Inkscape Lesson 18 - Import and Edit PDF Files

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[Tutterzoid]

That's so AWESOME to find out that InkScape can do this :)

[gerhsonfeliz]

This channel deserve a lot more! Thx a lot for the information, always clear, straight to the point and very natural .

[blufordbirdsong]

I was able to use this tip to bring in a folding knife pattern, and ungroup the components, resize, and still check that the components would work together. Slow but steady progress over the last week thanks to you. To think a week ago, all that I could do was draw snowmen! Thanks for your thorough tutorials.

[ritacarson]

Thanks! I am loving the Inkscape tutorials you made years ago!

[AdibMahmudZiad]

Your playlists are awesome.
I've already uninstalled the cracked Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Gonna use free softwares from now on as I'm a student, to save money. ❤

[christianchaille]

This is exactly what I've been looking for, thanks!

[sharonnickels]

Thank you for all these tutorials. I have gained a working knowledge of inkscape. my goal is to import PDF patterns and tesselate the individual pieces to save fabric when cutting out a pattern.

[lettienugent]

WOW! This was all cool, but the PDF thing ROCKS! Thanks!

[zaberzookidschannel]

I like you inkscape tutorials!
I had a query. I have a number set (0 to 9) vector collection. Is there a way of extracting all the 10 numbers separately into 10 svg files once I open it in inkscape? I want to avoid the manual task of selecting all the 10 numbers separately and then saving them.... it is too much of time waste when I have a vector set with more images

[aykutyldz]

pdf s are sophisticated files so it is nice to see that you can edit them using inkscape 👍

[mlbullbooks]

Interesting! Maybe I'll use Inkscape for my book cover designs too. I have enjoyed your tutorials and learned a lot as I'm planning to create merch for my online Christian store. Thanks a bunch!

[tammytilley]

Hi, your tutorials are very useful. I haven't worked through every one, but your first few have enabled me to begin a leather-making business using Inkscape. I have no design experience except your tutorials. I'm trying to make a leather credit card holder and have dragged my pdf image of a pattern into Inkscape. Then I ungrouped. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make the holes all around the perimeter of each pattern piece so my laser will make the holes. Then of course I will need to sew the holes together, so they need to be the same place on each pattern. Does that make sense? If you can refer me to a previous lesson, that would be great. If you need to help me in another way I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!

[yarived]

Hi TJ Free, Thanks for all these tutorials, their awesome and you explain that stuff really well.
My greatest challenge in editing PDF's is that Inkscape doesn't bring an AutoCAD generated PDF (coming as vectors) in its original layers, instead, it generates a single layer and I cannot turn off layers that otherwise can be turned on/off in AutoCAD.
How would you advise removing undesired layers?
For example - turning on/off layers or removing grid lines or annotation symbols.
I often receive construction drawings in PDF format and using Inkscape to add my sketches and comments in a different layer, but without removing unnecessary layers from the original drawing, the end result looks messy.
Thanks!

[SovereignSt]

Wow! I had no idea! You're the man, TJ! Thanks!

[amithasan]

Welcome back to another inkscape tutorial

[AlAdams]

This is Fantastically Awesome what a Great Free Piece of software :) :) :)

[sixtyseven]

Fabulous content, subscribed and liked obviously.

[sandramendizabal]

Hello TJ, good tutorial. I question can I import JPG files to inkscape. I use chromebook

[tommysupernova]

Hey just downloaded this, your videos are a great help. Quick q, importing old .ai files (pdf import) directly from file- files cropping objects to artbox, no matter the import settings. Why?

[bjornironside]

Hi T.J, nice to meet you, you just made my day. Please can you also ungroup in editing other documents format, , ( jpeg, png and word docs?