Introduction
Create great vector graphics for free with Inkscape
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1. Getting Started
What is Inkscape?
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Understanding the SVG file format
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Touring the Inkscape interface
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Exploring the Inkscape toolbox
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Creating new documents
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Importing documents from Adobe Illustrator
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Editing document properties
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Editing global Inkscape preferences
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Using Undo History
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2. Navigating an Inkscape Document
Panning and zooming
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Working with Inkscape dialogs
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Using guides
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Using grids
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Working with snap controls
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Understanding display modes
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Selecting input devices
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Working with layers
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3. Drawing Basic Shapes
Drawing with the Pen tool
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Using the Node tool
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Understanding node types
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Joining and splitting paths
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Drawing with the Pencil tool
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Understanding shapes and paths
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Creating spirals
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Creating rectangles
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Creating ellipses
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Creating stars and polygons
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Drawing with the Calligraphy tool
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Creating diagram connectors
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Erasing paths
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4. Transforming Objects
Selecting objects
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Grouping objects
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Moving objects
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Controlling the stacking order
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Scaling objects
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Rotating objects
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Skewing objects
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Using the Tweak tool
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Hiding and showing objects
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Aligning and distributing objects
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Arranging objects in a grid
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Working with object clones
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Using clipping paths and masks
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Using the XML Editor
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5. Working with Fills and Strokes
Adding fills to your objects
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Understanding fill rules
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Adding strokes to your objects
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Working with linear gradients
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Working with radial gradients
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Working with mesh gradients
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Working with patterns
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Working with swatches
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Working with stroke styles
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Working with dashed and dotted strokes
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Using the Dropper tool to sample and apply colors
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Creating blurs
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6. Using Filters
Using the Filter Editor
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Creating bevels
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Adjusting color with filters
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Distorting objects
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Simulating materials
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Creating drop shadows
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Creating textures
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7. Using Extensions
Adjusting color with extensions
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Embedding and extracting images
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Modifying paths
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Blending paths
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Creating effects with raster extensions
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Rendering objects
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8. Creating Complex Shapes
Using path commands
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Using the 3D-Box tool
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Using the Spray tool
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Tracing bitmap images
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Applying path effects
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9. Working with Text
Adding text
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Editing text
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Inserting special characters
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Placing text on a path
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Converting text into paths
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10. Printing and Exporting Artwork
Using clean up document feature
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Printing Inkscape documents
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Saving files for print
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Saving files for the web
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Ex_Files_Inkscape_Essential_Training.zip
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