2An Inkscape Primer

If you have no previous Inkscape experience and little to no experience with other vector editors, this introductory chapter is for you. These are your first baby steps in the new world. If you have already tried working in Inkscape and feel like you can re-create this chapter's final example (Figure 2-26) on your own, feel free to skip to the next chapter.

2.1 Installing Inkscape

The first question to ask yourself before installing Inkscape is whether you want a stable version or a development build. Stable versions have been officially released and have version numbers associated with them. Calling a version stable does not mean it's perfect and never crashes; it just means this version has received a decent amount of ...

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