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Preferences has two modes: | Preferences has two modes: | ||
* Simple - 3 options (Bounding box, paths, Alignment snapping). This should be good simple preset for most of users needs. | * Simple - 3 options (Bounding box, paths, Alignment snapping). This should be good simple preset for most of users needs. | ||
* Advanced - All granualr control over every snapping option. This provides all functionality for pro users | * Advanced - All granualr control over every snapping option. This provides all functionality for pro users ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3323 MR #3323]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3323 | |||
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are also a new feature added to Inkscape. These are spacing guides that appear in between equally spaced objects. These guides make it easier to place objects at equal distance from each other. These guides also appear in horizontal or vertical direction based on the optimum snap position. | are also a new feature added to Inkscape. These are spacing guides that appear in between equally spaced objects. These guides make it easier to place objects at equal distance from each other. These guides also appear in horizontal or vertical direction based on the optimum snap position. | ||
[[File:Distribution-snapping-demo.gif|center|Distribution and Alignment Snapping]] | [[File:Distribution-snapping-demo.gif|center|Distribution and Alignment Snapping]] ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3294 MR #3294]) | ||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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=== Calligraphy tool === | === Calligraphy tool === | ||
Allows fixation to have negative values | Allows fixation to have negative values ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3782 MR #3782]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3782 | |||
=== Page tool === | === Page tool === | ||
New tool and feature that allows you to create | New tool and feature that allows you to create multi-page SVG and PDF documents. As a part of this feature is also import of multipages to inkscape ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3486 MR #3486], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3785 MR #3785], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3821 MR #3821]). | ||
* you can create new page on canvas | * you can create new page on canvas | ||
* you can edit size page on canvas | * you can edit size page on canvas | ||
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* you can save multipage svg ( multipages are not supported in browsers first page is viewport for browsers) | * you can save multipage svg ( multipages are not supported in browsers first page is viewport for browsers) | ||
(TODO: document all features and how it works) | (TODO: document all features and how it works) | ||
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==== Custom Origin ==== | ==== Custom Origin ==== | ||
You can edit the Origin of the selection. By clicking on one of 8 canvas handles <code><-></code> changes the origin/ anchor point of the selection. After that, you will see a big gray cross from a new origin. This change will be reflected in the toolbar from where you can edit position and size with precise numbers. This is useful if you want to move/scale a selection with a precise number in mind. You can also move origin anywhere by dragging on the middle handle + . | You can edit the Origin of the selection. By clicking on one of 8 canvas handles <code><-></code> changes the origin/ anchor point of the selection. After that, you will see a big gray cross from a new origin. This change will be reflected in the toolbar from where you can edit position and size with precise numbers. This is useful if you want to move/scale a selection with a precise number in mind. You can also move origin anywhere by dragging on the middle handle + . ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2700 MR #2700]) | ||
[https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2700 2700] | |||
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=== Text Tool === | === Text Tool === | ||
New feature padding knot to flow box [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2769 2769] | New feature padding knot to flow box ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2769 MR #2769]) | ||
SVG 2.0 flowed text allows for shape-padding and shape-subtract attributes, allowing for the text to flow into a shape and leave some space between it's edges and where the text will start to flow as well as subtracting shapes with margin, which allows text to flow around other objects in the scene. These attributes were supported in Inkscape 1.0, but not exposed to the user. This version of Inkscape includes both an adjustable on-canvas knot for changing the padding as well as a Text menu item for setting text subtraction properties with a further knot to adjust it's margins. | SVG 2.0 flowed text allows for shape-padding and shape-subtract attributes, allowing for the text to flow into a shape and leave some space between it's edges and where the text will start to flow as well as subtracting shapes with margin, which allows text to flow around other objects in the scene. These attributes were supported in Inkscape 1.0, but not exposed to the user. This version of Inkscape includes both an adjustable on-canvas knot for changing the padding as well as a Text menu item for setting text subtraction properties with a further knot to adjust it's margins. | ||
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kerning options moved to pop over to save space in toolbar. | kerning options moved to pop over to save space in toolbar. | ||
