Hi all,
I can't find an exact answer or workaround, so I started a new thread.
Here's what I would like to achieve: starting from a single inkscape SVG, that has tons of layers (it's a map with many analysis), create a layout with two or more instances of the svg with different layers visible (i.e. relief in one and rivers in another).
Obviously it can be done manually by making several copies of the file, cloning the base map, moving the features I want to display and hide/remove the unused layer.
But if...
If I have to change something in the base map, I'd have to do it on n files. And If I change my mind about the order of my analysis...
I found I can do that if I use Illustrator and Indesign, and while I can use the trial version for this specific project, I'm trying to stick with free software as much as possible.
Unfortunately Scribus doesn't help yet because it doesn't support inkscape layers (that are not SVG standard).
Are there any other ways I didn't think of?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Cheers from Italy!

Hello,
Maybe i misunderstand your question, but if the format for your layout is another svg file, or a png file, maybe the best solution is learn to use the commandline tool:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL ... dLine.html

Which, I have to say it, allthought the documentation is good, maybe it's not enough. And You must know or learn about the DOS commands in windows.
My idea it's to make a maste svg, and later create and script, where you put special names to the output-client-svg files

hulf2012 wrote:Hello,
Maybe i misunderstand your question, but if the format for your layout is another svg file, or a png file, maybe the best solution is learn to use the commandline tool:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL ... dLine.html

Which, I have to say it, allthought the documentation is good, maybe it's not enough. And You must know or learn about the DOS commands in windows.
My idea it's to make a maste svg, and later create and script, where you put special names to the output-client-svg files

Hi hulf, thans for the reply.
I'm a osx user with knowledge of linux, so for me the terminal is not a problem.
Thanks to you I searched a bit and found this, basically I can automate the export of svgs (or pngs, not sure yet) to be put on the layout.
It's not so intuitive and versatile (not like having a linked vector image in which I can switch layers on and off if I have to), but it's a good start
Thanks again!