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Thank you so much my friend. I am very thankful that you have found it useful 😁 #StayCreative

Hello my friend. I know that the command bar moving to the right isn't a new thing, however I was trying to explain the changes you will get as default with 1.4 rather than the different customization options that were already there. As for flowing text, yes! I definitely agree. Flowing text is currently quite tedious to do so stream lining it would be a welcome change. Who knows, maybe they will soon. I suggest visiting Martin Owens channel (www.youtube.com/@doctormo) & suggesting it to him if you haven't already. Thanks for watching my friend 😁

Me too, if I am completely honest lol. I was using Inkscape for about a year before I realized what the Blend modes were for 😁

You are very welcome my friend 😁

I just used this as an example but you are the second person to ask about it lol. So yes, of course I can & if you require a full tutorial on how to create designs like this, let me know. Here is the process: Enter the text you would like Duplicate the text by right-clicking & select Duplicate Create the shape you want to use (In the example I used a circle) Layer it over the top & get the placement where you would like it. Hold SHIFT and left click the duplicated text and the shape so both are selected. Go to Path> Select Intersection. And that is it. You will now have two layers, one is the text you originally entered and the second will be a cut out of the shape layered over the top. Any problems, let me know. I am happy to help. #StayCreative

@@ButtonPressGraphics very efficient ! many thanks

@@weimington Always happy to help my friend 😁

It is indeed. I simply used it as n example of a method that is commonly used. FYI - I simply created a ellipse over the text > Duplicated the text > Held Shift to select both the duplicated text and the ellipse > Then used the shortcut of Ctrll+* (Intersection) as the boolean command. I have used this method many times but if you would like a full tutorial on how to do it, I would be happy to do so. #StayCreative

@@ButtonPressGraphics Thanks! That's how I would have tried to do this. I guess a clipping mask could also be used.

@@geoffphil You are correct once again my friend. It could indeed. However, I usually use Intersection as that gives a lot more control for any further changes you make, like adding gradients or offsets for example. 😁

I knew you must be able to. Then again, I have only got limited knowledge of Gimp. I have used it many times but my knowledge of the app is not as in-depth as Inkscape. It stands to reason that Gimp could do it too.

@@ButtonPressGraphics yes, I have found that many Linux begun or orientated programs have this feature for some reason. I don't use gimp much either, or Photoshop.

@@SteveMacSticky I don't either. Inkscape has a lot of things covered, even image manipulation. This is why it is still by far, my favourite design tool.

You need to make sure that any object you set as a clip group, is not already clipped. For example, add the shape you want to use as a clip group & then right click and select the clip group. Also, it will not work if you haven't selected to turn it into a path first (Path> Object To Path). Hope this helps, if not, feel free to reach out to my email and I will happily talk through it with you 😁

You are very welcome. I always try to explain why I am doing the things that I do so there is no confusion. I am very happy that you have found it useful. There are many ways to go about tracing images other than Trace Bitmap so I wanted to show how it you could. Thank you for your kind words & remember - #StayCreative

You are very welcome. As long as people find it useful, I have done my job correctly lol #StayCreative

Thank you very much my friend. I want to try and cover all the Path Effects so this is the first of 4 videos. I am very pleased you found it informative #StayCreative

There are many different ways of creating 3D text but sure. I will look into it and see if there is a simple way with LPEs. There probably is though hehe. Leave it with me 😁

They are very powerful tools, just like most of the Path Effects. The PEs make your designs much more interesting

Yes, it really is. Like I said in the pinned comment, there was an issue when Duplicating shapes and then using Knot but in the 1.4beta, it seems to be fixed. You can make some very intricate and interesting designs with the knot tool. Iff you use it, I would love to see the result 😉

Thank you. I will definitely look into doing all the Path Effects. I am overjoyed you like the video 😁 #StayCreative

That means I must be doing something correctly then 😆 I am glad because I love teaching on UA-cam. I am happy you find my videos useful.

Yes, I am fully aware. I an currently trying to get it sorted via my domain provider. They have "fixed it" 3 times, apparently, but as you can see...not fixed. I will be changing provider soon because, as you can see, this is not good enough. Thank you for letting me know, though. I appreciate it.

