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Pjrm: Mention graph layout functionality in inkscape

2006-03-13T12:22:47Z

Mention graph layout functionality in inkscape

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	* Inkscape does better at text-on-path. It seems that [[OpenDraw]] requires converting text to curve first, so one can't edit the text after putting it on a curve.		* Inkscape does better at text-on-path. It seems that [[OpenDraw]] requires converting text to curve first, so one can't edit the text after putting it on a curve.
	* Inset/outset (unique to inkscape? Not unique [[MacromediaFreehand]] does it better)		* Inset/outset (unique to inkscape? Not unique [[MacromediaFreehand]] does it better)
			* Graph layout: automatic connector routing, node overlap removal, and graph layout functions (0.43+devel) are probably better in Inkscape than OpenDraw. (Indeed, does OpenDraw have any of these, other than a simple Distribute command?)
	* Patterns in Inkscape (SVG) aren't restricted to bitmaps.		* Patterns in Inkscape (SVG) aren't restricted to bitmaps.

Conversion script: link fix

2006-01-22T02:33:23Z

link fix

New page

Please post links to screenshots and/or insights of this vector graphics application.
We must learn from others.

[[OpenDraw]] currently has more features than [[Inkscape]]:

* Better support for 3D.
* Better import/export capability.
* "Convert to", convert objects to and from Paths and other object can be very useful (please rephrase this)
* Export to Portable Document Format (PDF)
* Integration with the rest of a Suite has the advantage of getting [[OpenDraw]] in the door as well as providing other side benefits.
* Very intuitive editing of grouped objects (without ungrouping them). Double-clicking the group blurs the other objects, allowing in-group editing.
* (Please add to this list, I gather there are many others.)

Nevertheless, there are some areas where it's better to use Inkscape:

* [http://graphics.openoffice.org/svg/svg.htm SVG support] (Openoffice has some support for exporting SVG).
* Spirals, stars & calligraphy pen are fairly unique to [[Inkscape]] and [[SodiPodi]] ([[JascWebDraw]] also has includes spirals).
* Apparently [[OpenDraw]] can't fill curves with a gradient or pattern.
* [[OpenDraw]] doesn't have mid-markers, only end markers (arrow heads).
* "Simplify curve" missing from [[OpenDraw]] (unique to Inkscape?)
* [[OpenDraw]] has only 3 boolean operations.
* Inkscape does better at text-on-path. It seems that [[OpenDraw]] requires converting text to curve first, so one can't edit the text after putting it on a curve.
* Inset/outset (unique to inkscape? Not unique [[MacromediaFreehand]] does it better)
* Patterns in Inkscape (SVG) aren't restricted to bitmaps.

=== Links ===

Presentation on [[OpenDraw]]: http://www.openoffice.org/product/draw.html

[[OpenDraw]] tutorials (among many others):
* http://www.linuxgraphic.org/section2d/articles/startoff/index.html
* http://www2.ac-rennes.fr/crdp/29/ie/aides/imgnum/vectoriel-draw/vectoriel-draw.htm

=== License ===

[[OpenDraw]] is available under [http://www.openoffice.org/license.html various licenses]

* Public Document License (PDL)
* GNU General Public License (GPL)
* GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
* Sun Industry Standards Source License (SISSL). Deprecated, LGPL is used instead.

PeterMoulder: * first text (mainly from comment on linuxfr.org)

2004-12-03T00:38:09Z

* first text (mainly from comment on linuxfr.org)

New page

Please post links to screenshots and/or insights of this vector app. We must learn from others.

OpenDraw remains more featureful than Inkscape:

* Better support for 3D.
* Better import/export capability.
* (Please add to this list, I gather there are many others.)

Nevertheless, there are some areas where it's better to use Inkscape:

* SVG support
* OpenDraw's rounded rectangles have pre-defined curvature, there doesn't seem to be a way of editing the radius or squashedness of the curve as in inkscape.
* Spirals, stars & calligraphy pen are fairly unique to Inkscape & Sodipodi.
* Apparently OpenDraw can't fill curves with a gradient or pattern.
* OpenDraw doesn't have mid-markers, only end markers (arrow heads).
* "Simplify curve" missing from OpenDraw (unique to Inkscape?)
* OpenDraw has only 3 boolean operations.
* Inkscape does better at text-on-path. It seems that OpenDraw requires converting text to curve first, so one can't edit the text after putting it on a curve.
* Inset/outset (unique to inkscape?)
* Patterns in Inkscape (SVG) aren't restricted to bitmaps.

=== Links ===

Presentation on OpenDraw: http://www.openoffice.org/product/draw.html

OpenDraw tutorials (among many others):
* http://www.linuxgraphic.org/section2d/articles/startoff/index.html
* http://www2.ac-rennes.fr/crdp/29/ie/aides/imgnum/vectoriel-draw/vectoriel-draw.htm

=== License ===

Not known offhand, but it's Free Software (possibly GPL).