Inkscape

Console to input commands and node coordinates

Bug #264174 reported by Andrew Janke on 2008-09-03

This bug affects 1 person

Affects		Status	Importance	Assigned to	Milestone
	Inkscape	Confirmed	Wishlist	Unassigned

Bug Description

I'd love to be able to use inkscape as a simple qCAD/autoCad replacement for simple things if only because inkscape allows me to add a bit of "flair" to otherwise staid CAD drawings.

For this to work, the one thing needed is a simple entry box or two that will allow me to specify line/curve points instead of having to click or use guides to do this. eg: click line tool and then enter:

100,10

for a point at x=100, y=0 and then perhaps:

@0,100

for a relative point at x+0 and y+100 and then

@150<70

for a relative polar co-ordinate point to be 150mm at 70deg

I know that currently I can do this but only if I first draw the line roughly and then use the point tool to adjust them (via properties of a node).

Of course the ability to drive the entire of inkscape via a command window would be just superfluous but I dont think that this is required! ie:

   > line
   > first point[c to close, Return to end]: 100,10
   > first point[c to close, Return to end]: @0,100
   > next point[c to close, Return to end]: @150<70
   > next point[c to close, Return to end]: c
   >

Thanks

Andrew - <email address hidden>

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Andrew Janke (a.janke) wrote on 2008-09-03:

Dodged up Screenshot to demonstrate. Edit (79.2 KiB, image/png)

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prkos (prkos) wrote on 2008-09-03:

I guess this could be an Effect or LPE, a precise way to draw a path entering each node info.

Changed in inkscape:
importance:	Undecided → Wishlist
status:	New → Confirmed

prkos (prkos) on 2008-09-03

description:

updated

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Matthias_H (mhullin) wrote on 2009-05-01: Re: Ability to enter node coordinates

I wouldn't go as far as the initial wish, but just being able to directly enter coordinates for existing nodes in the GUI would be terrific!

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Andrew Janke (a.janke) wrote on 2009-05-01:

Hi Matthias

That much you can do already, draw a line and then use the "Edit Path" tool (F2) and then look in the toolbar. You will see a place where you can enter X/Y co-ordinates.

Or did you mean something else?

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Matthias_H (mhullin) wrote on 2009-05-01:

Wow. All of a sudden it appeared in my year-old release 0.46. I could swear it was not there yesterday ;-)
Matthias

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dopelover (dopelover) wrote on 2009-05-01:

It is very important feature, not only for CAD purposes, but also to make precise artistic drawings. Latest vesion of Autocad allows you to input exact coordinates in a small input box just near the cursor. See at the screenshot: http://lynn.blogs.com/lynn_allens_blog/images/xxblog2_2.jpg In my opinion this is a good path to follow, but there should be also provided easy way to toggle between inserting exact coordinates and classic mode (without any input nor prompt box).

Pablo Trabajos (pajarico) on 2009-10-05

tags:

removed: nodes

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Pablo Trabajos (pajarico) wrote on 2009-10-07:

I'm changing the title of the report because that feature is already implemented in node tool (F2) and what A. Janke is asking for is more like a console to introduce commands (like in many CAD software).

dopelover: since what you asking for is rather different you should report that feature as a new report. Let's keep this one about the commands console. Open another for the on-canvas node coordinates.

Regards.

summary:

- Ability to enter node coordinates
+ Console to input commands and node coordinates

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su_v (suv-lp) wrote on 2009-10-07:

related bug report:
Bug #171128 “CAD-Functions”

related blueprints:
Allow Inkscape to draw using a string as input
<https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/inkscape/+spec/command-line-drawing>
Geometric & Tech Drawing
<https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/inkscape/+spec/tech-drawing>