We also increased range sliders for letters/words spacing | We also increased range sliders for letters/words spacing | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2569 | ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2569 MR #2569], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3434 MR #3434]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3434 | |||
== Path Operations == | |||
'''Split path''', split non-intersecting path functionality. <code>'''Path > split path'''</code> | |||
Useful for splitting Letter or other objects made from multiple paths(usually holes) in to single object ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3738 MR #3738]) | |||
== Dialogs == | == Dialogs == | ||
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=== Align and distribute === | === Align and distribute === | ||
* The formerly separate <code>Arrange</code> dialog is now '''integrated''' with the <code>Align and Distribute</code> dialog. With its '''three tabs''', more '''user-friendly names''' and some '''small visual tweaks''', the dialog now holds everything that is needed for aligning, distributing and arranging objects in your drawing. | * The formerly separate <code>Arrange</code> dialog is now '''integrated''' with the <code>Align and Distribute</code> dialog. With its '''three tabs''', more '''user-friendly names''' and some '''small visual tweaks''', the dialog now holds everything that is needed for aligning, distributing and arranging objects in your drawing ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3382 MR #3382], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3667 MR #3667]). | ||
* The icons inside this dialog are now smaller. | * The icons inside this dialog are now smaller. | ||
[[File:Align and distribute dialog with 3 tabs.gif]] | [[File:Align and distribute dialog with 3 tabs.gif]] | ||
=== Document Properties === | === Document Properties === | ||
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* Document Properties dialog enormously sped up on macOS if grids are in use. ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3400/ MR #3400], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3403 MR #3403]) | * Document Properties dialog enormously sped up on macOS if grids are in use. ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3400/ MR #3400], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3403 MR #3403]) | ||
We redesigned document properties. Since we introduce new feature Multipages wich is not part of svg standart (not suported by browsvers). we cahneg this dialog to contol how big is a viewbox (what gets shown in browsvers). We use first page is also viewbox | We redesigned document properties. Since we introduce new feature Multipages wich is not part of svg standart (not suported by browsvers). we cahneg this dialog to contol how big is a viewbox (what gets shown in browsvers). We use first page is also viewbox ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3700 MR #3700]). | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3700 | |||
We moved out snapping settings ouside this dialog and also outside of svg document in to preferences. | We moved out snapping settings ouside this dialog and also outside of svg document in to preferences. | ||
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==== Color selector ==== | ==== Color selector ==== | ||
* The more intuitive HSL mode (hue, saturation, lightness) is now the default mode of the color selector. | * The more intuitive HSL mode (hue, saturation, lightness) is now the default mode of the color selector. | ||
* All color selection modes (e.g. HSL, HSV, RGB, CMYK, color wheel, CMS) have been moved into drop-down menu, with icons. You can get the old, tabbed look back by disabling the option in <code>Edit > Preferences > Interface > Use compact color selector mode switch</code> | * All color selection modes (e.g. HSL, HSV, RGB, CMYK, color wheel, CMS) have been moved into drop-down menu, with icons. You can get the old, tabbed look back by disabling the option in <code>Edit > Preferences > Interface > Use compact color selector mode switch</code> ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3443 MR #3443]). | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3443 | |||
<!-- HSLuv mode (not merged yet) --> | <!-- HSLuv mode (not merged yet) --> | ||
==== Gradient Editor is back ==== | ==== Gradient Editor is back ==== | ||
A replacement for the [https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Release_notes/1.1#Legacy_Gradient_Editor_dialog_removed|lost gradient editor] was added to the Fill and Stroke dialog ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2688 MR #2688], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/ux/-/issues/67 Bug | A replacement for the [https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Release_notes/1.1#Legacy_Gradient_Editor_dialog_removed|lost gradient editor] was added to the Fill and Stroke dialog ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2688 MR #2688], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/ux/-/issues/67 Bug ux#67]). | ||
This allows you to add, edit and delete gradient stops directly in the 'Fill and Stroke' dialog again. | This allows you to add, edit and delete gradient stops directly in the 'Fill and Stroke' dialog again. | ||
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[[File:First and last node offset.gif]] | [[File:First and last node offset.gif]] | ||
==== Markers ==== | ==== Markers ==== | ||
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[[File:Working with new markers.gif]] | [[File:Working with new markers.gif]] | ||
You can also edit size rotation and offset of markers on canvas. By clicking on edit button in style tab under marker | You can also edit size rotation and offset of markers on canvas. By clicking on edit button in style tab under marker ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3394 MR #3394], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3420 MR #3420]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3394 | |||
