| 2008-09-03 17:45:50 |
prkos |
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 - a.janke@gmail.com |
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 - a.janke@gmail.com |
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