I know the exact problem that you are having. When it comes to the offset, it is great for creating a border "by eye" but not great for that precise design. The way around it is by using a particular Path Effect. The path effect in question is called Tiling. In essence, this allows you to "Tile" duplicates of your object in rows & columns. So if you wanted to, you can have two rows and one column which gives you two of the same object. You can then use the Node Tool to lay one over the other (so it looks like there is only one. From this point, you can use the Path Effect settings to increase/reduce the size of the object in any way you like. I have other videos that showcase this, but I have been asked about this a lot, so I may do a Short in the next day or two. If you still need help, email buttonpressgraphics@gmail.com & I can happily walk you through it step by step. Hope this helps 🙏 ☺️

Hello Gregg. I have received a lot of great feedback on this video. Other videos tend to deep dive into the tool which can be sometimes overwhelming so, I thought I would simplify it into terms that everyone found useful. Thanks for your feedback. I wish you all the best #StayCreative

@@ButtonPressGraphics Thanks Rob, I am having trouble laser engraving wants to engrave a background instead of just a silhouette without a background. Not sure what I'm doing wrong? Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks Gregg

@@1gdfoster1 When it comes to laser engraving or home printing, unfortunately I am no expert. However, I can share what I know. I believe you may have to do it in layers. For this, maybe using multiple scans with the bitmap map help. When you do this, you can select how many layers you would like, the default being 8. This will separate the 8 layers into ascending order from light to dark. So, depending on the design, you could always use Ungroup to single out each layer and then engrave each layer over each pass of the engraver. As I say, I am not an expert so I may be way off the mark as I haven't used an engraver before or produced any engraving projects for any clients. This is just what I would consider to be the most logical way to go about it. However, I can recommend Laser Everything. It is a youtube channel dedicated to laser engraving. So, with that said, from the design aspect of your designs, I can help you but for the laser side of things, I suggest giving him a watch too. Here is a link to a video I thought may help ua-cam.com/video/w0sR1J3seRU/v-deo.htmlsi=QgBs3n3y7u7IyVic Again, I am sorry I could not be more help and give you a definitive answer that will help. However, I am sure that we can both (Myself & Laser Everything) get you to a place where you can accomplish exactly what you are aiming for my friend.

@@ButtonPressGraphics Thanks Rob, I will try the multiscan. I have notes on that from You tube. Thank The Good Lord for You Tube! I will let you know when I have succeeded. Thanks Again, Rob. You're The Greatest!!

@@1gdfoster1 No thanks are needed my friend & yes! UA-cam is not all clickbait & music videos anymore. It is a regular fountain of knowledge. Besides, I am more than happy to help. Lastly, please do! I would love to see the work when it's complete. I can even showcase it on the channel if you like. Artists are better together #StayCreative

We all started as total noobs, even me lol. Glad you found it useful #StayCreative

You are very welcome my friend. Have fun using it

I tried repeatedly to get a good effect for mists or clouds before I found out that I could just use a filter. There are so many filters & some of them are fantastic for little methods like this. I am glad you found it useful my friend

I agree. I didn't tend to use filters unless I needed to do things like this. However, the great thing about the filter library is the fact that you can see all of them in one place with an example of what you can do with them. It makes things a whole lot easier. Also, I showcase the filters because they can really come in handy but most people don't use them. Hopefully this video will help lol

Was it? That is awesome! Inkscape is my favourite creation app. I think that, although daunting at first, it has helped thousands of people get into art and creativity over the years. That can only be a good thing. #InInkscapeWeTrust 😉

Are you running the latest version of Inkscape? If not, you can find a link to the latest version in the description of my more recent videos or by visiting this link - inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.3.1/ Alternatively, if you still can't find it, you can set which icons appears in Edit > Preferences menu. Hope this helps my friend #StayCreative

@@ButtonPressGraphics yes, the version that just released

@@jakemorden8544 I have never known that issue. In that case you can make sure that you have it selectable in the Preferences menu under the Tools sub-section. Alternatively, the default shortcut to access the tool is 'A' on the keyboard. Hope that helps.