[[File:Edit markers on canvas.gif]] | [[File:Edit markers on canvas.gif]] | ||
==== Custom Dash strokes ==== | ==== Custom Dash strokes ==== | ||
We added UI for editing custom dash stroke pattern. Click on '''Custom''' option inside a dash stroke drop-down and this field will be shown under it. Now you can add your custom pattern by typing numbers (dash gap dash gap ...) | We added UI for editing custom dash stroke pattern. Click on '''Custom''' option inside a dash stroke drop-down and this field will be shown under it. Now you can add your custom pattern by typing numbers (dash gap dash gap ...) | ||
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==== Other small changes ==== | ==== Other small changes ==== | ||
we reorder caps to mach order ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3402 MR #3402]) | |||
=== Layers and Objects dialog === | === Layers and Objects dialog === | ||
We fused Layers and objects dialog in to new improved dialog. New Layers and Objects dialog significantly improves performance when handling many objects at the same time | We fused Layers and objects dialog in to new improved dialog. New Layers and Objects dialog significantly improves performance when handling many objects at the same time ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2466 MR #2466], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3635 MR #3635], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2466 MR #2466], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3741 MR #3741], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3597 MR #3597], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3645 MR #3645]). | ||
* new icons for every object type | * new icons for every object type | ||
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* shift-click on a padlock locks other layers | * shift-click on a padlock locks other layers | ||
*If you hold Alt and hover over items in dialog all other elements get lover opacity. So you can see what exactly is the object you pointing at | * If you hold Alt and hover over items in dialog all other elements get lover opacity. So you can see what exactly is the object you pointing at | ||
=== Preferences === | === Preferences === | ||
Preferences zoom ruler respect theme look | * Preferences zoom ruler respect theme look ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3450 MR #3450]) | ||
* Allow select same to work like select all ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2832 MR #2832]) | |||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3450 | |||
Allow select same to work like select all | |||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2832 | |||
=== SVG Font Editor === | === SVG Font Editor === | ||
Bug fixes, small face lift and UX and performance improvements of the dialog | Bug fixes, small face lift and UX and performance improvements of the dialog ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3396 MR #3396], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3552 MR #3552]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3396 | |||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3552 | |||
=== Swatches === | === Swatches === | ||
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=== Trace Bitmap === | === Trace Bitmap === | ||
Clean up of ui: Added sliders , fixed live preview, dialog is size responsive | Clean up of ui: Added sliders , fixed live preview, dialog is size responsive ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3405 MR #3405]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3405 | |||
=== Transform dialog === | === Transform dialog === | ||
We cleaned up this dialog, reduced width and added explanation for metric transformations | We cleaned up this dialog, reduced width and added explanation for metric transformations ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3381 MR #3381]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3381 | |||
== Filters == | == Filters == | ||
== Live path effects == | == Live path effects == | ||
perspective/envelope LPE now works on objects with 0 width or height . (edge cases for single line stroke) | perspective/envelope LPE now works on objects with 0 width or height . (edge cases for single line stroke) ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2712 MR #2712]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/2712 | |||
== Import / Export == | == Import / Export == | ||
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== macOS-specific Changes == | == macOS-specific Changes == | ||
On macOS, enable all special menu items in the application menu and hide them from other menus | |||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3767 | On macOS, enable all special menu items in the application menu and hide them from other menus ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3767 MR #3767]) | ||
== Windows-specific Changes == | == Windows-specific Changes == | ||
Modifier keys now work with pen input | |||
https://gitlab.com/freedesktop-sdk/mirrors/gnome/gtk/-/commit/46c12b2c922d5592cedd29624cbf3be6b4411084 | Modifier keys now work with pen input ([https://gitlab.com/freedesktop-sdk/mirrors/gnome/gtk/-/commit/46c12b2c922d5592cedd29624cbf3be6b4411084 Commit #46c12b]) | ||
== Extensions == | == Extensions == | ||
* Add option to limit output extension to save copy ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3600 MR #3600]) | |||
* Added Python app dirs dependency ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3568 MR #3568]) [Is this a bug fix?] | |||
Added Python app dirs dependency | |||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3568 | |||
== Command line == | == Command line == | ||
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=== Symbols === | === Symbols === | ||
Add support for x, y, width and height SVG2 attributes on <symbol>. | Add support for x, y, width and height SVG2 attributes on <symbol>. | ||
