On Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 12:48:48PM +0000, debian wrote:
Please,
I am considering the use of Inkscape to draw simple maps. The main problem I see so far is the indication of roads. To do this I need to draw sets of two parallel curves a small distance apart. For rivers I need the same feature, but I need to colour the region between the lines.
I've done something like this before using the offset and difference tools, but it was on closed paths, so it probably won't work for you
Draw path, create a linked offset, take difference
I also need to create my own objects that I can place anywhere on the map: bridges, canal locks, compass points etc. But I get the impression this is quite easy.
For this bit, I use cloning to duplicate the objects, I keep the original off the map, and turn off the transform with original option.