Inkscape Study Cards

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Inkscape

A free and open-source vector graphics editor used for creating and editing scalable vector graphics (SVG).

Selection Tool

The primary tool used to select and manipulate objects in Inkscape.

Rectangle Tool

A tool used to draw rectangles and squares in Inkscape.

Ellipse Tool

A tool used to draw ellipses and circles in Inkscape.

Text Tool

A tool used to add and edit text in Inkscape.

Layers

A feature in Inkscape that allows you to organize and manage objects on different layers.

Fill and Stroke

Options in Inkscape that control the color and outline of objects.

Gradients

A feature in Inkscape that allows you to create smooth transitions between colors.

Bezier Curves

Curved lines created using control points in Inkscape.

Path Effects

Special effects that can be applied to paths in Inkscape, such as adding arrows or creating patterns.

Filters

Effects that can be applied to objects in Inkscape, such as blurring or distorting.

Bitmap Trace

A feature in Inkscape that allows you to convert bitmap images into vector graphics.

Importing SVG Files

The process of bringing SVG files into Inkscape for editing or manipulation.

Ctrl + C

Keyboard shortcut for copying selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + V

Keyboard shortcut for pasting copied objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Z

Keyboard shortcut for undoing the last action in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + Z

Keyboard shortcut for redoing the last undone action in Inkscape.

Ctrl + D

Keyboard shortcut for duplicating selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + G

Keyboard shortcut for grouping selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + G

Keyboard shortcut for ungrouping selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + F

Keyboard shortcut for bringing selected objects to the front in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + B

Keyboard shortcut for sending selected objects to the back in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + C

Keyboard shortcut for aligning selected objects horizontally in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + E

Keyboard shortcut for aligning selected objects vertically in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + L

Keyboard shortcut for locking/unlocking selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + M

Keyboard shortcut for merging selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + U

Keyboard shortcut for unmerging selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + P

Keyboard shortcut for converting selected objects to paths in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + T

Keyboard shortcut for toggling the visibility of selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + R

Keyboard shortcut for resizing selected objects proportionally in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + S

Keyboard shortcut for scaling selected objects non-proportionally in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + X

Keyboard shortcut for flipping selected objects horizontally in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + Y

Keyboard shortcut for flipping selected objects vertically in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + H

Keyboard shortcut for hiding/showing selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + O

Keyboard shortcut for locking/unlocking the aspect ratio of selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + K

Keyboard shortcut for breaking apart selected objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + A

Keyboard shortcut for selecting all objects in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + N

Keyboard shortcut for creating a new document in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + Q

Keyboard shortcut for quitting Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + D

Keyboard shortcut for showing/hiding the document properties dialog in Inkscape.

Ctrl + Shift + I

Keyboard shortcut for showing/hiding the inkscape preferences dialog in Inkscape.