[Qgis-user] QGIS - Graphic Design Workflow

[Andreas Neumann]

Hi Ezra,

Yes - "bringing in SVG files", it means bringing them in with "Add 
Image". But note, although it says image - they are still a fully 
scalable vector graphic without any quality degradation.

Gradients: this is perfectly possible within the QGIS print composer. 
You can use any fill that you can do in the main map canvas, also in the 
print composer: vector pattern fills, raster pattern fills, gradients, 
shapeburst, simple fill, etc. - but it is limited to the page background 
or basic shapes. A future version of the print composer may also add a 
path tool.

There is no doubt that a vector graphics editor, such as 
Inkscape/Illustrator/Corel offers more possibilities than QGIS - but the 
difference isn't that huge.

Embedding Inkscape in QGIS: not very feasible. It is uses completely 
different libraries than QGIS and the dependency would be too huge. It 
would be more feasible to integrate something like 
http://svg-edit.googlecode.com/svn-history/r1771/trunk/editor/svg-editor.html 
to edit vector graphics. This could be done with the Webkit/blink component.

Andreas

On 04.12.2015 06:06, Ezra Boyd wrote:
>
> Andreas,
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.
>
> Just one quick clarification, when you say "You can bring in SVG 
> files" do you mean bring them in as a template or bring them in using 
> "Add Image"?
>
> I've found that  the Print Composer work's great for many of my 
> purposes.  There are certain things that Inkscape can do -- such as 
> gradient backgrounds and embolded text.  On the one hand more of this 
> would be nice in Print Composer, but on the other hand that's what 
> Inkscape is for.  Just thinking off the top of my head, but would it 
> be feasible to integrate Inkscape into QGIS similar to how GRASS & 
> SAGA are integrated?
>
> Thanks Again,
>
> Ezra
>
>
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