Follows logic of <svg> element, which already supported these attributes | Follows logic of <svg> element, which already supported these attributes ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3828 MR #3828]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3828 | |||
== Notable bugfixes == | == Notable bugfixes == | ||
=== Crash fixes === | === Crash fixes === | ||
* Check knot still exists before updating ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/717 MR #717]) | |||
* Masive colection of crash fixes releted to number of LPE (copy, stampe, duplicate) ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3479 MR #3479]) | |||
* Action after grouping 3D boxes crash Fix ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3698 MR #3698]) | |||
* Fix for crashing of inkscape while Quiting ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3681 MR #3681]) | |||
* Fix crash due to invalid or malformed direct-action string ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3663 MR #3663]) | |||
* Bezier curve tool Backspace crash ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3715 MR #3715]) | |||
* Fix crash scrolling across line height units ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3541 MR #3541]) | |||
* Fix adding a path effect to symbol causes crash ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3520 MR #3520]) | |||
* Fix drag-and-drop svgs, stops crash ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3710 MR #3710]) | |||
* Handle two items in spray tool's single path mode ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3470 MR #3470]) | |||
* Icon preview crash ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3439 MR #3439]) | |||
* Prevents crashing during 3D box import ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3592 MR #3592]) | |||
* Fill between Paths LPE crash on selecting ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3801 MR #3801]) | |||
=== Other bug fixes === | === Other bug fixes === | ||
Transform handle modifiers are now displayed on status bar | * duplicated gradeint does not get deleted ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3361 MR #3361]) | ||
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3809 | * Last line in paragraph is not justified anymore ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3780 MR #3780]) | ||
* Fix #1034 - Recursively flatten css style when copying ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3656 MR #3656]) | |||
* new boolean operation algorithm ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3724 MR #3724]) | |||
* Respect mouse down before mouse move coordinates (WIN) ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3735 MR #3735]) | |||
* Remove mandatory break from end of paragraphs, added in Pango 1.49 ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3630 MR #3630]) | |||
* Fix: Subsequent font changes to words in the same textbox now apply ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3631 MR #3631]) | |||
* Fix numpad input for unimode in text tool ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3689 MR #3689]) | |||
* Restore refresh of units trackers ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3665 MR #3665]) | |||
* Fix find and replace if text has description, nested tspans ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3551 MR #3551]) | |||
* all canvas knots should have same size and be controlled form preferences ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3679 MR #3679], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3699 MR #3699]) | |||
* Fix multiline vertical text positioning in browsers ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3537 MR #3537]) | |||
* Stop changing line height when units change ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3544 MR #3544]) | |||
* Fix Clone Tiler menu item, action mismatch ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3650 MR #3650]) | |||
* fix: Cannot quit Inkscape on macOS Big Sur from welcome screen (MAC) ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/2762 MR #2762]) | |||
* Fix: Position of flowed text no longer applies extra transforms on text ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3695 MR #3695]) | |||
* Fix default value for saturate in color matrix filter ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3626 MR #3626]) | |||
* nodes widget no longer appears on startup in align and distribute dialog ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3677 MR #3677]) | |||
* fixes #2621. Clicking on fill/stroke in the status bar now reopens the dialog if it is hidden ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3754 MR #3754]) | |||
* Fix KP_2,4,6,8 shortcuts for rect tool ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3773 MR #3773]) | |||
* Transform handle modifiers are now displayed on status bar ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3809 MR #3809]) | |||
=== Even more bug fixes === | === Even more bug fixes === | ||
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There were even more issues fixed than those listed above, but these probably only affect a small portion of users, or are relevant for development and packaging only. | There were even more issues fixed than those listed above, but these probably only affect a small portion of users, or are relevant for development and packaging only. | ||
For a complete list, visit [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/ | For a complete list, visit [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues?milestone_title=Inkscape+1.2 our GitLab issue tracker] and see the [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/commits/1.2.x commit history]. | ||
== Translations == | == Translations == |
Revision as of 02:52, 21 January 2022
These Release Notes are in Draft Status.
