Can't Open File

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edens
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Can't Open File

Postby edens » Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:05 pm

Hi there,

I created an image in Inkscape, which I saved as a .jpg. However, when I go to open in the file, in an attempt to edit it I get a box requiring embeding or linking? And then when I select "ok" I get an error message saying the file can't be opened. Please advise. Thanks in advance!

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Maestral
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Re: Can't Open File

Postby Maestral » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:49 pm

I`ll be glad to help you but could you please tell me first - how did you managed to save the file created in Inkscape as .jpg?
I`m trying to do that for ages and I would appreciate your help on this one. Pretty please?! With cherry on top?! ,)
:tool_zoom: <<< click! - but, those with a cheaper tickets should go this way >>> :!:

tylerdurden
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Re: Can't Open File

Postby tylerdurden » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:07 pm

If the svg file somehow got the .jpg extension, it will fail to open after the link/embed dialogue.

I would try changing the extension from .jpg to .svg and see if it will open.
Have a nice day.

I'm using Inkscape 0.92.2 (5c3e80d, 2017-08-06), 64 bit win8.1

The Inkscape manual has lots of helpful info! http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/


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