copying a vector to resize

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miasmom
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copying a vector to resize

Postby miasmom » Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:46 am

Hello,

I am totally new to Inksape. I have downloaded some vectors in a set from vectorstock that I want to copy and enlarge and place elsewhere. I am sorry to say I can't figure out how to even select my vector images let alone copy and paste. I am familiar with paint.net and tried to draw a box around the image I wanted with no success. I accidentally moved the ear of the rabbit i want to move but can't figure out how to select the whole image and not just a layer at a time. Heeeelp. Thanks!!!!!

Uktrunie
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Re: copying a vector to resize

Postby Uktrunie » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:56 am

First things first. All you can do with objects is done with the tools palette located at the left side. To select things, you use the :tool_selector: (it might look different in the actual Inkscape) or just press F1. Then, "draw" a box around everything you want selected. There are also some other... wait wait, there's a place where you can find a far better explanation of this, take a look at http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Select.html. You'll find lots of things there.

And, since you are new, I would also recommend watching the tutorials at http://screencasters.heathenx.org/microsodes/. They have great tutorials there.


Hope it helps.

Uktrunie.

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Re: copying a vector to resize

Postby brynn » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:12 am

Hi miasmom,
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Welcome to the forum!

I just wanted to add that in the Help menu, Inkscape manual automatically opens the tavmjong bah Guide, with an internet connection. Also the Tutorials option contains some excellect materials for beginners!

miasmom
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Re: copying a vector to resize

Postby miasmom » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:48 am

Thank you to both of you for replying. I have finally figured out how to move my vectors around but am going to check out your suggested sites right now. I am on to a whole new issue now. I think I may be confusing myself by trying to do things the way I did on paint.net.


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