Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

[darkcity]

The reason Inkscape extensions don't work by just loading the standard Puppy PET is because they require Python, and Python libraries lxml (aka libxml) and numpy (aka ?).

This can be resolved by one of the following methods-

Option 1. Load python-2.6-lxmlnumpy-cut-i486.pet - This Pet includes all the parts of Python required to run the extensions. It is made by cutting down the Python from Slacko's devx. To install, download and run.
-This method works on Slacko 5.3.1, Slacko 5.6, Puppy 5.29 3-headed-dog and Polarpup 005.

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Option 2. Load the appropriate developer devx.sfs - Many devx packages include Python 2.6 and the required libraries (though I couldn't understand exactly where lxml, numpy are derived from, maybe an include?).
-This works for Slacko 5.3.1 and Wary, but NOT Slacko 5.6 or Polarpup 005. Thanks to vtpup for finding this out.

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Whats in the python-2.6-lxmlnumpy-cut-i486.pet -

[darkcity]

the extensions are storage in

/usr/share/inkscape/extensions/

it may be a problem with the language the extensions are written,

how can I check what languages are installed?

some need python and some xml?

[Aitch]

Try this

http://code.google.com/p/jessyink/wiki/Installation

or this

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/hershey

Inkscape wiki is down atm, otherwise try that....

also seems to need python AFAICT, see

http://wiki.xmoto.tuxfamily.org/index.php?title=Inkscape-0.4.0

Aitch

[Lobster]

You are using the full Inkscape and not Inkscape Lite (which is modified from an early Inkscape)?

[darkcity]

Yes, I'm using the so called 'full-versions' of 0.47 or 0.48.

It may be a problem with the language the extensions are written in, as the code files are in the directory.

I hadn't had chance to look into what Aitch said yet. I would be most grateful if someone could confirm this problem on their machine.

Probably the easiest way to test is install inkscape from the PPM and test any extension.

[Flash]

Don't know if this is relevant but I installed Inkscape .48 from PPM in Racy Puppy 5.2.1.90 only to find that it won't open .WMF (Windows Media File) files. have been unable to figure out how to open those files in Racy Puppy as yet. Here's the thread about it.

[darkcity]

Thats strange, will test later. I assume inkscape could open WMF in other puppies?

[Flash]

This is the first time I've tried to open WMF files. I have some older multisession Puppy DVDs. Today I should have time to find one and give it a try.

[darkcity]

someone written a convertor see post here

http://www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=6162#p6162

its written for windozer so you'll need wine

[vovchik]

Dear puppians,

There are a few such converters floating around, including wmf2png, wmf2svg and wmf2x (for display). They basically work and I have used them. Thanks for the link above. I compiled the 4 progs that make up this package in Lucid and made a pet. They are command-line progs and seem to work. I tested on a few wmf files. have fun.

With kind regards,
vovchik

[Flash]

Thanks vovchik. I installed wmftosvg in Racy 5.2.1.90. When I run it I get:

[vovchik]

Dear Flash,

My libc is:

[Flash]

Here's what I get:

[vovchik]

Dear Flash,

You have an older version of clib . I'll try to use Puppy 3.01 for the compilation, which will work in nearly every recent Puppy and will post it soon.

With kind regards,
vovchik

[vovchik]

Dear Flash,

Please try out the attached version. I compiled again using an older clib and it should now work.

With kind regards,
vovchik