Inkscape Functionality and Features

This video tutorial introduces Inkscape, a free and open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator. It covers the basics of navigating the interface, including panning and zooming, and demonstrates how to draw and select objects. The tutorial also explains how to modify object properties such as size, color, and rotation. Finally, it shows how to save and export images in different formats, emphasizing the importance of working within page boundaries.

What platforms can Inkscape be installed on?

• Windows only

• Mac and Linux only

• Windows, Linux, and Mac

• Windows and Linux only

Which key combination allows you to pan around the Inkscape canvas?

• Control + Arrow Keys

• Control + Scroll Wheel

• Alt + Scroll Wheel

• Shift + Scroll Wheel

What is the default tool selected when Inkscape is opened?

• Rectangle Tool

• Text Tool

• Selection Tool

• Ellipse Tool

How can you change the color of a selected shape in Inkscape?

• Double-click the shape and choose a color

• Click on a color at the bottom while the shape is selected

• Use the color picker tool

• Right-click and select 'Change Color'

What happens if you try to print a shape that is outside the page border?

• It prints with a warning

• It prints as a separate page

• It prints as a blank page

• It prints with a border

What is the default unit of measurement for dimensions in Inkscape?

• Inches

• Centimeters

• Millimeters

• Pixels

How can you rotate a shape around a specific point in Inkscape?

• By dragging the shape's corner

• By moving the plus sign to the desired rotation point

• By using the rotate tool

• By holding the shift key and dragging

Which file format should you use to save a project for future editing in Inkscape?

• PNG

• PDF

• JPEG

• SVG

What is the purpose of exporting a project as a PNG file?

• To edit it in Inkscape

• To send it to someone without Inkscape

• To print it with high quality

• To save it as a vector file

Which export option would you choose to export only the selected part of your drawing?

• Custom

• Selection

• Drawing

• Page