there are 2 ways.
1 - convert it to a pattern fill, and apply it to the shape.
2 - Use the shape to clip the bitmap (Object - clip - set)
Cheers
Sim
--- Richard Querin < rfquerin@...155...> wrote:
> Is there some way to import a bitmap into Inkscape and then trim the
> bitmap
> to match some arbitrarily drawn shape?
>
> I've tried doing a boolean 'intersection' between an imported bitmap
> and a
> closed curve object I've created to no avail. Do I have to trace the
> bitmap
> first?
>
> Any hints or tips how best to do it would be greatly appreciated.
>
> BTW, I'm experimenting with screencasting and have created a quick
> Inkscape
> screencast to try it out: (
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfMDIK4uvV8)
> >
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