From 23dfe1378d1c7c19d448d6f49338eea1730bf3cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Dufour Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 10:16:49 +0200 Subject: Documentation. Elements of design tutorial update ((not fully translated); Updating Basic and Shape English versions (not committed yet due to naming errors). Fixed bugs: - https://launchpad.net/bugs/1315485 (bzr r13335) --- share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg | 438 ++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 219 insertions(+), 219 deletions(-) (limited to 'share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg') diff --git a/share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg b/share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg index 56d4de624..06441e9f6 100644 --- a/share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg +++ b/share/tutorials/tutorial-shapes.svg @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ - + @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ examples of how and when they could be used. - + @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ numeric parameters that determine the s For example, with a star you can alter the number of tips, their length, angle, rounding, etc. — but a star remains a star. A shape is “less free” than a simple path, but it's often more interesting and useful. You can always convert a shape -to a path (Ctrl+Shift+C), but the reverse conversion is not possible. +to a path (Shift+Ctrl+C), but the reverse conversion is not possible. @@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ created shapes of this type. When in a shape tool, selecting an object can be done by clicking -on it. Ctrl+click (select in group) and Alt+Click +on it. Ctrl+click (select in group) and Alt+click (select under) also work as they do in Selector tool. Esc deselects. @@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ editing rectangles as easy and convenient as possible. Draw a new rectangle alongside this blue one: - draw here + draw here @@ -246,8 +246,8 @@ one side than along the other, you can move that other handle leftwards. elliptic rounded corners: - Elliptic rounded corners - Circular rounded corners + Elliptic rounded corners + Circular rounded corners @@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ and down, to different proportions, with the “Scale rounded corners” button off: - Scaling rounded rectangles with "Scale rounded corners" OFF + Scaling rounded rectangles with "Scale rounded corners" OFF @@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ without any manual readjustment of the rounding handles. with the “Scale rounded corners” button on: - Scaling rounded rectangles with "Scale rounded corners" ON + Scaling rounded rectangles with "Scale rounded corners" ON @@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ handles, 3D compositions can be created easily: 3 original rectangles Several rectangles copied and resized by handles, mostly with Ctrl - + @@ -589,8 +589,8 @@ rounding and gradient fills: - - Ellipses + + Ellipses @@ -660,34 +660,34 @@ ellipse but does not connect the ends of the arc. You can make this obvious if y remove the fill, leaving only stroke: - + - 15 + 15 - Segments - Arcs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Segments + Arcs + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -721,10 +721,10 @@ arc/segment handle shortcuts: - The snap angle can be changed in Inkscape Preferences (the Steps tab). + The snap angle can be changed in Inkscape Preferences (in Behavior > Steps). - + @@ -733,8 +733,8 @@ arc/segment handle shortcuts: shortcuts are similar to those of the rounding handles of a rectangle: - - + + @@ -742,8 +742,8 @@ shortcuts are similar to those of the rounding handles of a rectangle: Drag with Ctrl to make a circle (make the other radius the same). - - + + @@ -751,7 +751,7 @@ shortcuts are similar to those of the rounding handles of a rectangle: Ctrl+click to make a circle without dragging. - + @@ -763,16 +763,16 @@ axes while remaining rotated or skewed. Try to resize any of these ellipses by resize handles: - - - - - - - - Stars + + + + + + + + Stars - + @@ -782,7 +782,7 @@ friends by Inkscape, let them play with the Star tool. It's endlessly enter — outright addictive! - + @@ -793,15 +793,15 @@ tips; a polygon has just one handle which simply rotates and resizes the polygon dragged: - + Star - + Polygon - + @@ -813,7 +813,7 @@ Controls bar. The allowed range is from 3 (obviously) to 1024, but you shouldn&a large numbers (say, over 200) if your computer is slow. - + @@ -821,8 +821,8 @@ large numbers (say, over 200) if your computer is slow. When drawing a new star or polygon, - - + + @@ -830,7 +830,7 @@ large numbers (say, over 200) if your computer is slow. Drag with Ctrl to snap the angle to 15 degree increments. - + @@ -843,7 +843,7 @@ the center of the shape), the other handle rotates accordingly. This means you skew the star's rays with this handle. - + @@ -855,16 +855,16 @@ the center than the other handle.) This is the handle that can skew the star&apo get all sorts of crystals, mandalas, snowflakes, and porcupines: - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + @@ -873,8 +873,8 @@ get all sorts of crystals, mandalas, snowflakes, and porcupines: can make the skewing handle behave as the non-skewing one: - - + + @@ -882,8 +882,8 @@ can make the skewing handle behave as the non-skewing one: Drag with Ctrl to keep the star rays strictly radial (no skew). - - + + @@ -891,7 +891,7 @@ can make the skewing handle behave as the non-skewing one: Ctrl+click to remove the skew without dragging. - + @@ -901,7 +901,7 @@ can make the skewing handle behave as the non-skewing one: distances to the center. - + @@ -913,8 +913,8 @@ too. Rounding a star or polygon works a bit differently from rounding a rectang however. You don't use a dedicated handle for this, but - - + + @@ -922,8 +922,8 @@ however. You don't use a dedicated handle for this, but Shift+drag a handle tangentially to round the star or polygon. - - + + @@ -931,7 +931,7 @@ however. You don't use a dedicated handle for this, but Shift+click a handle to remove rounding. - + @@ -942,7 +942,7 @@ roundedness; with clockwise rotation, you get negative roundedness. (See below f examples of negative roundedness.) - + @@ -951,15 +951,15 @@ examples of negative roundedness.) (Star tool): - + Rounded polygon - + Rounded rectangle - + @@ -972,7 +972,7 @@ Bezier tangents to each node of the shape (you can see them if you convert the s path and examine it in Node tool). - + @@ -986,40 +986,40 @@ patterns. A star with a large roundedness value may reach far beyond the positio its handles. Here are a few examples, each indicating its roundedness value: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.37 - - 0.43 - 3.00 - -3.00 - - 0.41 - 5.43 - 1.85 - 0.21 - -3.00 - - -0.43 - - -8.94 - - 0.39 - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.37 + + 0.43 + 3.00 + -3.00 + + 0.41 + 5.43 + 1.85 + 0.21 + -3.00 + + -0.43 + + -8.94 + + 0.39 + @@ -1029,13 +1029,13 @@ is easy to do by creating an offset ( - - - - Original star - Linked offset, inset - Linked offset, outset - + + + + Original star + Linked offset, inset + Linked offset, outset + @@ -1044,7 +1044,7 @@ from the star: known to man. But it can get better still. - + @@ -1056,8 +1056,8 @@ variety of crazily unpredictable shapes. A rounded star remains smoothly rounded randomized. Here are the shortcuts: - - + + @@ -1065,8 +1065,8 @@ randomized. Here are the shortcuts: Alt+drag a handle tangentially to randomize the star or polygon. - - + + @@ -1074,7 +1074,7 @@ randomized. Here are the shortcuts: Alt+click a handle to remove randomization. - + @@ -1087,12 +1087,12 @@ are exactly the same, but each one is re-randomized by very slightly moving its (randomization level is 0.1 throughout): - - - - - - + + + + + + @@ -1101,17 +1101,17 @@ are exactly the same, but each one is re-randomized by very slightly moving its from -0.2 to 0.2: - +0.2 - +0.1 - 0 - -0.1 - -0.2 - - - - - - + +0.2 + +0.1 + 0 + -0.1 + -0.2 + + + + + + @@ -1120,7 +1120,7 @@ from -0.2 to 0.2: morphs into its neighbors on the right and left — and beyond. - + @@ -1130,19 +1130,19 @@ fond of rounded amoeba-like blotches and large roughened planets with fantastic landscapes: - - - - - - - - - - - Spirals + + + + + + + + + + + Spirals - + @@ -1152,8 +1152,8 @@ it is sometimes very useful. A spiral, like a star, is drawn from the center; wh drawing as well as while editing, - - + + @@ -1161,7 +1161,7 @@ drawing as well as while editing, Ctrl+drag to snap angle to 15 degree increments. - + @@ -1171,7 +1171,7 @@ simply dragged, roll or unroll the spiral (i.e. “continue” it, changing the turns). Other shortcuts: - + @@ -1179,8 +1179,8 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Outer handle: - - + + @@ -1188,8 +1188,8 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Shift+drag to scale/rotate around center (no rolling/unrolling). - - + + @@ -1197,7 +1197,7 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Alt+drag to lock radius while rolling/unrolling. - + @@ -1205,8 +1205,8 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Inner handle: - - + + @@ -1214,8 +1214,8 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Alt+drag vertically to converge/diverge. - - + + @@ -1223,8 +1223,8 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Alt+click to reset divergence. - - + + @@ -1232,7 +1232,7 @@ turns). Other shortcuts: Shift+click to move the inner handle to the center. - + @@ -1244,17 +1244,17 @@ is greater than 1 (Alt+drag downwards), towards the center: - 0.2 - 0.5 - 6 - 2 - 1 - - - - - - + 0.2 + 0.5 + 6 + 2 + 1 + + + + + + @@ -1262,7 +1262,7 @@ towards the center: The maximum number of spiral turns is 1024. - + @@ -1275,27 +1275,27 @@ along the curve without affecting its shape. Also, while a spiral is normally dr without fill, you can add fill and remove stroke for interesting effects. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -1305,13 +1305,13 @@ concentration of the shape with regular equispaced marks (dots or dashes) for be moire effects: - - - - - Conclusion + + + + + Conclusion - + @@ -1322,7 +1322,7 @@ instead of simple paths often makes vector art faster to create and easier to mo you have any ideas for further shape improvements, please contact the developers. - + -- cgit v1.2.3