right directory? Especially under Windows the > various "User", "(My) Documents", "Public Documents", "My Pictures", etc. > directories can get a bit confusing at times. Also, if you indeed use > Windows, you may want to explicitly choose a directory for saving the > files, > and avoid saving it in "Libraries" (in principle it should be fine to save > them there, but since they essentially aggregate files from different > directories it can be a bit confusing). > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics Get > end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics Isolate > bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics > Get end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics > Isolate bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user >

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disappearing files
by Jake Maier 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hi Everybody I am relatively inexperienced with inkscape, but so far I find it very intuitive and love the behavior of the program. I also saw Martin Owens' video and am very impressed about the ease of use. It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment. But again it is great as is. I do have one question. I'm not sure if this is specific to my computer, but when I save a file in svg it does not matter if the plain of the inkscape version, I don't see the file neither in qgis (where I want to use the file) nor in explorer or gimp. After I close and reopen inkscape, the file is there and intact. But still no other program seems to be able to see the file. I would be very thankful if someone could please get me on the right track. Thanks for your time Jake

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On Canvas Align: Video Demo
by Martin Owens 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hey Devs, I've got a new feature (uncommitted) to show: http://blip.tv/martin-owens/on-canvas-alignment-feature-for-inkscape-6613286 I'd like to know what you think and your feedback could be key to deciding where my new handles would fit with people's workflows. Excited, Martin Owens

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Jake, I just realised what you described initially is not what I originally thought apologies for the confusion!! As I understand it, you'd like to distribute each object with a specified width? I'd have to say, there's been more than once I've actually wanted that feature too. I think the only way I can think of doing that right now is to actually calculate the distances using the xy coordinates and width of the objects - there might be a script add on somewhere though, perhaps others on the list know of this feature then.. If any developers are on here listening I bet it would be a pretty simple feature to add in with the distribute pane though ;) -Chris On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Jake Maier <j.m@...3030...> wrote: > Thanks Chris.**** > > I do have the align and distribute panel, but I still don’t see how you > can spread the object further apart or pull them together by maintaining > equal distance between them. At least not very easily. But you might have > to be patient with me, because again, I’m not very experienced in inkscape. > **** > > ** ** > > Jake**** > > ** ** > > *From:* Chris Tooley [mailto:euxneks@...155...] > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 10, 2013 12:21 PM > *To:* Inkscape User Community > *Subject:* Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files**** > > ** ** > > > It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may > be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal > distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment.**** > > ** ** > > Hi Jake,**** > > ** ** > > You can actually do this already in the "Align and Distribute pane". The > "Distribute" part will put either an equal distance between objects' > center, between the objects, or between the objects' outer or inner edges. > Select all the objects you want to be distributed and choose one of the > options :) Attached is a screenshot from my inkscape installation. If you > don't have these in the Align and Distribute pane, perhaps your version of > Inkscape is not current :)**** > > ** ** > > In terms of the file not showing up, I'm afraid I've never encountered > that problem so perhaps someone else in the mailing list has..?**** > > ** ** > > -Chris**** > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > See everything from the browser to the database with AppDynamics > Get end-to-end visibility with application monitoring from AppDynamics > Isolate bottlenecks and diagnose root cause in seconds. > Start your free trial of AppDynamics Pro today! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=48808831&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk > _______________________________________________ > Inkscape-user mailing list > Inkscape-user(a)lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/inkscape-user > >

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Re: [Inkscape-user] disappearing files
by Chris Tooley 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

> It is really good as is, but one additional feature I can think of may be to spread out the elements to a specified width / height with equal distances between each other as an optional step after the alignment. Hi Jake, You can actually do this already in the "Align and Distribute pane". The "Distribute" part will put either an equal distance between objects' center, between the objects, or between the objects' outer or inner edges. Select all the objects you want to be distributed and choose one of the options :) Attached is a screenshot from my inkscape installation. If you don't have these in the Align and Distribute pane, perhaps your version of Inkscape is not current :) In terms of the file not showing up, I'm afraid I've never encountered that problem so perhaps someone else in the mailing list has..? -Chris

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Getting/ altering dimensions of objects.
by john Culleton 24 Jun '13

24 Jun '13

In Scribus one can get the dimensions of a rectangular object by visiting its Properties. How does one do that in Inkscape? -- John Culleton Wexford Press Free list of books for self-publishers: http://wexfordpress.net/shortlist.html PDF e-book: "Create Book Covers with Scribus" available at http://www.booklocker.com/books/4055.html

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Inkscape issue
by DarwinStead.com 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Hope I'm sending this to the right people. I create all my work with Inkscape and it has worked great until my last drawing. I always "save as" my documents to png's for online viewing, but the last png is missing artwork on some layers!? I've never had a corrupt document in Inkscape either. Does this sound like a corrupt document? Thanks for your feedback. Darwin Stead *DarwinStead.com* | Studio Direct Limited Edition Prints. Modern Art For Modern Environments. P 206.257.9148 | F 206.440.8041 | 19210 37th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, USA CONNECT WITH ME <http://lnkd.in/6yGmGz> *Referrals appreciated, **Thank You* * *

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