On 05/04/2011 11:48 PM, Jerry Mc Guire wrote:
Don't know who to ask, I just started try inkscape for the first. When I draw a rectangle I don't a black rectangle just a doted rectangle, what I'm I doing wrong.
Thanks
Jerry
Nothing wrong per say. That is just because the line is currently setto dotted. You can change all of that from the 'Fill and stroke' dialog. If you are an absolute beginner the simplest way to open it is by selecting 'Fill and Stroke...' from the 'object' menu.
The dialog box will open to the side. You can then set the properties of your rectangle by selecting it with the 'arrow' tool. Once it is selected you can change the various option in the 'Fill', 'Stoke Paint' and 'Stoke Style' tabs of the 'fill and Stroke' dialog box.
The 'Fill' tab allows you to control the inside color of the box. You can set the color, the opacity, and gradiant property or not set a color.
The 'Stoke Paint' tab work the same but affect the line around the rectangle.
The 'Stroke Style' define the type of line (it currently set to dotted) and thinknest of the line amongst other things.
If you are just beginning I would suggest you take a look at the tutorials from the help menu. Most users get a bit bored with tutorials and just want to work. But in the case of inkscape they are some of the best tutorial around and are definitely worth you time.
Cheers, Seb.