I have Windows 7 64 bit so my Inkscape Folder is Located under Program Files(x86) instead of just Program Files. Its location may be change depending on where you installed Inkscape: Download the files to your C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions folder. Simply right-click and select Save Link As. Workarounds for Inkscape 0.47 and Above Step 1ĭownload the extension files provided by the people at bugs.launchpad. Now if we take the EPS file into another program, there won't be any open paths.Ģ. It will result in rasterized elements in your drawing, which may cause your file to be rejected. Take care to note that you cannot export a drawing with gradient fills using this method. Unless you have text, leave all of the options unchecked Select File > Save As and Encapsulated Post Script (*.eps) as the file type. If the Question Mark Icon is pressed down (or any of the other fill buttons), it means at least one of these shapes are filled. Select all your open shapes and go into your Object > Fill and Stroke.Ĭlick the "X" button to remove the fill from these shapes, taking care to make sure no shapes you wanted filled were removed. Remove Fills from paths which are meant to stay open. If you're not sure if you have an open path, it never hurts to select the area around it and join the nodes just to be safe! Step 2
Open Paths are not acceptable for most sites unless they are unfilled open paths. Select your unjoined nodes while Edit Paths by Node is active ( F2). Inkscape to EPS Inkscape Version 0.46 Step 1įirst close your open paths. I will explain a workaround for higher versions later on in the tutorial, but keep in mindthey will not work 100% of the time and may lead to your file being rejected.ġ. I recommend you keep a legacy version of Inkscape in a separate folder on your computer that's earlier than 0.47, due to the fact that as of this version as there are problems with open paths in EPS files: In this tutorial we'll be discussing some of the follies of creating stock art using Inkscape, as well as workarounds! However, it can still leave a lot to be desired when directly exporting to EPS (Encapsulated Postscript) for stock sites. One of the biggest benefits to Inkscape is the fact that it's completely free, which is great for vector artists just starting out, as it contains many of the features you can find in Adobe Illustrator. But what about creating professional vector work for stock art sites, similar to what you might find from an Illustrator professional? Inkscape's popularity has grown significantly over the past few years making its way into the professional sector, particularly with Animators and Game Developers.
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