Vector drawing app Inkscape 1.0 beta1 available
The much awaited Inkscape 1.0 release has a new beta 1 which can be tested by the community at large.
For those who don’t know, Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor. This software can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings
Following are the changes taken up straight from Inkscape announcement.
- Theming support
- Origin in top left corner
- Canvas rotation and mirroring
- On-Canvas alignment of objects
- Better HiDPI screen support
- Controlling the width of PowerStroke with pressure sensitive graphics tablet
- Fillet/chamfer LPE and (non-destructive) Boolean Operation LPE
- New PNG export options
- Centerline tracing
- New Live Path Effect selection dialog
- Faster Path operations and deselection of large number of paths
- Variable fonts support
- Complete extensions overhaul
- Command line syntax changes
- Native support for macOS with a signed and notarized .dmg file
The beta 1 can be downloaded from here.
Abhishek is a Finance Professional and has worked in multiple MNCs. However, he is also an avid tech reader and tinkerer with over 20 years of experience. His passions include 3D animation and drawing Illustrations. His creations can be viewed at www.artstation.com/abhifx
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