Document property profiles
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Inkscape |
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inkscape (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
This is less a bug and more a usability suggestion. I noticed with Inkscape 0.92, display and measurement units default to mm instead of pixels. Previous versions defaulted to pixels, if I remember right. I rarely use mm in my work, so I have to change this every time. There is no way that I know to change the default document properties.
Each time a new Inkscape document is opened, I have to select the properties required for the project. If I create multiple documents that require the same properties, I still have to go through the same selection process each time. It would save time if I could create a document property profile to save for future use. If this were implemented, I could then open the document properties box, select the profile and click apply. This would improve workflow by saving extra clicks to setup a document.
Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS
Inkscape 0.92.2+
I expected the default units to be pixels. Instead they were mm. This caused unexpected dimensions in my drawing until I realized the default units were different in Inkscape 0.92 from previous versions. There is currently no way that I know to change the default document properties.
I know the properties can be changed in the document properties box, but there is no way to change which properties are the default at program launch.