Not having vector formats (including svg) under export is still an annoyance: - Users needing to learn to use the least intuitive option is still a bug - Using save a copy sets the default directory/file extension (you have to explicitely reselect pdf each time, which is *very* error-prone (hello drawing.pdf.svg) - You can't export a part of a drawing as pdf (or svg/eps for that matter) - You can't use batch export into pdf - The solution you propose would eliminate the need for Save a copy "at the expense of an occasional extra mouse click" whereas allowing vector export (ie, merging export and save a copy) would eliminate the need for Save a copy at the expense of *nothing at all*.
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to inkscape in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/171054 Title: PDF better under "Export" than "Save As" Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool: Triaged Status in “inkscape” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Status in “inkscape” package in Debian: Confirmed Bug description: Currently the "Save As" dialog lists vector formats including PDF, PS and so on, while the "Export" dialog supports bitmap formats (PNG, etc?). In my typical usage, which I don't imagine is unusual, all formats other than SVG would be better considered as "Exports". If I want to make a PDF file I currently have to "save as" PDF and then remember to "save as" the original SVG file again so that subsequent saves go to the right place. I think it would improve useability to include bitmap and vector formats such as PDF in the "Export" dialog. Alternatively, an additional menu entry "Export vector..." could be included next to "Export bitmap...". Another approach is to have a "save a copy" dialog where a different file type can be chosen without affecting the filename and format that will be used for subsequent normal saves. --Phil. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171054/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
