On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 17:48:49 -0700 Tim <[email protected]> dijo:
> > Why the problem with PDF, you ask? Because I really need the formulas > > as individual graphics. I can export anything that I can print to PDF > > with CUPS-PDF. But to convert that to a vector graphic does not seem > > possible. I could use pdf2ps and then convert the PS. But pdf2ps > > rasterizes the PDF. No more scaling for that image. > > Have you looked at inkscape at all? I know it can convert between a > number of scalable formats, but I don't remember if it's much good > with PDF... I had looked at it, but I hadn't considered importing PDF. Amazingly, it seems to do a good job of it. That is, it maintains it as vectors. And its native format is SVG, so it may be a solution to getting the formulas into Scribus, which is their ultimate destination. I still have to create them in something like LyX, export as PDF from LyX, import into Inkscape, export as SVG, then import into Scribus. For hundreds of formulas (which I create as I am writing the book), that is a pain. It would be far better if Inkscape could create the formula itself, but it doesn't seem to have that functionality. Nevertheless, push come to shove, it may be the best alternative. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
