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Inkscape Beginner's Guide

You're reading from   Inkscape Beginner's Guide Create attractive layout designs, logos, brochures, icons, and more using the Inkscape vector graphics editor.

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2012
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781849517201
Length 298 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Bethany Hiitola Bethany Hiitola
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Getting Started with Vector Graphics FREE CHAPTER 2. Installing and Opening Inkscape 3. How to Manage Files 4. Creating your First Graphics 5. How to Work with Layers 6. Building Objects 7. Using Paths 8. How to Style Text 9. Using Filters 10. Extensions in Inkscape 11. Working with Images 12. Using the XML Editor A. Where to Find More Information B. Keyboard Shortcuts
C. Glossary of Terms
D. Pop quiz Answers Index

Chapter 2. Installing and Opening Inkscape

To start using Inkscape, you must install it first! This chapter starts by explaining where to download Inkscape from, the most recent version and its features, as well as detailed descriptions about how to install the software. It also includes a brief rundown of the application window and the main areas of where to find items when opening it for the first time.

In this chapter, we will learn:

  • Inkscape 0.48's features
  • Where to download Inkscape
  • How to install Inkscape (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Potential troubleshooting items when installing
  • Basics of the Inkscape software
  • Opening your first document

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