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== Install Help ==
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''Things to do before you install InkScape''


NOTE: this isn't finished.  I currently have two screwed up systems from fooling with bleeding edge GTK+ stuff, I don't know how that happened. !! :) I'll get to the end over the next few days tho. Setting up a more stable home network atm.
This page explains how to install Inkscape, either the stable or the development version. For instructions on how to compile Inkscape from the source code, see [[Compiling Inkscape]].
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Tsingi


This was written building an InkScape snapshot on a new RedHat Linux installation. If you find that it doesn't answer your needs exactly, please update this file when you solve your particular problem.
The latest stable version can always be found on the [https://inkscape.org/release/ Download webpage]. The latest development versions are available from [[https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/]].


'''Installing libraries'''


If you are running a debian based system, and have something like synaptic that lists recent enough versions of the libraries below, use that. If you want the latest libs, which you may need, especially if you are installing a snapshot or building from svn, you will want to download sources. Generally you will get a ''foo.tar.bz2'' or ''foo.tar.gz'' or ''foo.tgz'' file that you will need to unpack and build.
== Installing on a Mac ==
Please refer to the installation instructions at [https://inkscape.org/en/releases/ our web page for OS X downloads] and to the [https://inkscape.org/en/learn/faq/#Mac_OS_X_specific_issues section dedicated to OS X in our FAQ].


''bz2'' files are the smallest.  Uncompress them first by typing ''bunzip2 foo.tar.gz'' then unpack the remaining tar file by typing ''tar -xvf foo.tar''


''foo.tar.gz'' files and ''foo.tgz'' files can be extracted in one operation by typing ''tar -xvzf foo.tar.gz''
== Installing on Linux ==


Change to the directory that you just created ''foo''. type ''./configure'' then ''make'' then, as root, ''make install''
On most Linux systems, you can use the software installer provided with your system (look for "software" in your start menu) to install Inkscape.


Sometimes that is all you will need to do.
Visit https://inkscape.org/releases to see a list of other available options and installation methods for each available version.


Sometimes you will run into dependancy errors because you need a library you haven't installed yet.  If you try installing inkscape without some of these dependancies, you will get a list of what you need.  hopefully the instructions below will help you solve these dependancies.
=== Ubuntu or Debian Linux ===
Probably the easiest way to install on Debian/Ubuntu is to use the apt command.  


Open a terminal and type;
  sudo apt-get update (enter)
  sudo apt-get install inkscape (enter)


'''Running ldconfig'''
If your Ubuntu version does not have the most current Inkscape version in its repositories (yet), you can use the [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/stable stable ppa] to get the latest stable Inkscape release.


after installing libs, (as root) you need to run ''ldconfig'' so that the linker can find the libraries that you have just installed.  If you aren't logged in as root (i.e. if you became root by typing su) you may not have the /sbin/ directory in your path.  so if ''ldconfig'' isn't working for you try typing ''/sbin/ldconfig''
==== Ubuntu Linux New Stable Versions ====


'''pkg-config'''
The most recent stable version (slightly newer than what is available directly from Ubuntu) is available from our [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/stable/ stable PPA] for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions.


''pkg-config'' is a utility that lists dependancies for libraries that sets up flags and paths for compiling. When it's working right it's wonderful.  Getting it to work right is a pain in the ass if you don't know how.  It's amazing how silent an IRC channel will get when you mention it.
<pre>
sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install inkscape
</pre>


''pkg-config'' references pc files that applications install to give information about them.  These are called metadata files, metadata means data about data.  For a list of libraries that pkg-config sees, type ''pkg-config --list-all''  Having done that and looking at a list of pc files on my system (using ''find /usr -name "*.pc" > find.pc'', then browsing find.pc) I see that I also have a directory called ''/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/'' I might as well get that in there while I'm at it since none of those libs show up in a listing either and that's where most of them are.
==== Ubuntu Linux Development Versions ====


Depending on what shell you use, there are different ways of doing this. I'm adding a couple lines to my /etc/profile file:
Development versions (inkscape-trunk) are available from our [https://launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/+archive/ubuntu/trunk trunk ppa] for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions.
You just have to follow the commands at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/gnulinux/ubuntu/ppa/dl/ .


''PKG_CONFIG_PATH=/usr/lib/pkgconfig/:/usr/share/pkgconfig/:/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/:/usr/local/lib/pkgconfig/''
'''Note:''' Development versions offer some nice new features, but can be somewhat unstable, so save often. Inexperienced users will also quite possibly have problems installing them.


''export PKG_CONFIG_PATH''
=== openSUSE ===


Note that I have a new 64 bit system, which is why I'm going through all this.  You probably won't have a ''/usr/lib64/pkgconfig/'' unless you do too, so don't just copy what I did. Also note that on a Windows system PATH type environment variables use semi-colons ";" for delimiters as opposed to colons ":"
openSUSE includes Inkscape in the Gnome repositories. The newest version of Inkscape releases is in Gnome:Apps.


Using bash, to immediately source the file in the shell you are using, type ''. /etc/profile'.  This won't test to see if the path gets put into your environment when open a shell though, so maybe a better thing to do is close your terminals and open new ones to see that it is actually set automagically.


Ahh, I can now configure glibmm.  The hair on the back of my neck is laying flat again, I think I'll have a coffee. :)
== Installing on a Windows system ==
=== Stable version ===
You can find the installer on the [http://www.inkscape.org/release/ download page]. Normally you want to choose "64-bit architecture" and "MSI package". Installing should be an easy step-by-step (next-next-finish) process.


