Inkscape 0.47 is out

Inkscape 0.47 was released on Nov 27. Inkscape is my favourite vector graphics app and 0.47 has features that are absolutely mind blowing. Here’s what their release news had to say.

“This version of the SVG-based vector graphics editor brings improved performance and tons of new features, some of which are as follows: timed autosave, Spiro splines, auto-smooth nodes, Eraser tool, new modes in Tweak tool, snapping options toolbar & greater snapping abilities, new live path effects (including Envelope), over 200 preset SVG filters, new Cairo-based PS and EPS export, spell checker, many new extensions, optimized SVG code options, and much more…”

Inkscape’s new Spiro splines concept…

One of my favourite new features is a new effect that simulates hand drawn lines…

There’s loads of new stuff for me to explore. I’m especially excited about Spiro splines. Will keep you posted about my experiments with this banging new version.