Dimensions in inches rather then pixels.
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
hth, ~suv
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
hth, ~suv
This only works for (me in) the currently open document... there is no way (that I could find) to make this change for basic new documents... (no provision for it in the Inkscape Preferences, in the same menu (File). Wondering if this is truly so? & if so, why (probably a dumb question here, but you sometimes don't know unless you ask)?
Thanks, Henry
To make any changes to the default file, you have to save a new version of the template file with the settings you want. The template file should be somewhere in your home directory (different according to platform).
JF
Henry W. Peters wrote:
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
hth, ~suv
This only works for (me in) the currently open document... there is no way (that I could find) to make this change for basic new documents... (no provision for it in the Inkscape Preferences, in the same menu (File). Wondering if this is truly so? & if so, why (probably a dumb question here, but you sometimes don't know unless you ask)?
Thanks, Henry
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On 16/9/09 18:49, Henry W. Peters wrote:
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
This only works for (me in) the currently open document... there is no way (that I could find) to make this change for basic new documents... (no provision for it in the Inkscape Preferences, in the same menu (File). Wondering if this is truly so? & if so, why (probably a dumb question here, but you sometimes don't know unless you ask)?
Units are stored as part of the document, not as global preferences. Therefor you can change the default template to your preferred units or create new templates for the most used default units you need.
Inkscape FAQ: Using Inkscape Can I use different settings for the new documents created by Inkscape? http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ#Can_I_use_different_settings_for_the_new_documents_created_by_Inkscape.3F
So I could save a template the same size page but each one with inch, mm, cm, px and then just open the template for the measurement I want to work in? Cool
I know 0.47 is only just creeping out but where can we make suggestions for future/upgrades inkscape releases? I'm asking as I have a digital die cut machine (a blackcut cougar) and we use Inkscape as our design software (we cut via signcut) and to fill a shape with vector paths that the blade will follow (we replace the blade with a engraving/embossing tool) at the press of a button would be great.
Gaz(UK)
2009/9/16 ~suv <suv-sf@...16...>
Units are stored as part of the document, not as global preferences. Therefor you can change the default template to your preferred units or create new templates for the most used default units you need.
On 16/9/09 19:22, Gary Hawkins wrote:
I know 0.47 is only just creeping out but where can we make suggestions for future/upgrades inkscape releases?
Here, or InkscapeForum.com, or create a RFE or blueprint as detailed as possible (maybe with mockups) and add it to the bug tracker?
I'm asking as I have a digital die cut machine (a blackcut cougar) and we use Inkscape as our design software (we cut via signcut) and to fill a shape with vector paths that the blade will follow (we replace the blade with a engraving/embossing tool) at the press of a button would be great.
You can create your own (vector-based) patterns with Inkscape 0.46 already... ( ...and store them in your custom templates):
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Attributes-Fill-Stroke.html#Attributes-Patterns http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL_v13/html/Customize-Files.html#Customize-Files-Templates http://ffaat.pointclark.net/blog/archives/143-Creating-and-Adding-Custom-Patterns-to-Inkscape.html http://screencasters.heathenx.org/episode-063/
or do you want Inkscape to press that button ;-) ?
~suv
LOL well if Inkscape can press the button it'll be fun, but then this may be easy to do and we can press our own buttons ;)
Now the problem would be explaining what I'm talking about. I could show someone in about 1 minute, to tell someone would be an essay <grin>
Thanks, I'll have a look at the links you supplied and see if they are what I'm after. may work out easier then I think (prolly not the first time round mind you LOL)
Gaz
2009/9/16 ~suv <suv-sf@...16...>
On 16/9/09 19:22, Gary Hawkins wrote:
I know 0.47 is only just creeping out but where can we make suggestions for future/upgrades inkscape releases?
Here, or InkscapeForum.com, or create a RFE or blueprint as detailed as possible (maybe with mockups) and add it to the bug tracker?
I'm asking as I have a digital die cut machine (a blackcut cougar) and we use Inkscape as our design software (we cut via signcut) and to fill a shape with vector paths that the blade will follow (we replace the blade with a engraving/embossing tool) at the press of a button would be great.
You can create your own (vector-based) patterns with Inkscape 0.46 already... ( ...and store them in your custom templates):
< http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Attributes-Fill-Stroke.html#Att...
< http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL_v13/html/Customize-Files.html#Custom...
< http://ffaat.pointclark.net/blog/archives/143-Creating-and-Adding-Custom-Pat...
http://screencasters.heathenx.org/episode-063/
or do you want Inkscape to press that button ;-) ?
~suv
On 16/9/09 19:09, ~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 18:49, Henry W. Peters wrote:
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
This only works for (me in) the currently open document... there is no way (that I could find) to make this change for basic new documents... (no provision for it in the Inkscape Preferences, in the same menu (File). Wondering if this is truly so? & if so, why (probably a dumb question here, but you sometimes don't know unless you ask)?
Units are stored as part of the document, not as global preferences. Therefor you can change the default template to your preferred units or create new templates for the most used default units you need.
Inkscape FAQ: Using Inkscape Can I use different settings for the new documents created by Inkscape? http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ#Can_I_use_different_settings_for_the_new_documents_created_by_Inkscape.3F
Forgot to add: in the 'Save as...' dialog, on the left side under places you find the entry 'templates'. You can save any open document directly as a user template from within Inkscape. The new template is then added automatically to the list under 'File > New...'.
The files are stored in a (platform-dependent) user location and are kept even when you update Inkscape to a new version.
unix-like os: ~/.inkscape/templates (Inkscape 0.46) ~/.config/inkscape/templates (Inkscape 0.46+devel, Inkscape 0.47pre)
win32: sorry - I don't know for sure, probably:
XP C:\Documents and Settings[USERNAME]\Application Data\Inkscape\templates\ Vista C:\Users[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\Inkscape\templates\
hth, ~suv
Thanks kindly all in answering my question! Very helpful to know.
Henry
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 19:09, ~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 18:49, Henry W. Peters wrote:
~suv wrote:
On 16/9/09 17:21, John Culleton wrote:
In Gimp and Scribus I can change the rulers on left side and top to show dimensions in inches. Is this possible in Inkscape?
menu 'File > Document Properties…' on the 'Page' tab under section 'General' choose your 'Default units'
This only works for (me in) the currently open document... there is no way (that I could find) to make this change for basic new documents... (no provision for it in the Inkscape Preferences, in the same menu (File). Wondering if this is truly so? & if so, why (probably a dumb question here, but you sometimes don't know unless you ask)?
Units are stored as part of the document, not as global preferences. Therefor you can change the default template to your preferred units or create new templates for the most used default units you need.
Inkscape FAQ: Using Inkscape Can I use different settings for the new documents created by Inkscape? http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ#Can_I_use_different_settings_for_the_new_documents_created_by_Inkscape.3F
Forgot to add: in the 'Save as...' dialog, on the left side under places you find the entry 'templates'. You can save any open document directly as a user template from within Inkscape. The new template is then added automatically to the list under 'File > New...'.
The files are stored in a (platform-dependent) user location and are kept even when you update Inkscape to a new version.
unix-like os: ~/.inkscape/templates (Inkscape 0.46) ~/.config/inkscape/templates (Inkscape 0.46+devel, Inkscape 0.47pre)
win32: sorry - I don't know for sure, probably:
XP C:\Documents and Settings[USERNAME]\Application Data\Inkscape\templates\ Vista C:\Users[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\Inkscape\templates\
hth, ~suv
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