A comprehensive user’s guide to Inkscape a vector illustration application.Dmitry Kirsanov a
former core Inkscape developer shares hisknowledge of Inkscape's inner workings as he shows
how to useInkscape to draw with various tools work with objects apply realisticand artistic
effects and more. Step-by-step task-based tutorials showyou how to create business cards
animations technical and artisticdrawings and graphic assets for games.This second edition
covers the new tools improved text features advanced new path effects and filters as well as
many new UIconveniences in Inkscape 1.0. A new chapter describes Inkscape'sextensions for both
users and developers.Learn how to: Navigate the canvas and customize your workspace and views
Create new objects and transform style clone and combine them Use gradients patterns
filters and path effects to liven up your work Work with layers groups object order and
locks to control your artwork View and manipulate your document’s structure with the XML Editor
and the new Objects dialog Export your work to various formats