04951nam 2200709 a 450 991082243080332120200520144314.01-280-67664-797866136535741-84951-721-5(CKB)2670000000204372(EBL)948486(OCoLC)797917379(SSID)ssj0000677963(PQKBManifestationID)12235031(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000677963(PQKBWorkID)10696818(PQKB)10002538(Au-PeEL)EBL948486(CaPaEBR)ebr10567584(CaONFJC)MIL365357(PPN)227997808(OCoLC)810072378(OCoLC)ocn810072378 (FR-PaCSA)88850734(CaSebORM)9781849517201(MiAaPQ)EBC948486(DE-B1597)695703(DE-B1597)9781849517218(EXLCZ)99267000000020437220120612d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrInkscape beginner's guide : create attractive layout designs, logos, brochures, icons, and more using the Inkscape vector graphics editor /Bethany Hiitola1st editionOlton, Birmingham [England] Packt Pub.20121 online resource (299 p.)Learn by doing : less theory, more resultsIncludes index.1-84951-720-7 Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Getting Started with Vector Graphics; What are vector graphics?; Programs that use vector graphics; Vector formats; Scalable Vector Graphics; Advantages of an open-standard vector format; Additional advantages of SVG vector images over proprietary formats; Disadvantages of vector graphics over non-vector formats; Determining when to use vector or rasterized graphics; Time for action - basic design; Time for action - vector versus rasterized imagesTime for action - building brochure filesSummary; Chapter 2: Installing and Opening Inkscape; Inkscape's features; Installing Inkscape; Time for action - downloading Inkscape; Troubleshooting installation; The basics of the software; Time for action - getting started with Inkscape; Understanding a new document; Time for action - learning more about the main screen; Summary; Chapter 3: How to Manage Files; Creating new files; Using predefined-sized document dimensions; Time for action - creating a new CD cover; Custom document dimensionsTime for action - creating a new custom file size for a postcardSaving Inkscape files; Saving in Inkscape SVG; Time for action - saving an Inkscape SVG; Exporting files; Time for action - exporting to PNG; Creating a customized default document; Time for action - creating a new default document; How to structure project files; Managing multiple file projects; Time for action - exporting a batch of images; Renaming object IDs; Importing non-native Inkscape files; Time for action - importing a PDF into Inkscape; Embedding and linking image files; Embedding files in InkscapeTime for action - embedding a logo into your designLinking external files in Inkscape; Time for action - linking a photograph into a brochure design; Summary; Chapter 4: Creating your First Graphics; Paths; Creating your first vector graphic; Creating a polygon; Time for action - opening a new document; Time for action - creating a star; Time for action - saving your graphic; Creating ellipses and arcs; Time for action - creating the Ellipse; Time for action - making an arc; Complex Shapes; Time for action - combining shapes; Freehand objects (Paths)Time for action - creating a freehand objectUsing grids and guidelines; Time for action - viewing the Grid; Time for action - making guides; Summary; Chapter 5: How to Work with Layers; Defining layers and how to create them; Time for action - creating a layer; Using Layers in an example drawing; Time for action - using Layers in web design; Locking layers; Time for action - locking a layer; Hiding layers; Time for action - hiding layers; Duplicating layers; Time for action - duplicating layers; Arranging layers; Time for action - moving layers; Time for action - nesting layersRenaming layersCreate attractive layout designs, logos, brochures, icons, and more using the Inkscape vector graphics editor with this book and ebook.Computer graphicsHandbooks, manuals, etcComputer graphics006.6/8006.686Hiitola Bethany1595143MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822430803321Inkscape3915947UNINA