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authorKris De Gussem <kris.degussem@gmail.com>2010-11-24 22:04:54 +0000
committerKris <Kris.De.Gussem@hotmail.com>2010-11-24 22:04:54 +0000
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Calligraphy and tips tutorial update
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@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
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+<!-- DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE. It is produced automatically from a DocBook source (*.xml) by tutorial-svg.xsl. -->
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@@ -153,7 +154,7 @@ currently functions.
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">One great advantage that we have over the scribes of the past is the
<flowSpan font-family="sans serif">Undo</flowSpan> command: If you make a mistake, the entire page is not
-ruined. Inkscape's Calligraphy tool also enables some techniques which would not be
+ruined. Inkscape&apos;s Calligraphy tool also enables some techniques which would not be
possible with a traditional pen-and-ink.
</flowDiv>
</flowRoot>
@@ -203,7 +204,7 @@ now on, Inkscape will remember those settings on startup.
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e105"/>
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">The Inkscape calligraphy pen can be sensitive to the <flowSpan font-style="italic">velocity</flowSpan> of
-the stroke (see “Thinning” below), so if you are using a mouse, you'll probably want to
+the stroke (see “Thinning” below), so if you are using a mouse, you&apos;ll probably want to
zero this parameter.
</flowDiv>
</flowRoot>
@@ -233,12 +234,12 @@ drawing tablets).
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">This pair of options control the <flowSpan font-style="italic">width</flowSpan> of your pen. The width can
vary from 1 to 100 and (by default) is measured in units relative to the size of
your editing window, but independent of zoom. This makes sense, because the
-natural “unit of measure” in calligraphy is the range of your hand's movement,
+natural “unit of measure” in calligraphy is the range of your hand&apos;s movement,
and it is therefore convenient to have the width of your pen nib in constant
ratio to the size of your “drawing board” and not in some real units which
would make it depend on zoom. This behavior is optional though, so it can be
changed for those who would prefer absolute units regardless of zoom. To switch
-to this mode, use the checkbox on the tool's Preferences page (you can open it
+to this mode, use the checkbox on the tool&apos;s Preferences page (you can open it
by double-clicking the tool button).
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</flowRoot>
@@ -356,7 +357,7 @@ the angle is determined by the tilt of the pen.
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</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Each traditional calligraphy style has its own prevalent pen angle. For example, the
-Unicial hand uses the angle of 25 degrees. More complex hands and more experienced
+Uncial hand uses the angle of 25 degrees. More complex hands and more experienced
calligraphers will often vary the angle while drawing, and Inkscape makes this possible
by pressing <flowSpan font-weight="bold">up</flowSpan> and <flowSpan font-weight="bold">down</flowSpan> arrow keys or with a tablet that
supports the tilt sensitivity feature. For beginning calligraphy lessons, however,
@@ -392,7 +393,7 @@ natural and traditional for right-handed calligraphy.
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e230"/>
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">The level of contrast between the thinnest and the thickest is controlled by the
-<flowSpan font-style="italic">fixation</flowSpan> parameter. The value of 1 means that the angle is always
+<flowSpan font-style="italic">fixation</flowSpan> parameter. The value of 100 means that the angle is always
constant, as set in the Angle field. Decreasing fixation lets the pen turn a little
against the direction of the stroke. With fixation=0, pen rotates freely to be always
perpendicular to the stroke, and Angle has no effect anymore:
@@ -659,7 +660,7 @@ splotches. This significantly expands the creative range of the tool.
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e277"/>
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Unlike width and angle, these two last parameters define how the tool “feels” rather
-than affect its visual output. So there won't be any illustrations in this section;
+than affect its visual output. So there won&apos;t be any illustrations in this section;
instead just try them yourself to get a better idea.
</flowDiv>
</flowRoot>
@@ -704,7 +705,7 @@ it with Inkscape. This section will show you just a few simple examples.
<flowRegion>
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e301"/>
</flowRegion>
- <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">First of all, to do letters, you need to create a pair of rulers to guide you. If you're
+ <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">First of all, to do letters, you need to create a pair of rulers to guide you. If you&apos;re
going to write in a slanted or cursive hand, add some slanted guides across the two
rulers as well, for example:
</flowDiv>
@@ -733,7 +734,7 @@ movement range, adjust width and angle, and off you go!
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Probably the first thing you would do as a beginner calligrapher is practice the basic
elements of letters — vertical and horizontal stems, round strokes, slanted
-stems. Here are some letter elements for the Unicial hand:
+stems. Here are some letter elements for the Uncial hand:
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@@ -767,7 +768,7 @@ stems. Here are some letter elements for the Unicial hand:
<flowRegion>
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e336"/>
</flowRegion>
- <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">If your hand is comfortable on the tablet, don't move it. Instead,
+ <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">If your hand is comfortable on the tablet, don&apos;t move it. Instead,
scroll the canvas (<flowSpan font-weight="bold">Ctrl+arrow</flowSpan> keys) with your left hand after finishing
each letter. </flowDiv>
</flowRoot>
@@ -779,7 +780,7 @@ each letter. </flowDiv>
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">If your last stroke is bad, just undo it
(<flowSpan font-weight="bold">Ctrl+Z</flowSpan>). However, if its shape is good but the position or size are
-slightly off, it's better to switch to Selector temporarily (<flowSpan font-weight="bold">Space</flowSpan>) and
+slightly off, it&apos;s better to switch to Selector temporarily (<flowSpan font-weight="bold">Space</flowSpan>) and
nudge/scale/rotate it as needed (using mouse or keys), then press <flowSpan font-weight="bold">Space</flowSpan>
again to return to Calligraphy tool.
</flowDiv>
@@ -791,7 +792,7 @@ again to return to Calligraphy tool.
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e356"/>
</flowRegion>
<flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Having done a word, switch to Selector again to adjust stem uniformity
-and letterspacing. Don't overdo this, however; good calligraphy must retain somewhat
+and letterspacing. Don&apos;t overdo this, however; good calligraphy must retain somewhat
irregular handwritten look. Resist the temptation to copy over letters and letter
elements; each stroke must be original.
</flowDiv>
@@ -924,8 +925,8 @@ elements; each stroke must be original.
<flowRegion>
<use y="0" x="0" xlink:href="#d0e379"/>
</flowRegion>
- <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Calligraphy is not only fun; it's a deeply spiritual art that may
-transform your outlook on everything you do and see. Inkscape's
+ <flowDiv xml:space="preserve">Calligraphy is not only fun; it&apos;s a deeply spiritual art that may
+transform your outlook on everything you do and see. Inkscape&apos;s
calligraphy tool can only serve as a modest introduction. And yet
it is very nice to play with and may be useful in real design. Enjoy!
</flowDiv>