On 04/10/2016 07:32 PM, Brynn wrote:
Actually there IS an Eraser tool in Inkscape. However, I usually recommend not using it, for a couple of reasons. First, it's more like a raster kind of feature wedged into a vector program. It's usually not the best tool for any job, imo. 2nd, in my experience, it's quite buggy. Often for me, it just doesn't work.
Imo, covering it up with an object the same color as the background, is not the best way either. Depending on what you plan to do with the image later, it could come back and "bite you in the behind" as they say.
To determine the best, or at least a good way, it would be better if we could see the image, and you could show us what you want to "erase". In a vector graphics program, perhaps you need to edit a path, or you might need some path operation (booleans).
There's just no way to know without seeing the image.
(You could attach it to your reply, if it's Very small. But better if you upload it somewhere, and give us the links.)
All best, brynn
From: Chris Tooley Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 10:40 PM To: Inkscape User Community Subject: Re: [Inkscape-user] erase?
There's not really an "erase" tool (unless something's changed recently) as everything is defined as paths, etc.
However, you can sort of trick an erase in a number of ways:
- Use an object the same colour as the background, and make sure it is
"above" the other elements in the scene. You're essentially making a mask. This is similar to your white brush technique in GIMP. 2) Use an object and subtract from your other object. If you have multiple objects, copy and paste the object you want to subtract and then subtract them from all objects in the same spot - this is a little tricker but you get an element that truly has a piece missing. You may have to deal with paths and removing a section between nodes, and if you've got a fill colour it might not show properly, etc...
Ultimately, it might be easier to erase what you want to erase in GIMP after export, but if your diagrams are simple enough, a mask like in 1 will probably suit you well.
Hope that helps!
On Sat, Apr 9, 2016 at 8:55 PM, ToddAndMargo <ToddAndMargo@...3218...> wrote:
On 04/09/2016 07:37 PM, ToddAndMargo wrote:
while brush,
White brush
Hi Brynn, I just used the pen and a circle of the right size over in GIMP (raster graphic). I was basically erasing my name from the picture of how to set up eMail in Cobian Backup.
I usually have GIMP open anyway when I am doing Inkscape so I can make screen shots.
-T