re: New to inkscape, having trouble with Erase tool There are two ways to accomplish what you want. 1/ Draw the object. Choose the - edit paths by nodes tool ( F2) - select the area you would like the object broken apart at (hold down left mouse button and draw rectangle around area - in this case t...

brilliant tomh..I have handles back...thanks very much for the clear and precise instructions. Speedyf1

Hi,
I do not know how but my node handles no longer appear when I click on the node. Any help is appreciated. Using Inkscape 47
Thanks Speedy

Hi
I get the following message at the head of inkscape opening.
"The preferences file C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\inkscape\preferences.xml is not a valid XML document."
Any ideas on solving the warning.
Thanks Speedy

Hi All Could anyone inform me how to correct the problem associated with the following message I receive when i start up inkscape .47 draw freely. "The preferences file C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\inkscape\preferences.xml is not a valid XML document." thak you ...