1.0 Release Bug Fix List - Revision history

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	This area is for listing the bugs which should be fixed before the 1.0 release of Inkscape.		This area is for listing the bugs which should be fixed before the 1.0 release of Inkscape.
	This suggestion list is based on the idea that our 1.0 release should be released as if it were a commercial-grade product.		This suggestion list is based on the idea that our 1.0 release should be released as if it were a commercial-grade product.

Moini: /* Moini's list: Frequently reported problems in forums etc. and my own pet bugs */

2019-06-14T17:24:16Z

Moini's list: Frequently reported problems in forums etc. and my own pet bugs

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	=== Performance ===		=== Performance ===
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog slows Inkscape down]''' so much that its penalty outweighs its advantage (usually only needed when you have many objects in the drawing - but then Inkscape becomes unusably slow)		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog slows Inkscape down]''' so much that its penalty outweighs its advantage (usually only needed when you have many objects in the drawing - but then Inkscape becomes unusably slow)
	* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/410240 Slow ungrouping]''' can freeze Inkscape for hours (and some users wait for it to finish). This has become more pronounced in recent versions.</s>		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/410240 Slow ungrouping]''' can freeze Inkscape for hours (and some users wait for it to finish). This has become more pronounced in recent versions.</s> DONE

	=== Usability/UX ===		=== Usability/UX ===

Moini: /* Performance */

2019-06-14T17:23:56Z

Performance

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	=== Performance ===		=== Performance ===
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog slows Inkscape down]''' so much that its penalty outweighs its advantage (usually only needed when you have many objects in the drawing - but then Inkscape becomes unusably slow)		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog slows Inkscape down]''' so much that its penalty outweighs its advantage (usually only needed when you have many objects in the drawing - but then Inkscape becomes unusably slow)
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/410240 Slow ungrouping]''' can freeze Inkscape for hours (and some users wait for it to finish). This has become more pronounced in recent versions.		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/410240 Slow ungrouping]''' can freeze Inkscape for hours (and some users wait for it to finish). This has become more pronounced in recent versions.</s>

	=== Usability/UX ===		=== Usability/UX ===

Moini: /* Moini's list: Frequently reported problems in forums etc. and my own pet bugs */

2019-04-24T01:25:46Z

Moini's list: Frequently reported problems in forums etc. and my own pet bugs

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	=== Extensions ===		=== Extensions ===
	* Inkscape now finds extension inx files in subfolders. Interestingly, '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790381 these extensions now don't find their own py files]'''. They should be looking for them in their own subdirectory (first).		* Inkscape now finds extension inx files in subfolders. Interestingly, '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790381 these extensions now don't find their own py files]'''. They should be looking for them in their own subdirectory (first).


			=== Pet Bugs ===
			* fix handle display when canvas is rotated, so this new feature will not look embarassing
			* improve UI of new variable fonts interface

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Moini: /* UI */

2019-04-24T01:22:46Z

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	* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog</s> Fixed.		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog</s> Fixed.
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it
			* '''[https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/issues/98 Palette doesn't resize properly]''' (related: [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues/93 #93] , [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/issues/391 #391])

	=== Crashes ===		=== Crashes ===

Moini: /* Forum members list */

2019-04-24T01:11:25Z

Forum members list

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	* '''Layers problem:''' Sometimes object disappears when moving through multiple layers and one layer in the middle has visibility turned off ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/168636 Bug]). This is probably related to objects in a group inheriting their group's properties when the group is dissolved. Maybe layers could be treated differently? (I think this also applies to blend modes)		* '''Layers problem:''' Sometimes object disappears when moving through multiple layers and one layer in the middle has visibility turned off ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/168636 Bug]). This is probably related to objects in a group inheriting their group's properties when the group is dissolved. Maybe layers could be treated differently? (I think this also applies to blend modes)

	* '''Crash on Shift+Click:''' Program crashes (Windows only) when Shift+Click on rectangle corner radius node ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1594877 Bug])		* <s>'''Crash on Shift+Click:''' Program crashes (Windows only) when Shift+Click on rectangle corner radius node ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1594877 Bug])</s> DONE.

	* '''Performance:''' (e.g. [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog], grouping)		* '''Performance:''' (e.g. [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog], grouping)

	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790533 Text boxes too small]:''' in document settings 'Scripting', '~~Metada~~', and for the 'Object Properties' interactivity element are not expandable, and some do not do line breaks or vertical scrolling.		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790533 Text boxes too small]:''' in document settings 'Scripting', 'Metadata', and for the 'Object Properties' interactivity element are not expandable, and some do not do line breaks or vertical scrolling.

