Developing Plug-Ins for InkScape

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shirta
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Developing Plug-Ins for InkScape

Postby shirta » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:32 pm

Hello,

I have an idea for an operation with a vector image and looking for an environment to implement it.
Is there a possibility to develop plug-ins for InkScape? Where can I find more on that?

If not, what environment, library, software with plug-in capability or something else would you suggest?

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RobA
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Re: Developing Plug-Ins for InkScape

Postby RobA » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:04 pm

The default extension environment is python,with many of the existing ones in that language.

Look under the share directory for extensions.

You will need a .py file and a corresponding .inx file (defining the menus and parameters)

-Rob A>

jesbox
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Re: Developing Plug-Ins for InkScape

Postby jesbox » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:37 am

Hi,
I am also considering a diagramming application as a plug-in for Inkscape, and would need to do it in Java. Using Inkscape as the canvas seems to be a very compelling concept, but I would like to get this confirmed.

To make it interactive, it must hook up with Inkscape, are there sufficient possibilities from Java? (Inkscape being made in C++.)

Is there already some Java plug-ins that might serve as a templates?

The result would be open sourced. Thanks for any pointers.


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