Important Links:
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Pending questions:
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Release highlights
Definitely not released yet.
- Inkscape documents can now hold multiple pages, which are managed by the new Page tool
- Performance improvements for many parts of the interface and many different functions
General user interface
Color palette
The overall look and options of the color palette and the Swatches dialog got a massive overhaul (MR #2881):
- Color palettes now have a preview
- Improved settings for size and padding
- New setting for number of rows
- Scroll vertically through palette rows, or use the arrow buttons
Status Bar
- The layer selection dropdown has been replaced by a layer indicator. Clicking on the indicator opens the new Layers and object dialog. This change improves Inkscape's performance for documents with many layers (MR #3629).
Canvas
Page
- The page shadow now has a more realistic, blurry, fade-out look (MR #3128)
- Settings for the page background / decoration were refactored, see [section about Document properties dialog]
- Inkscape documents can now hold multiple pages! See [section about the new Page tool]
Snapping
- Snapping toolbar got removed and replaced with new simplified snapping pop over. You can find it in top Right corner as a toggle switch with arrow for change preferences.
- Snapping settings got unified and settings are no longer saved in to svg file but to to preferences inside of inkscape.
- All snapping settings are moved to Preferences> Behavior > Snapping
Preferences has two modes:
- Simple - 3 options (Bounding box, paths, Alignment snapping). This should be good simple preset for most of users needs.
- Advanced - All granualr control over every snapping option. This provides all functionality for pro users (MR #3323)
Alignment and Distribution snapping
Three new modes of on-canvas snapping have been added. These new modes make aligning and distributing objects a very easy drag and drop operation.
The new snapping options can be enabled or disabled from the Snap popover -> Advanced
using the following new options:
- Alignment Snapping : Toggle alignment snapping for objects.
- Self snapping : Toggle alignment snapping for nodes in the same path while editing nodes.
- Distribution snapping : Toggle distribution snapping.
Alignment and distribution snapping also have their separately configurable snap tolerances which can be adjusted in Document Properties > Snap
.
Both Alignment and Distribution snapping also have a preference to show snap distances which can be enabled or disabled from Preference > Snapping > Show snap distance in case of alignment or distribution snap
.
Alignment Guides
are horizontal or vertical lines that only appear when you're editing objects on the canvas. Temporary guide lines appear if the selected object can be aligned relative to another object on the canvas. Once a guide does occur, the movement of the selection is constrained in the general direction of the guide which makes placing objects on the canvas easier.
Self snapping
is useful for node editing. Nodes will snap to their own geometry
Distribution Guides
are also a new feature added to Inkscape. These are spacing guides that appear in between equally spaced objects. These guides make it easier to place objects at equal distance from each other. These guides also appear in horizontal or vertical direction based on the optimum snap position.
(MR #3294)
Tools
Calligraphy tool
Allows fixation to have negative values (MR #3782)
Page tool
New tool and feature that allows you to create multi-page SVG and PDF documents. As a part of this feature is also import of multipages to inkscape (MR #3486, MR #3785, MR #3821).
- you can create new page on canvas
- you can edit size page on canvas
- you can change position of page on canvas
- you can create new page by clicking + button in toolbar
- you can name your pages
- you can delete page
- you can fit page size around your selection
- you can type in page sizes
- you can chose page size from presets
- You can open PDF/AI with multiple pages
- You can import pages from pdf in to existing svg (file> import)
- you can save multipage pdf
- you can save multipage svg ( multipages are not supported in browsers first page is viewport for browsers)
(TODO: document all features and how it works)
Selector Tool
Custom Origin
You can edit the Origin of the selection. By clicking on one of 8 canvas handles <->
changes the origin/ anchor point of the selection. After that, you will see a big gray cross from a new origin. This change will be reflected in the toolbar from where you can edit position and size with precise numbers. This is useful if you want to move/scale a selection with a precise number in mind. You can also move origin anywhere by dragging on the middle handle + . (MR #2700)
Text Tool
New feature padding knot to flow box (MR #2769)
SVG 2.0 flowed text allows for shape-padding and shape-subtract attributes, allowing for the text to flow into a shape and leave some space between it's edges and where the text will start to flow as well as subtracting shapes with margin, which allows text to flow around other objects in the scene. These attributes were supported in Inkscape 1.0, but not exposed to the user. This version of Inkscape includes both an adjustable on-canvas knot for changing the padding as well as a Text menu item for setting text subtraction properties with a further knot to adjust it's margins.
