Inkscape, Vector Graphics Application Try a free Worthy

Circulation of a large flow of graphic applications, whether original or pirated copy does not inhibit the steps developers to create graphical applications based on open source. In fact, the development of applications based on open source tend to be fast and ready to serve toughness established applications such as Adobe or Microsoft's future.

One of the few evidence-based application that successful open source applications exist amid an established hegemony is Inkscape. Inkscape is a graphics application capable of editing images in the form of vector graphics. Ability was the same as those owned by the application of an established range or Corel Draw Adobe Illustrator.

Compared to Illustrator or Corel, some graphic designers may be less familiar with Inkscape. Just be advised, this new application was pioneered in 2003. Although relatively new, do not underestimate his abilities.

As applications Illustrator, Corel or Xara X, Inkscape SVG features, where users can create a sign (mark), clone image, blending and editing of complex vector graphics. Inkscape can also create a PDF file and edit the text in it. However, the conversion process PDF files can only be performed one by one and an edited file will not be refunded in the form of original file.

Unfortunately, for those of you who are familiar mengoprek Illustrator, and then intends to open and edit Illustrator files into Inkscape will have trouble. Section, the picture layer or layers, which are initially separated in the illustrator file is automatically turned into one layer in inkscape version. That is one weakness that has not been supportive Inkscape illustrator file.

However, if you only intend to use Inkscape to open Illustrator files and make use of limited application to the conversion of Illustrator files in the form of JPEG, GIF or PNG file so it can be done very easily.

It must be admitted, have made many improvements Inkscape developers. When referring to other kinds of open source developers Office Open ever closer to perfection. So impossible, Inkscape will do the same. so, just wait developments undertaken Inkscape. (Red: Ajeng Ritzki Pitakasari; Rep: CR2/berbagai source)

source: www.republika.co.id, June 18, 2010