Inkscape Keys – Part II
December 23, 2007
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Hi everybody!
Here I am with the second part of the blog dedicated to the freeware and open source software called Inkscape. It’s very easy to use, but if you know some simple tricks, you’ll be able to draw with it in a faster way.
In the first part of my little tutorial ( https://blog.dreamstime.com/2007/12/05/inkscape-keys_art25005 ) I’ve shown you keyboards about tools (selector, node, zoom, geometrical forms, pen & pencil, gradient, text) and dialogs (very important to change the main characteristics of the objects).
Now I’d like to show you some keyboards about file, zoom and layers.
File:
Ctrl + N Create new document
Ctrl + O Open an SVG document
Ctrl + I Import bitmap or SVG
Ctrl + P Print document
Ctrl + S Save document
Shift + Ctrl + O Save under a new name
Ctrl + Q Exit form Inkscape
Zoom:
Left button of the mouse Zoom in
Shift + Left button of the mouse Zoom out
Drag left button of the mouse Zoom into the area
Layers:
Shift + PgUp Move the selected object to layer above
Shift + PgDn Move the selected object to layer below
Shift + Ctrl + PgUp Raise Layer
Shift + Ctrl + PgDn Lower Layer
Shift + Ctrl + Home Raise Layer to top
Shift + Ctrl + End Lower Layer to bottom
I hope you’ll consider this tutorial useful for your illustrations drawn with Inkscape.
See you soon and... Merry Christmas!
Roberto.
Photo credits: Roberto Giovannini.
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PublishRoberto1977
Thanks a lot Silvia! You're very kind! I hope to see your illustrations soon! Ciao, Rob.
Sil63
Hi Roberto :) I've started doodling with inkscape and even managed to create my first three illustrations! There's a lot to learn, I especially find difficult to draw with the pen :( I'll keep exploring this useful tool.
Thanks for the keyboard shortcuts. I really love your work - I consider you a master! :) Ciao!
Roberto1977
You are welcome Irisangel!
I'm happy you find it useful... Good job! Bye, Rob.
Thanks Photosmillenium!
Irisangel
Thanks Rob, I downloaded the program today and I have been having fun learning how to use it. Not so different from adobe but has a lot of great features that Adobe doesn't have,. Thanks a bunch for the tip. Peg
Roberto1977
Hi Dabo! Thanks a lot! There are many tutorials online. Make a simple seach with Google (Inkscape tutorial) and you'll find many interesting sites. Bye, Rob.
Dabobabo
Hi Rob..nice! really usefull..I love inkscape, I'm trying to learn to use it, but is hard...I hate vector:D...no..I love but I'm so...sad I 'm not able to use it..do you know some interesting site where to found complete tutorial about it, inkscape would be best? ciao
Roberto1977
Hi Brenda! Your portfolio is beautiful! Congrats! You use Inkscape in a excellent way.. Ciao, Rob.
Girlychic
I use inkscape to render all my illustrations. I find that it is very manageable and you can create great art with it.
Roberto1977
Thanks Leda! Bye, Rob.
Leda_d
Very good tutorial Roberto! ;)
Merry Christmas too!
Roberto1977
Hi Shockie!
Thanks a lot. I've seen your works. They're really interesting. Congratulations! I think you'll sell very well. See you soon, Rob.
Loveliestdreams
Hi Roberto, I just discovered inkscape this week and downloaded it. So I will bookmark your tutorials. Thank you!
Your artwork is wonderful! I love it!
The cartoon kids are so cute! And I love the fashion and sexy girls, they're one of my favorites.
The new Christmas and wisemen illustrations are outstanding.