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== Installation == This extension software was first tested with Ubuntu 16x and Windows 10 on May 3 2018. We managed to produce embroidery files for both Linux and Windows. Since Ink/Stitch is an extension of the [[Inkscape]] drawing program, you will have to install a recent version of Inkscape. See the next item. === Inkscape installation === Install [[Inkscape]] if it is not already installed on your computer. This software runs on Windows (all versions), MacOS, and Linux. We also recommend using the latest stable InkScape version. So, before installing Ink/Stitch, upgrade InkScape. '''Download link (Windows, Mac, some Linux)''' * https://inkscape.org/en/ (home page of Inkscape, follow the download links) ==== Windows ==== Take the desktop version, not the app store version, i.e. 64-bit-architecture If you got a high resolution screen, then use the two following strategies: * Within Inkscape, use <code>Edit->Preferences->Interface</code> to set icon sizes. I use "large" * Also, in the same settings, adjust the zoom correction factor to make the display wysiwyg. I use 147. If you look at a drawing with 1:1 zoom, the dimensions in mm should be correct if you measure it with a ruler. ==== Ubuntu ==== Ubuntu users may have to use Inkscape's official Personal Package Archive (PPA). E.g., by default, Ubuntu 16.04LTS distributes an old 0.91 version that lacks the object browser. So, open a terminal and add the repository, then upgrade sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable sudo apt-get update sudo apt upgrade ==== Mac ==== Make sure to pick the right version ! Read this https://inkstitch.org/docs/install/#macos === Language files === For people with system administration skills (only): Let us assume that you contribute to the translation effort at . You can test the translation file by replacing the "*.mo" file in your language directory. * Get a po file from a recent developer version, e.g. the [https://github.com/inkstitch/inkstitch/tree/master/translations master branch] * create a *.mo from a *.po file, under Linux do something like. msgfmt -o inkstitch.mo messages_fr_FR.po * Backup file inkscape/extensions/inkstitch/bin/locales/fr_FR directory/inkstitch.mo to inkstitch.mo.old * Copy the file to the inkscape/extensions/inkstitch/bin/locales/fr_FR directory == Configuration == === Language === Language of downloaded Inkstitch files should match language of Inscape and language of OS. Your can set the language in Inkscape: <code>Edit -> Preferences -> Interface </code>- === Show path outlines and directions === In order to create satin columns it is crucial to be able to see the direction of path lines. To see directions, set <code>Show path direction on outline</code> in Edit -> Preferences -> Tools -> Node === Shortcuts === The [https://inkstitch.org/tutorials/resources/beginner-video-tutorials/03-customize-transcript#shortcut-keys official InkStitch documentation] recommends defining shortcuts as follows: Open Edit > Preferences. Then select Interface -> Keyboard Shortcuts # Search for “params”. You will find it under Extensions. To its right, click into the field below the Shortcut column and enter Control + Shift + C. # Search for “simulate” and enter Control + Shift + L # Search “Reverse” (under Selection) and enter Control + R # And finally Page down for “stack down” and Page up for “stack up”. The object at the bottom of the objects list (Object -> Objects) will stitch first. The [[InkStitch - installation/XML-shortcuts|XML shortcuts]] sub page contains an extended list of shortcuts made by Laure Doisneau plus her explanations === Units and grids === We suggest always working in mm (if you are familiar with metric units) == Mediawiki compatibility of SVG files == For now, some InkStitch files (e.g. the ones that include previewing information) cannot be imported into a Mediawiki because Mediawikis only allow whitelisted namespace. I filed a [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T197595 request] at the wikimedia phabricator but don't know if it may interest a developer. There are two workarounds: '''(1) Fix the SVG file''' * Remove the namespace elements with a text editor from the SVG, i.e. the declaration in the beginning and the section at the end of the metadata '''(2) Modify the mediawiki code''' * In file <code>./includes/upload/UploadBase.php</code> around line 1360, add the namespace, eg. 'http://creativecommons.org/ns#', 'http://inkstitch.org/namespace', 'http://inkscape.sourceforge.net/dtd/sodipodi-0.dtd', I will try to have this included in future mediawiki versions - [[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] ([[User talk:Daniel K. Schneider|talk]]) 11:22, 14 June 2018 (CEST) {{edutechwiki}}

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