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In this course, you will learn:
- Downloading and installing Inkscape.
- Creating new documents.
- Importing AI and EPS files in Inkscape.
- Working with input devices like tablets.
- Drawing basic shapes.
- Scaling and rotating objects.
- Adding fills and strokes.
- Using Inkscape extensions.
- Adding and editing text.
- Printing and exporting
- Inkscape artwork
Syllabus:
- Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
1. Getting Started
- What is Inkscape?
- What is scalable vector graphics?
- Downloading the software
- Installing Inkscape on Windows
- Preview
- Installing Inkscape on Mac
- Preview
- Touring the Inkscape interface
- Exploring the Inkscape toolbox
- Creating new documents
- Importing documents from Adobe Illustrator
- Importing EPS files in Windows
- Importing EPS files in Mac
- Editing document properties
- Editing global Inkscape preferences
2. Navigating an Inkscape Document
- Panning and zooming
- Working with Inkscape dialogs
- Using guides
- Using grids
- Working with Snap controls
- Understanding display modes
- Selecting input devices
- Working with layers
3. Drawing Basic Shapes
- Drawing with the Pen tool
- Editing paths with the Node tool
- Drawing with the Pencil tool
- Understanding shapes and paths
- Preview
- Creating spirals
- Creating rectangles
- Creating ellipses
- Creating stars and polygons
- Drawing with the Calligraphy tool
- Creating diagram connectors
- Erasing paths
4. Transforming Objects
- Selecting objects
- Grouping objects
- Moving objects
- Preview
- Controlling the stacking order
- Scaling objects
- Rotating objects
- Skewing objects
- Using the Tweak tool
- Hiding and showing objects
- Aligning, distributing, and arranging objects
- Working with object clones
- Using clipping paths and masks
- Using the XML Editor
5. Working with Fills and Strokes
- Adding fills to your objects
- Understanding fill rules
- Adding strokes to your objects
- Preview
- Creating and applying gradients
- Working with patterns
- Working with swatches
- Working with stroke styles
- Using the Dropper tool to sample and apply colors
- Creating blurs
6. Using Filters
- Using the Filter Editor
- Creating bevels
- Adjusting color with filters
- Distorting objects
- Simulating materials
- Creating drop shadows
- Creating textures
7. Using Extensions
- Adjusting color with extensions
- Embedding and extracting images
- Modifying paths
- Preview
- Creating effects with raster extensions
- Rendering objects
8. Creating Complex Shapes
- Using path commands
- Using the 3D Box tool
- Using the Spray tool
- Preview
- Tracing bitmap images
- Applying path effects
9. Working with Text
- Adding text
- Editing text
- Inserting special characters
- Placing text on a path
- Converting text into paths
- 10. Printing and Exporting Artwork
- Using Clean Up Document
- Printing Inkscape documents
- Saving files for print
- Saving files for the web
