Hago Ziegler wrote:
I use Inkscape to get the values of the path-nodes for an animation. My problem is, that the rulers never show the same values as they are shown in the XML-editor.
This question is pretty standard for any new user who has the inclination to look at the units in the XML editor.
First, you must be aware of the transform attribute, which can alter the shape, size and position of an without changing the units or the path data. You have some control over Inkscape's use of the transform attribute on the transform tab of the global preferences dialog (Shift+Ctrl+P).
Second, the units used internally by Inkscape are SVG user units, not points or pixels. The conversion factor is 90 SVG user units to the inch. (Often people expect 72 units to the inch.)
If your desire is to copy the path data out of Inkscape and use it in another application, I might have a tool to help. A while back I made and online tool to flip and properly scale path data for use in PDFs. If it looks like what you want, I'd be happy to explain how to use it.
http://www.ekips.org/comp/prog/paths/patheditor.php
Aaron Spike