Thanks for the feedback; I've now uploaded a TXT file - much smaller. One of my next tasks is to produce a comprehensive manual for the extensions. What would be the best format in which to produce it to allow cross-platform compatability whilst enabling the inclusion of images such as dialog boxes,...

Just to say that I have now completed the first phase of my project. I have produced extensions for Inkscape that enable the full symbol set of ISOM:2000, ISSOM:2007 and ISMTBOM:2010 to be created and have uploaded these to SourceForge. The O-scape extensions are now available at: https://sourceforg...

As you may have gathered from my previous posts, I am attempting to implement the full International Orienteering Federation mapping standards (ISOM:2000 and ISSOM:2007) within Inkscape. In order to realise this objective, work is required in four main areas and I have made significant progress in t...

Slow Dog, ffaat, thanks for your responses. They have been helpful in clarifying the way in which I intend to move forward. The Scatter extension looks v. good, not the least because, as mentioned, it does not distort. I've tried using the Pattern along Path function for the 524 High Fence symbol, b...

Thanks for your reply brynn, it has answered some of my questions and provided other avenues to consider for solving the others. Colours To color the lines (strokes) you just need to right click on the palette color, then choose Set Stroke. Worked a treat, thankyou. Line Symbols Would you be able to...

Orienteering is a running sport where competitors navigate a course using a specially-prepared map. The maps are produced to international standards specified by the International Orienteering Federation (IOF), which are available on their website. The standards specify the colours, symbols, line ty...