[See merge request for animated gifs to add here]
kerning options moved to pop over to save space in toolbar. We also increased range sliders for letters/words spacing (MR #2569, MR #3434)
Path Operations
Split path, split non-intersecting path functionality. Path > split path
Useful for splitting Letter or other objects made from multiple paths(usually holes) in to single object (MR #3738)
Dialogs
General
- A mini-menu (downward pointing arrow symbol) was added into the title bar of every multi-dialog panel (also called 'notebook'). You can use it to close the current tab, to undock it, or to close the whole panel. It also shows a list of available dialogs, sorted by purpose, allowing you to open them with a click ((MR #3728)
- Open dialogs are now less costly for performance, because they do not update when it's not needed (MR #3369), or when they are hidden (MR #3761)
- Docking zones now expand and flash slowly when a dialog is dragged close to them. This makes it easier to see where docking is possible ((MR #3729)
- The text labels of docked dialogs are now more responsive to the width of dialog (MR #3627)
Align and distribute
- The formerly separate
Arrange
dialog is now integrated with theAlign and Distribute
dialog. With its three tabs, more user-friendly names and some small visual tweaks, the dialog now holds everything that is needed for aligning, distributing and arranging objects in your drawing (MR #3382, MR #3667). - The icons inside this dialog are now smaller.
Document Properties
We revamped the document properties dialog from old cluttered, not so user friendly to completely redesigned dialog that users will enjoy
We redesigned document properties. Since we introduce new feature Multipages wich is not part of svg standart (not suported by browsvers). we cahneg this dialog to contol how big is a viewbox (what gets shown in browsvers). We use first page is also viewbox (MR #3700).
We moved out snapping settings ouside this dialog and also outside of svg document in to preferences.
Fill and Stroke dialog
Color selector
- The more intuitive HSL mode (hue, saturation, lightness) is now the default mode of the color selector.
- All color selection modes (e.g. HSL, HSV, RGB, CMYK, color wheel, CMS) have been moved into drop-down menu, with icons. You can get the old, tabbed look back by disabling the option in
Edit > Preferences > Interface > Use compact color selector mode switch
(MR #3443).
Gradient Editor is back
A replacement for the gradient editor was added to the Fill and Stroke dialog (MR #2688, Bug ux#67).
This allows you to add, edit and delete gradient stops directly in the 'Fill and Stroke' dialog again.
- to add a new stop, double click on the gradient preview
- to move a stop, click and drag it along the gradient preview or enter the stop offset numerically for more precision
- to remove a stop, click on it to select it, then press the
Del
orBackspace
key
The Gradient tool toolbar options `repeat mode`, `reverse gradient direction`, a gradient selection library and a list of all stops have been added here, too, so all the options pertaining to gradients are in easy reach.
Another way to add, edit and delete single stops is to use the list of gradient stops. Users can add stops by clicking on the +
button, and can delete them by clicking on the -
button.
With the new gradient selection dropdown, users can duplicate gradients by clicking on the +
button.
Users can offset (move) the first and last stops of a gradient. The color beyond the last/first gradient stop is uniformly that of the last/first stop and it becomes transparent where the gradient postion handles end.
Markers
Markers have new drop-down options where you can control size offset and rotation of markers. This allowed us to remove duplicate markers so UI is much easier to navigate. We also cleaned out marker presets and added few new arrows and also join ends
You can also edit size rotation and offset of markers on canvas. By clicking on edit button in style tab under marker (MR #3394, MR #3420)
Custom Dash strokes
We added UI for editing custom dash stroke pattern. Click on Custom option inside a dash stroke drop-down and this field will be shown under it. Now you can add your custom pattern by typing numbers (dash gap dash gap ...)
