Inkscape can be used on all major computer operating systems (Linux, Mac, and Windows), and can import and export to many major file formats.

Compared to other open-source vector drawing programs that I’ve played with, there is no comparison. Because it is both free and open-source, it is supported by donations from its users. Inkscape is one of the most robust and useful Adobe Illustrator alternatives that the open-source community has ever created. Inkscape is a free, open-source 2-D vector art program. Now can export to Flash XML Graphics (FXG).A major revamp of the Preferences Window.A native 64-bit build for Windows users.Better support for Corel Draw documents.You can now import and export WMF and EMF files.The Gradient Tool has some new features.The tool control bar that displays while using the Node Tool now has a new drop down menu that will add new nodes onto the most extreme points of your curves.The addition of the Measure Tool to Inkscape’s Main Bar.

A Text Tool that now operates more like the Text Tool in Adobe Illustrator, making it way easier for users.

The most notable changes that users will see include: In a nutshell, this means Inkscape will display your graphics faster. For example Inkscape now utilizes Cairo rendering, which is a free and open-source 2D graphics library that specializes in taking advantage of your device’s hardware acceleration for rendering vectors. Cosmetically, you won’t notice any major changes in the interface (aside from the addition of the Measurement Tool). The vast majority of the changes and additions are under the hood. This release has been in the works for quite some time.

Useful Tools in the Inkscape’s Command Bar.

Moving and Manipulating Objects Around in Inkscape.

I want to get you up and running, not bogged down in text. If you want to focus solely on one aspect of Inkscape, you have that option. Given the size and scope that this guide, I had to have a table of contents of sorts. Much like the previous version of A Crash Course In Inkscape (version 0.48), this 0.91 version is geared to get you up and creating vector art with this free, open-source program. That means you’ll learn the basics and some other useful techniques in Inkscape. That means new and updated features, plus an updated crash course. On January 30, 2015, Inkscape Version 0.91 was released to the world.

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