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Description Create great vector graphics with Inkscape, the open-source illustration software. In this Inkscape tutorial, Mike Rankin, a design professional for over 20 years, covers everything from installing the software to outputting files for print and the web. Follow along to learn how to work with vector paths; draw shapes; add colors, patterns, and gradients to drawings; transform objects by scaling, rotating, and shearing; and creating special effects with Inkscape's nondestructive filters. Members don't need any prior experience with Illustrator or other drawing apps to get the most out of this course. Just download Inkscape and start following along. Introduction Welcome Using the exercise files 1. Getting Started What is Inkscape? What is scalable vector graphics? Downloading the software Installing Inkscape on Windows Installing Inkscape on Mac 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 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 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 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 Creating effects with raster extensions Rendering objects 8. Creating Complex Shapes Using path commands Using the 3D Box tool Using the Spray tool 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 Conclusion Next steps Sharing Widget |