Other small changes
we reorder caps to mach order (MR #3402)
Layers and Objects dialog
We fused Layers and objects dialog in to new improved dialog. New Layers and Objects dialog significantly improves performance when handling many objects at the same time (MR #2466, MR #3635, MR #2466, MR #3741, MR #3597, MR #3645).
- new icons for every object type
- first object icon enable/disable view of objects
- masks and clipping paths are added as a overly suicon
- every new layer has new color
- Colors of icons in panel and paths on canvas are linked for better organization
- you can edit color of of layer/object by slisking on color block on right
- default highlight colors delegated to
style.css
file - double click label (name of the object) to rename it
- info-bar shows you current layer if you click on it and will open layers dialog
- shift-click on an eye icon toggles layer solo visibility (hiding others)
- shift-click on a padlock locks other layers
- If you hold Alt and hover over items in dialog all other elements get lover opacity. So you can see what exactly is the object you pointing at
Preferences
- Preferences zoom ruler respect theme look (MR #3450)
- Allow select same to work like select all (MR #2832)
SVG Font Editor
Bug fixes, small face lift and UX and performance improvements of the dialog (MR #3396, MR #3552)
Swatches
The Swatches dialog uses the same improved settings as [the color palette].
Text and Font dialog
The dialog's width has been reduced, so it won't take up excessive amounts of space when docked (MR #3314).
Trace Bitmap
Clean up of ui: Added sliders , fixed live preview, dialog is size responsive (MR #3405)
Transform dialog
We cleaned up this dialog, reduced width and added explanation for metric transformations (MR #3381)
Filters
Live path effects
perspective/envelope LPE now works on objects with 0 width or height . (edge cases for single line stroke) (MR #2712)
Import / Export
Customization / Theming
General User Interface
- The font size in the user interface can be adjusted at
Edit > Preferences > Interface > Theming: Font scale
(MR #3690) - The
+
/-
buttons for number entry fields are now smaller. If you prefer the old, wider buttons, they can be turned on again by disablingPreferences → Interface : Use narrow number entry boxes
. (MR #3358)
Bars / Toolbars
- You can now hide elements from the status bar (style indicator, layer indicator, mouse coordinates, canvas rotation) at
Edit > Preferences > Interface: Status bar
(MR #3445) - You can now hide tools from the tool bar at
Edit > Preferences > Interface > Toolbars: Toolbars
(MR #3515)
Cursors
- The drop shadow is now optional for mouse cursors. You can turn it off in
Preferences > Interface > Mouse cursors: Show drop shadow
(MR #3352).
Icons
- Multiple icons in the Multicolor icons set got small retouches and other improvements to readability or contrast, e.g. the green color is now a little brighter when using a dark theme, to improve contrast.
- Cursors and icons for the Bézier tool and the Calligraphy tool in the tool bar now use the same imagery [to be confirmed]
Align and distribute
icons are now smaller, some were redesigned to fit in to 16x16 grid.- The icon sizes for the tool bar and the controls bar can now be adjusted smoothly on a continuous scale from from 100% to 300% in
Edit > Preferences > Interface > Toolbars: Toolbox icon size / Control bar icon size
Themes
- A contrast slider was added for fine tuning the selected theme's colors at
Edit > Preferences ⯈ Interface ⯈ Theming: Contrast
(MR #906)
macOS-specific Changes
On macOS, enable all special menu items in the application menu and hide them from other menus (MR #3767)
Windows-specific Changes
Modifier keys now work with pen input (Commit #46c12b)
Extensions
- Add option to limit output extension to save copy (MR #3600)
- Added Python app dirs dependency (MR #3568) [Is this a bug fix?]
