Title: Theory / Unimportant / CS / Softw / Inkscape
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Name: inkscape
Definition: an open source, free program that creates vector-based graphics that can be used in web and print design, in interface and logo creation, and in material cutting
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Name: Vector graphic
Definition: A graphic made up of points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygons, which are all based on mathematical equations.
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Example: Fonts

Name: Raster graphic
Definition: Graphic made using a bitmap
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Name2: Bitmap graphic

Name: Bitmap
Definition: A grid of bits
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Name: pixel
Definition: A basic image unit, representing a color
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Context: Graphic

Question: Advantage of vector over raster image
Answer: It scale arbitrarily well.
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Extension: svg
Description: vector-based drawing format that incorporates some
basic principles:
-A drawing can (and should) be scalable to any size without losing detail
-A drawing can use an unlimited number of smaller drawings used in any number
of ways (and reused) and still be a part of a larger whole
Means: scalable vector graphics
Other fields (not shown on cards):
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Extension: eps
Means: encapsulated post script
Other fields (not shown on cards):
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Extension: psd
Means: photoshop
Other fields (not shown on cards):
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Question: Advantage of SVG over more classical formats
Answer: They can be read and modified by a large range of tools (including browsers, text editors, and other vector graphics software, as described previously)
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Answer2: They are smaller and more compressible than JPEG and GIF images which are often used in web design
Answer3: They are also scalable, like vector graphics
Answer4: Text in SVG can be searched, edited, indexed, and more
Answer5: SVG is an open-standard
Answer6: SVG files are pure XML, which allows them to be opened in other programs (or even a text editor) and edited in non-graphical UI ways (or by programmers directly)
Answer7: Most modern browsers offer some support for SVG. Internet Explorer 8, however, does not offer this support

Question: Disadvantage of SVG over more classical formats
Answer: Inadequate to deal with photography
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Answer2: Inadequate for advanced coloring/lightning effect

Question: Minimal element to create a brochure
Answer: Size of the document
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Answer2: basic layout
Answer3: elements available

Name: Main menu
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Command bar
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Snap bar
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Tools Controls
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Tool box
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Status bar
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Color palette
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Canvas
Definition: the entire editable area.
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Page area
Definition: The area within the page borders.
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Select tool
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Edit paths by nodes
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Tweak tool
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Zoom in and out
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Rectangles and squares
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Context: Inkscape

Name: 3D boxes
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Circles, ellipses and arcs
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Stars and polygons
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Spirals
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Pencil tool
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Calligraphic or Brush tool
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Chapter: 2
Context: Inkscape

Name: Bezier/Pen tool
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Eraser
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Text tool
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Fill tool
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Diagram and connector
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Context: Inkscape

Name: Gradients
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Context: Inkscape

Name: More options (tool box)
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Context: Inkscape