[Inkscape-user] arrows

[ToddAndMargo]

Hi All,

Not to ask too stupid a question, but can I draw arrows with arrow heads
and straight lines at any angle with Inkscape? Like:

4 ---------->


Many thanks,
-T

[Chris Tooley]

I'm not certain if this is what you're looking for, but if you draw a line,
open "fill and stroke" you can choose arrow endpoint markers under the
"stroke style" tab. The size of the arrow is determined by the size of the
stroke.

Post by ToddAndMargo
Hi All,
Not to ask too stupid a question, but can I draw arrows with arrow heads
4 ---------->
Many thanks,
-T
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Post by ToddAndMargo
Hi All,
Not to ask too stupid a question, but can I draw arrows with arrow heads
    4 ---------->
Many thanks,
-T
I'm not certain if this is what you're looking for, but if you draw a line, open "fill and stroke"
you can choose arrow endpoint markers under the "stroke style" tab.  The size of the arrow is
determined by the size of the stroke.
I will give it a try.  What I am after is something that doesn't look like
a child's doodle.
Thank you!

If you're getting a doodle it's probably because you're using the tool
labelled 'Draw freehand lines'. Have you tried using the tool labelled
'Draw Bezier curves and straight lines'?

- Robert

[ToddAndMargo]

Post by Robert Funnell
'Draw Bezier curves and straight lines'

I can't find it

[David Lang]

Post by ToddAndMargo

Post by Robert Funnell
'Draw Bezier curves and straight lines'

I can't find it

you first draw any sort of line using normal drawing tools, then you select that
line and with that line selected, then you go to the menu to set the arrow.

David Lang

[ToddAndMargo]

Post by David Lang

Post by ToddAndMargo

Post by Robert Funnell
'Draw Bezier curves and straight lines'

I can't find it

you first draw any sort of line using normal drawing tools, then you select that
line and with that line selected, then you go to the menu to set the arrow.
David Lang

Thank you! I figured it out.

Now to figure out the line width and color.

[Martin Owens]

Thank you!  I figured it out.
Now to figure out the line width and color.

I'm going to send you some Video tutorials Todd or Margo,

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Inkscape

Most of the videos therein will show you were different parts of the
program are and how to use them. They're well worth watching for their
visual explanations and impressive skills that can be learned quickly.

Best Regards, Martin Owens

[ToddAndMargo]

Post by Martin Owens

Post by ToddAndMargo
Thank you! I figured it out.
Now to figure out the line width and color.

I'm going to send you some Video tutorials Todd or Margo,
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Inkscape
Most of the videos therein will show you were different parts of the
program are and how to use them. They're well worth watching for their
visual explanations and impressive skills that can be learned quickly.
Best Regards, Martin Owens

Thank you Martin!

[Chris Tooley]

When you say "child's doodle" are you referring to the line or the arrow?

If you're referring to the arrow part, there are many different endpoints
for the arrow you can choose, but if they're unsatisfactory, you might want
to make your own arrow head :)

If you're referring to the line itself, I would suggest getting familiar
with the "bezier tool", which you can see in use here:

Post by Chris Tooley

Post by ToddAndMargo
Hi All,
Not to ask too stupid a question, but can I draw arrows with arrow heads
4 ---------->
Many thanks,
-T

I'm not certain if this is what you're looking for, but if you draw a
line, open "fill and stroke" you can choose arrow endpoint markers under
the "stroke style" tab. The size of the arrow is determined by the size of
the stroke.
I will give it a try. What I am after is something that doesn't look like
a child's doodle.
Thank you!
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[ToddAndMargo]

Post by Chris Tooley
open "fill and stroke"

I can't find it :'( :'(

[ToddAndMargo]

Post by ToddAndMargo

Post by Chris Tooley
open "fill and stroke"

I can't find it :'( :'(

Found it, but how do I get it to draw something?

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