Command line
Behind the curtains
Gio::Actions
continuous work on converting verbs to Gio::Actions . This work is done as a preparation for migration to gtk4 and also allows us to have this commands in command pallet and assign shortcuts to this coverted commands. (TODO: there is lots of MRs mostly from tav which needs to be sorted and added here)
Symbols
Add support for x, y, width and height SVG2 attributes on <symbol>. Follows logic of <svg> element, which already supported these attributes (MR #3828)
Notable bugfixes
Crash fixes
- Check knot still exists before updating (MR #717)
- Masive colection of crash fixes releted to number of LPE (copy, stampe, duplicate) (MR #3479)
- Action after grouping 3D boxes crash Fix (MR #3698)
- Fix for crashing of inkscape while Quiting (MR #3681)
- Fix crash due to invalid or malformed direct-action string (MR #3663)
- Bezier curve tool Backspace crash (MR #3715)
- Fix crash scrolling across line height units (MR #3541)
- Fix adding a path effect to symbol causes crash (MR #3520)
- Fix drag-and-drop svgs, stops crash (MR #3710)
- Handle two items in spray tool's single path mode (MR #3470)
- Icon preview crash (MR #3439)
- Prevents crashing during 3D box import (MR #3592)
- Fill between Paths LPE crash on selecting (MR #3801)
Other bug fixes
- duplicated gradeint does not get deleted (MR #3361)
- Last line in paragraph is not justified anymore (MR #3780)
- Fix #1034 - Recursively flatten css style when copying (MR #3656)
- new boolean operation algorithm (MR #3724)
- Respect mouse down before mouse move coordinates (WIN) (MR #3735)
- Remove mandatory break from end of paragraphs, added in Pango 1.49 (MR #3630)
- Fix: Subsequent font changes to words in the same textbox now apply (MR #3631)
- Fix numpad input for unimode in text tool (MR #3689)
- Restore refresh of units trackers (MR #3665)
- Fix find and replace if text has description, nested tspans (MR #3551)
- all canvas knots should have same size and be controlled form preferences (MR #3679, MR #3699)
- Fix multiline vertical text positioning in browsers (MR #3537)
- Stop changing line height when units change (MR #3544)
- Fix Clone Tiler menu item, action mismatch (MR #3650)
- fix: Cannot quit Inkscape on macOS Big Sur from welcome screen (MAC) (MR #2762)
- Fix: Position of flowed text no longer applies extra transforms on text (MR #3695)
- Fix default value for saturate in color matrix filter (MR #3626)
- nodes widget no longer appears on startup in align and distribute dialog (MR #3677)
- fixes #2621. Clicking on fill/stroke in the status bar now reopens the dialog if it is hidden (MR #3754)
- Fix KP_2,4,6,8 shortcuts for rect tool (MR #3773)
- Transform handle modifiers are now displayed on status bar (MR #3809)
Even more bug fixes
There were even more issues fixed than those listed above, but these probably only affect a small portion of users, or are relevant for development and packaging only.
For a complete list, visit our GitLab issue tracker and see the commit history.
Translations
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Important changes for packagers
- New dependency on
python-cssselect
added which is required for usage of Inkscape extensions (MR #3239)
Known issues
- Gradient editing [as of 2021-06-26]:
- Gradient collecting is problematic. It deletes your gradient if it's not used by any other object. Will be fixed with 3361
- If you convert your gradient to swatch, the gradient editor cannot be used for editing it anymore.
- The first click after exiting the gradient library is ignored.
- Canvas stops and gradient editor stops highlighting will stop working in some cases.
Other releases
- Inkscape 1.4 — development branch
- Inkscape 1.3 — current stable release branch (1.3.1, 1.3.2 next bugfix release)
- Inkscape 1.2 (1.2.1, 1.2.2)
- Inkscape 1.1 (1.1.1, 1.1.2)
- Inkscape 1.0 (1.0.1, 1.0.2)
- Inkscape 0.92 (0.92.1, 0.92.2, 0.92.3, 0.92.4, 0.92.5)
- Inkscape 0.91
- Inkscape 0.48 (0.48.1, 0.48.2, 0.48.3, 0.48.4, 0.48.5)
- Inkscape 0.47
- Inkscape 0.46
- Inkscape 0.45
- Inkscape 0.44
- Inkscape 0.43
- Inkscape 0.42
- Inkscape 0.41
- Inkscape 0.40
- Inkscape 0.39
- Inkscape 0.38
- Inkscape 0.37
- Inkscape 0.36
- Inkscape 0.35