	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790539 Regex for Find & Replace]:''' Improve the find and replace command, using regular expressions or similar		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790539 Regex for Find & Replace]:''' Improve the find and replace command, using regular expressions or similar

	* '''Difficult UI:''' Improve the Path effects dialogues UI		* '''Difficult UI:''' Improve the Path effects dialogues UI - partially fixed

	=== Features ===		=== Features ===

Moini: /* UI */

2019-04-24T01:08:32Z

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	=== UI ===		=== UI ===
	* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790372 autoscrolling makes using Font selector drop down awkward]''', as you can no longer close the dropdown again (instead, it keeps scrolling up, or sideways, or down,...)</s> Seems fixed.		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790372 autoscrolling makes using Font selector drop down awkward]''', as you can no longer close the dropdown again (instead, it keeps scrolling up, or sideways, or down,...)</s> Seems fixed.
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog</s> Fixed.
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it

Moini: /* UI */

2019-04-24T01:07:18Z

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	=== UI ===		=== UI ===
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790372 autoscrolling makes using Font selector drop down awkward]''', as you can no longer close the dropdown again (instead, it keeps scrolling up, or sideways, or down,...)		* <s>'''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790372 autoscrolling makes using Font selector drop down awkward]''', as you can no longer close the dropdown again (instead, it keeps scrolling up, or sideways, or down,...)</s> Seems fixed.
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790373 two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog]''': two clicks/times calling via menu/using keyboard shortcuts required to maximize a minimized dialog
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790374 docked dialogs cannot be resized when there's something below]''' - previously, other dialogs were blocking resizing, now it's the dialogs that are minimized to a row that block it

Moini: /* Usability/UX */

2019-04-24T01:06:28Z

Usability/UX

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	=== Usability/UX ===		=== Usability/UX ===
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1630639 Find a solution for too-wide toolbars]''' that do not allow the user to adjust options properly (e.g. text tool only allows to access preset values for kerning and letter rotation)		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1630639 Find a solution for too-wide toolbars]''' that do not allow the user to adjust options properly (e.g. text tool only allows to access preset values for kerning and letter rotation)
	* Consider '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/669267 removing Cairo PNG from export options]''' (unless it's useful for something?) or add a hint that it's not the same as PNG. It confuses people.		* <s>Consider '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/669267 removing Cairo PNG from export options]''' (unless it's useful for something?) or add a hint that it's not the same as PNG. It confuses people.</s> DONE.
	* Add some more '''[https://answers.launchpad.net/inkscape/+questions?field.search_text=dotted+line&field.sort=RELEVANCY&field.sort-empty-marker=1&field.actions.search=Search&field.language=de&field.language=en&field.language=es&field.language=fr&field.language-empty-marker=1&field.status=OPEN&field.status=NEEDSINFO&field.status=ANSWERED&field.status=SOLVED&field.status-empty-marker=1 obvious hint when people are drawing invisible objects]''' (if possible somehow). Maybe highlight the indicator fields at the bottom or something... Don't disallow transparent objects. They have value for many users and uses.		* Add some more '''[https://answers.launchpad.net/inkscape/+questions?field.search_text=dotted+line&field.sort=RELEVANCY&field.sort-empty-marker=1&field.actions.search=Search&field.language=de&field.language=en&field.language=es&field.language=fr&field.language-empty-marker=1&field.status=OPEN&field.status=NEEDSINFO&field.status=ANSWERED&field.status=SOLVED&field.status-empty-marker=1 obvious hint when people are drawing invisible objects]''' (if possible somehow). Maybe highlight the indicator fields at the bottom or something... Don't disallow transparent objects. They have value for many users and uses.
	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape?field.searchtext=keyboard+shortcuts&search=Search&field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITH_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITHOUT_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=CONFIRMED&field.status%3Alist=TRIAGED&field.status%3Alist=INPROGRESS&field.status%3Alist=FIXCOMMITTED&field.assignee=&field.bug_reporter=&field.omit_dupes=on&field.has_patch=&field.has_no_package= Make more keyboard shortcuts configurable]''' so people can adjust them to their keyboard layout (e.g. letter rotation - I guess this is also a G(tk)Action thing?) so they can be used with different keyboard layouts		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape?field.searchtext=keyboard+shortcuts&search=Search&field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITH_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=INCOMPLETE_WITHOUT_RESPONSE&field.status%3Alist=CONFIRMED&field.status%3Alist=TRIAGED&field.status%3Alist=INPROGRESS&field.status%3Alist=FIXCOMMITTED&field.assignee=&field.bug_reporter=&field.omit_dupes=on&field.has_patch=&field.has_no_package= Make more keyboard shortcuts configurable]''' so people can adjust them to their keyboard layout (e.g. letter rotation - I guess this is also a G(tk)Action thing?) so they can be used with different keyboard layouts

Moini: /* Bugs and small improvements */

2018-09-04T09:48:42Z

Bugs and small improvements

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	* '''Crash on Shift+Click:''' Program crashes (Windows only) when Shift+Click on rectangle corner radius node ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1594877 Bug])		* '''Crash on Shift+Click:''' Program crashes (Windows only) when Shift+Click on rectangle corner radius node ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1594877 Bug])

	* '''Performance:''' (e.g. Objects dialog, grouping)		* '''Performance:''' (e.g. [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1431274 Objects dialog], grouping)

	* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790533 Text boxes too small]:''' in document settings 'Scripting', 'Metada', and for the 'Object Properties' interactivity element are not expandable, and some do not do line breaks or vertical scrolling.		* '''[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1790533 Text boxes too small]:''' in document settings 'Scripting', 'Metada', and for the 'Object Properties' interactivity element are not expandable, and some do not do line breaks or vertical scrolling.