Tips & quirky things about inkscape

[jancy]

this thread is for a list of quick things, not step by step directions on how to do or make something.

please add to this as you discover them

*If you don't install your fonts on your computer & do use a font organizer, you must first have the font you want to use open in your organizer BEFORE opening inkscape to be able to use that font.

*Not all fonts will open in inkscape--don't know why.

*you can trace any shape easily in inkscape. make your cut in black, scan & save, then open that image in inkscape & autotrace.

[sboz]

Jancy,

Thanks for all your tips on Inkscape! I am sure there will be more as we gain experience with this program. Let's keep this list going!

Shari

[SJ5]

I've worked out how to rotate the individual letters or any shape. Left click twice on the letter and a small cross appears in the middle, then just grab one of the arrows at the side of it, and you can turn it around.


Sheila

[susibi]

How to weld script type fonts:
instead of doing the Path >Union method for script type fonts ( eg. English hand Scriptina)
Type your word
Place your cursor between each letter, hold down Alt and use your arrow key to move the letters to the left . When all the word is joined select the word and Path>Outset -if you think the welded word is too chunky, select Path>Inset to slim it down a bit.
Susibi
PS. Have a read of the Inkscape help files - they are full of tips and tricks and keyboard shortcuts to make life easier.