Inkscape Video Tutorial 4

In this part of my Inkscape Video Tutorial I cover most everything about the Bezier tool, Node tool and Inkscape Path Effects. I also cover how to fix the common lxml wrapper for libxml2 is required OS X error.

I cover the different types of nodes and paths and how to work with them. I cover every Inkscape Path Effect : Pattern Along Path, Stitch Sub Paths, Bend, Construct grid, Gears, Hatches, Interpolate Sub Paths, Knot, Ruler, Sketch, Spiro Spline, VonKoch and provide examples for each.

[williambultman]

I had to watch the first four of these tutorials for an HTML class for Roane State Community College in TN. I found the videos pretty darn engaging. You do a great job of lending you energy to the viewer. You seem like you're having a good time and so did I.

[ninaspinner]

This is good brain fun for this old person. Had to break off at "Construct Grid" warp to alter four sewing patterns and create two. I've had to poke around a bit because of difference in versions (i.e. previous tut RE: text warp) but these tutorials are exactly what I need for my time limitations. I thank-you so much for your time and effort in sharing your knowledge. p.s. coming to end of 79 yrs old & able to pick this up at a fairly fast pace. So, yes, you ARE a very good instructor.

[bkeati]

Fantastic Tutorials. I think your style covers the ground perfectly and no sluggish points. You  give us a quick overview that helps us to grasp what the program designer had in mind. Excellent work Derek.

[goilo]

I have watched your Inkscape videos before and find myself coming back to them again as I resume using the programme. This particular tutorial (#4) I found to be very useful and informative. Thanks.

[tunashack]

Derek. I've watch many of your videos on various topics. you've got the best computer software and coding tutorials around. Thank you for making them.

[hyphenpointhyphen]

Your videos are the first I've to slow down to catch up - so much info.

[thepecs_]

You are a very proficient and nice teacher! Thanks a lot for your tutorials!

[alisonrodseth]

Thank you so much for these amazing tutorials!

[uskasims]

Thank you. This tutorial is priceless!

[MrL]

For those on Ubuntu!
At 8:34 Derek mentions "Node Sculpting". But you may have noticed that using Alt with your mouse (left button) produces a very strange effect: Inkscape probably "restores" (comes out of full-screen mode) and moves around with your cursor!
Fix: In the Control Center, open the Windows applet (the applet itself is titled Window Preferences). Click the middle tab (Behavior) and select [x] Super (or "Windows logo") instead of the default Alt.
Just remember to use your Super key with the mouse to move a window, or restore it after the Inkscape session is over.

Note: this list of tutorials has been linked in a post titled List of YouTube Inkscape Tutorials under Tricks and Tutorials.

[nickboyz]

i found solution to do what i need to do through ur tutorials. it just mean that one should really master the basic tools and its function to fully utilize the capability of the software

[ningrat]

Wow, a lot of info to digest & I will have to go over & over again. Another great tut Derek. Btw, what lovely & manly voice you have. You should be doing radio shows with a voice like yours. Thank you ever so much.

[rcgeraghty]

Awesome tutorial. Between 8:40 and 9:35, I see where you press Alt to move all vertrices. That is an invaluable information which I need for animation. Thank you very much.

[cognifeelsundara]

Love your videos and respect your knowledge and passion to teach. Please do some videos on "Flash Develop" covering installation, tool set, a couple of full project life cycles and tricks when you have time. Thanks for the service.

[tygo]

your tutorials are always very helpful and interesting thanks for making them!

[simthe]

There is so much good stuff in here! So many features that I had no idea existed. Thanks for sharing!

[olo-burrows]

The "Ruler" Path Effect can be used to draw RAILROAD TRACKS! How cool is that??

[kronql]

incredible work, you are amazing explaining what you want, thank you very much for your work.

[ritageraghty]

Derek, you are a gr8 tutor. Thanks for lessons.

[Tllgh]

Share as reolvi a problem with Inkscape. When creating a Bezier curve with the tool and when exported to g-code I came out lines. We solved it like this tutorial teaches. 1) I think the curve with bazier, 2) therefore selected the Node-tools, 3) therefore selected the curve tool and add more nodes between nodes is more better. 4) Lastly generated the G-code.

Thanks for the tutorial