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=== Unstable development version===
'''libgc'''
First be warned. Unstable and development mean you likely will encounter crashes, usability problems and sometimes lose data. Ctrl+S will become your friend. If you cannot take this risk, please use the stable version instead.


download and install the latest version of libgc[[http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Hans_Boehm/gc/gc_source/]]
If you are still reading, you are probably one of the brave ones who wants to be on the bleeding edge. If so, follow these steps:
==== 1. Download the latest build ====
Follow the instructions on [https://inkscape.org/release/master/windows/ the 'master' branch download page] to download a 7zip file of the latest master (development) build. Save the file (inkscape-….7z) to your Downloads folder.


libgc installs in /usr/local/lib by default. If you have installed it and it is still not linking, you may not have that in your library path. There is a LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable, or alternatively you can make sure that /usr/local/lib is listed in the file /etc/ls.so.conf
==== 2. Extract the .7z archive ====
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Extract the archive using the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7zip unpacker]: Open the Downloads folder in Explorer, right-click on the 7Z file and choose 7-Zip → Extract to "inkscape-....".
'''libsig++'''


download and install libsig++ [http://libsigc.sourceforge.net/stable.shtml]
You will get a directory which contains several files including inkscape.exe.


this should be fairly straightforward.
==== 3. Run inkscape ====
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Run the inkscape.exe file by double clicking it. That's it.
'''glibmm'''
You can also drag files to inkscape.exe to have these opened.


This is where, if you haven't wrestled with pkg-config on your system you start scratching your head. Because when you run configure on glibmm you may an error like this
'''Don't forget:''' please help Inkscape by reporting bugs, encouraging developers or fixing bugs yourself. If you find bugs, make sure to include the version (name of the 7z file, like inkscape-)


''checking for GLIBMM... configure: error: Package requirements (sigc++-2.0 >= 2.0.0 glib-2.0 >= 2.8.0 gobject-2.0 >= 2.8.0 gmodule-2.0 >= 2.8.0) were not met. Consider adjusting the PKG_CONFIG_PATH environment variable if you
==== Multiple versions for testing ====
installed software in a non-standard prefix.''
For testing purposes it is good to be able to test multiple versions of Inkscape to find when and where some problem first appeared. For this reason you are able to store and use as many parallel versions of Inkscape as your disk has room for.


''Alternatively you may set the GLIBMM_CFLAGS and GLIBMM_LIBS environment variables to avoid the need to call pkg-config.  See the pkg-config man page for
more details.''


It seems that most packages install in a non standard prefix, in direct defiance of evrything we have been led to believe regarding the concept of standard, so you may have to deal with this.  See the note on ''pkg-config'' above.
[[Category:User Documentation]]
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''gtkmm'' [http://www.gtkmm.org/]

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This page explains how to install Inkscape, either the stable or the development version. For instructions on how to compile Inkscape from the source code, see Compiling Inkscape.

The latest stable version can always be found on the Download webpage. The latest development versions are available from [[1]].


Installing on a Mac

Please refer to the installation instructions at our web page for OS X downloads and to the section dedicated to OS X in our FAQ.


Installing on Linux

On most Linux systems, you can use the software installer provided with your system (look for "software" in your start menu) to install Inkscape.

Visit https://inkscape.org/releases to see a list of other available options and installation methods for each available version.

Ubuntu or Debian Linux

Probably the easiest way to install on Debian/Ubuntu is to use the apt command.

Open a terminal and type; 

 sudo apt-get update (enter)
 sudo apt-get install inkscape (enter)

If your Ubuntu version does not have the most current Inkscape version in its repositories (yet), you can use the stable ppa to get the latest stable Inkscape release.

Ubuntu Linux New Stable Versions

The most recent stable version (slightly newer than what is available directly from Ubuntu) is available from our stable PPA for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions. 

sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install inkscape

Ubuntu Linux Development Versions

Development versions (inkscape-trunk) are available from our trunk ppa for Ubuntu and derivative Linux distributions. You just have to follow the commands at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-master/gnulinux/ubuntu/ppa/dl/ .

Note: Development versions offer some nice new features, but can be somewhat unstable, so save often. Inexperienced users will also quite possibly have problems installing them.

openSUSE

openSUSE includes Inkscape in the Gnome repositories. The newest version of Inkscape releases is in Gnome:Apps.


Installing on a Windows system

Stable version

You can find the installer on the download page. Normally you want to choose "64-bit architecture" and "MSI package". Installing should be an easy step-by-step (next-next-finish) process.

Unstable development version

First be warned. Unstable and development mean you likely will encounter crashes, usability problems and sometimes lose data. Ctrl+S will become your friend. If you cannot take this risk, please use the stable version instead.

If you are still reading, you are probably one of the brave ones who wants to be on the bleeding edge. If so, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest build

Follow the instructions on the 'master' branch download page to download a 7zip file of the latest master (development) build. Save the file (inkscape-….7z) to your Downloads folder.

2. Extract the .7z archive

Extract the archive using the 7zip unpacker: Open the Downloads folder in Explorer, right-click on the 7Z file and choose 7-Zip → Extract to "inkscape-....".

You will get a directory which contains several files including inkscape.exe.

3. Run inkscape

Run the inkscape.exe file by double clicking it. That's it. You can also drag files to inkscape.exe to have these opened.

Don't forget: please help Inkscape by reporting bugs, encouraging developers or fixing bugs yourself. If you find bugs, make sure to include the version (name of the 7z file, like inkscape-)

Multiple versions for testing

For testing purposes it is good to be able to test multiple versions of Inkscape to find when and where some problem first appeared. For this reason you are able to store and use as many parallel versions of Inkscape as your disk has room for.

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