@@ButtonPressGraphics thanks, it's very appreciated

@@jakemorden8544 That is what I am here for my friend. To help you #StayCreative

You are very welcome my friend 😁

Of course but you will have to bare with me as most of the work that I do on Inkscape isn't for Printing, but I do not mind sharing what I know. So firstly, CMYK. CMYK can be difficult when printing from home. If you are using a print service however, there shouldn't be a problem as long as the DPI is high enough. The dev team are currently working hard on this but as of right now, it isn't in the best state. You can edit in CMYK by selecting it from the drop down tab within the Fill & Stroke menu. As for the PDF file, again, there is a slight issue. You can, by all means, select PDF as the file type in the bottom right corner of the Export menu. However, if you are wanting a multi-page PDF, you will have to use an app like PDF Sam in order to convert all of the separate PDF files into one file. As I said, I do apologize but printing isn't my area of expertise & I do not want to advise you to that affect without knowing what I am talking about. I see that as dishonest. However, with that said, I have recently (In the last two weeks) started to explore this topic more. I hope you find this information useful and I am sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Please lmk if you need anything else. I am sure that between the two of us, we can work it out 😁

@@ButtonPressGraphics Ok, thank you, that's fine. My question is for offset printing, flyers, posters, etc. I made a print and some colors changed, I think something went wrong when exporting to PDF

@@andrescastillocorradine1052 I believe the issue when printing is exactly that. If you set to CMYK, the standard colours work as intended. Of course CMYK being the colours that most printers use. The solid colours seem to work fine from what I know but it is when you start to use CMYK with overlapping colours and/or gradients.. That is what causes the issues. However, concerning CMYK, I cannot claim to be an expert. The dev I watch the most (& is far better at explaining it lol) is Martin Owens. If you want to check him out, follow the link below. Maybe he can cast some light on it for you www.youtube.com/@doctormo

@@ButtonPressGraphics thanks a lot for info and for your time... 👍👍👍

@@andrescastillocorradine1052 It is my pleasure. I am just sorry I couldn't help more. If there is anything else you need my help for, don't hesitate to ask. That is what I am here for 😁

Thank you so much Linda. Yes! I always try and give the "Why" because that is how we learn. If you understand why you are doing something, it will cement it into your mind making it easier to remember. I often noticed other videos didn't explain when I first started so I am really happy that it isn't wasted on the people watching. As for the Physical DPI, you are correct. It is very often overlooked because people do not know that the option exists. I remember resizing the canvas and my project so it would work at the correct resolution when increasing the DPI. It was only when I thought "There has to be an easier way" that I found out about the Physical DPI. Thank you for your continued support, it means a lot 😁 #StayCreative

Many people don't know the difference between the two which was the motivation for this one.

@@ButtonPressGraphics I see.

Thank you for your continued support my friend 😁

@@ButtonPressGraphics My pleasure.

Aww shucks 😇 Thank you! I am glad you found it useful #StayCreative

Hi Darcy, yes! When it comes to text, it can become difficult as it will sometimes glitch. I can only assume that is what you are referring to. Unfortunately, this is a bug when working with the more complex shapes ie lots of curves and corners. There are two methods to rectify this. Firstly, try to reduce the spaces (Depending on the text font that you use). The less space there is between the letters &/or words will help. If this is still giving you issues, you can use the Tiled Clones Path Effect to increase the diameter of the letters/words as long as you have turned the text into a path first (Object To Path in the Path menu), I also have a video on that particular Path Effect if you are unaware of how to use it. This will allow you to layer objects over the top and increase the size. You can then use the offset to curve the corners if that is what you wish. Although the second option is more complicated, it can give a better result. I hope that this helps but if not, you can always reach out to me via email (buttonpressgraphics@gmail.com) and I would be happy to walk you through it step-by-step 😁

Thank you for the quick reply and a couple of possible solutions. I will give them a try and see how I make out with them. If I need more help I will contact you. Again thank you for your time and knowledge.

@@darcykelly6199 It is my pleasure my friend #StayCreative

No problem my friend 😁

You are very welcome. I am glad you found it helpful. ##StayCreative

Yes! You are right my friend. It really is. You can make some very cool designs with this. You can also animate them too with apps like Davinci Resolve (editing software). Take a look at my Animated Wallpapers video to see what I mean #StayCreative my friend

You are very welcome my friend

When it comes to the Trace Bitmap feature, it is not perfect but the mode makes a big difference. Try experimenting with different modes. Remember that even when you use this feature, once you Object To Path via the Path menu, you can then edit any of the points with the node tool to rectify it. If you like, send me a picture via my email & I will be happy to advise you in that way my friend. Hope that helps #StayCreative

Mine too! They are the perfect couple 😉