To be honest, Inkscape is almost there. Just need to clean up some basic SVG concepts(units, scalar, decimal precision - right now it is a friggin mess) . Add a few extra tools and snapping features.
As you know, Inkscape is very popular with the CAM crowd.
Autodesk Fusion actually takes SVG import quite seriously that last few years.
No, not extending it, but rather using keyboard to set length. However, how do you extend (set length) of completed line as you imply? I don' even see length in the properties menu of the line. Please tell me it isn't that hard to do.
Beginners' Questions Draw straight line using keyboard to set length
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I want to draw single straight line with Pen tool and use keyboard to set length. Dragging line with mouse to desired length is cumbersome.
Not a part of Inkscape nor most illustration programs, AFAIK.
It is very common in CAD. Many are free: LibreCAD, FreeCad, Fusion, etc.. Inkscape can open CAD generated dxf.
Tyler -
I'm waiting for the SVG based CadScape fork of Inkscape 😂🤣
Inkscape with the basic concepts of CAD. Constraints etc
Be nice huh?
We can always dream... 🦋🦓
We can start a rumor! 😂🤣
To be honest, Inkscape is almost there. Just need to clean up some basic SVG concepts(units, scalar, decimal precision - right now it is a friggin mess) . Add a few extra tools and snapping features.
As you know, Inkscape is very popular with the CAM crowd.
Autodesk Fusion actually takes SVG import quite seriously that last few years.
Are we talking about extending a 2 point straight path to a specified length ?
No, not extending it, but rather using keyboard to set length. However, how do you extend (set length) of completed line as you imply? I don' even see length in the properties menu of the line. Please tell me it isn't that hard to do.