Inkscape
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Features
Inkscape http://www.inkscape.org/
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. Supported SVG features include shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha blending, transforms, gradients, patterns, and grouping. Inkscape also supports Creative Commons meta-data, node editing, layers, complex path operations, bitmap tracing, text-on-path, flowed text, direct XML editing, and more. It imports formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and others and exports PNG as well as multiple vector-based formats.
Inkscape's main goal is to create a powerful and convenient drawing tool fully compliant with XML, SVG, and CSS standards. The inkscape team aims to maintain a thriving user and developer community by using open, community-oriented development
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.inkscape.org/faq.php Inkscape Draw Freely (http://www.inkscape.org/faq.php)
Online Support Forums
The inkscape channel on IRC chat can be found on
- network: irc.freenode.net
- channel: #inkscape
- port: 6667 (if your IRC client asks)
Documentation
There are some great tutorials (http://www.inkscape.org/doc/index.php) and tips and tricks available.
Mailing Lists
There are a range of mailing lists (http://www.inkscape.org/mailing_lists.php) including a list for users.
Screenshot
Screenshots (http://www.inkscape.org/screenshots/index.php) showing diffferent kinds of effects.
