Inkscape latest version - 0.91 64 bit Stable available now

K1TesseraEna · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 **Posts:** 2089 **Location:** US

For vector graphics adepts, new 0.48.5 stable version of Inkscape is available for download since 7/14/2014.
Been testing it since last Friday. It is a bugfix and stability release. No new features this time.
Changelog and release notes here https://launchpad.net/inkscape/+milestone/0.48.5

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

Yup; had already installed it the other day (check Sourceforge daily) but the only thing I did with it is make sure in launched. lolol

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

Same here Lyle. I would like to see Partha compile it in 64 bit though.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

Never seen a 64-bit version of Inkscape; that would be cool Rod.

K1TesseraEna · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 **Posts:** 2089 **Location:** US

64-bit Inkscape 048.4 is available on Partha's site since Oct, 2013.

I have it but don't use it, because the pen tool seems to be lagging (not good).
Besides, some tools are missing - measurement tool and something else i dont remember now.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

Had no idea K1Te; based on your observations, I guess I should stick with 32-bit Inkscape then.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

Inkscape 0.91 Windows native 64 bit release and new Cairo render engine now available.

Release highlights

Released on 2015-01-28.
Cairo rendering for display and PNG export
OpenMP multithreading for all filters
C++ code conversion
Major improvements in the Text tool
Measure tool
Type design features [1],[2]
Symbol library and support for Visio stencils
Cross platform WMF and EMF import and export
Improved support for Corel DRAW documents, Visio importer
Support for real world document and page size units, e.g. millimeters
Numerous usability improvements
Native Windows 64-bit build
Bug Fixes

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

Is this a new filter?
Filters>Distort>Felt Feather

K1TesseraEna · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 **Posts:** 2089 **Location:** US

One of the raster effect filters Rod.
I have this filter in 0.91 beta version which I installed > 6 months ago.
According to Inkscape wiki Felt Feather was released in 2011, although I don't remember having it in 0.48.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

K1TesseraEna wrote:

One of the raster effect filters Rod.
I have this filter in 0.91 beta version which I installed > 6 months ago.
According to Inkscape wiki Felt Feather was released in 2011, although I don't remember having it in 0.48.

I knew beta 0-91 - pre4 64 bit was released but i was waiting for the stable 0-91 version. I do not remember that filter being in 48 either.Their are some nice new additions to this version though. Seems much faster at rendering. The bevel filters seem much better to me also.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

Just installed the release .91. It does render raster effects faster (like significantly so; I wonder if it's taking advantage of the gpu or not). I like it since it's 64-bit now too. I've not uninstalled .48.5 yet; will do so once I know there's no caveats. Updated Shellout too and all's well.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

lylejk wrote:

Just installed the release .91. It does render raster effects faster (like significantly so; I wonder if it's taking advantage of the gpu or not). I like it since it's 64-bit now too. I've not uninstalled .48.5 yet; will do so once I know there's no caveats. Updated Shellout too and all's well.

Cool! I was hoping someone would test for shellout. :bigthup

Thanks Lyle.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

Lyle have you tried the Trace Pixel Art filter yet?

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

Rod wrote:

Lyle have you tried the Trace Pixel Art filter yet?

Have not and not really currently in the mood yet to check all the updated toys in this new build Rod. Just happy that it's now native 64-bit.

abraess · **Joined:** Oct 02, 2010 **Posts:** 106

I will fast possibly test neu making a Font.

By way I use 32bit version

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

abraess wrote:

I will fast possibly test neu making a Font.

By way I use 32bit version

I would like to see the finished font project when you are done creating it.

Trace pixel art needs a very small image to start.
Looks kind of funny. I must be doing something wrong.

David-C · **Joined:** Jan 31, 2015 **Posts:** 146

Rod wrote:

Inkscape 0.91 Windows native 64 bit release and new Cairo render engine now available.

]

Release highlights

Released on 2015-01-28.
Cairo rendering for display and PNG export
OpenMP multithreading for all filters
C++ code conversion
Major improvements in the Text tool
Measure tool
Type design features [1],[2]
Symbol library and support for Visio stencils
Cross platform WMF and EMF import and export
Improved support for Corel DRAW documents, Visio importer
Support for real world document and page size units, e.g. millimeters
Numerous usability improvements
Native Windows 64-bit build
]Bug Fixes[/url]

Sounds nifty. I don't work with vectors yet, but it sounds like something to look forward too.

I'm curious though, what's the difference between 32bit and 64bit versions? Is it performance related?

K1TesseraEna · **Joined:** Sep 22, 2012 **Posts:** 2089 **Location:** US

Performance, yes, but it concerns mainly big files with hundreds of paths that
are handled better by 64-bit version, especially when applying raster effects.
As a result - fewer crashes.
Other than that 32-bit is as good as 64.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

David-C wrote:

Rod wrote:

Inkscape 0.91 Windows native 64 bit release and new Cairo render engine now available.

]

Release highlights

Released on 2015-01-28.
Cairo rendering for display and PNG export
OpenMP multithreading for all filters
C++ code conversion
Major improvements in the Text tool
Measure tool
Type design features [1],[2]
Symbol library and support for Visio stencils
Cross platform WMF and EMF import and export
Improved support for Corel DRAW documents, Visio importer
Support for real world document and page size units, e.g. millimeters
Numerous usability improvements
Native Windows 64-bit build
]Bug Fixes[/url]

Sounds nifty. I don't work with vectors yet, but it sounds like something to look forward too.

I'm curious though, what's the difference between 32bit and 64bit versions? Is it performance related?

Yes 64 bit is faster.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12775

I believe that's how pixel vector conversion works Rod. It breaks down the image into smaller blocks then vecorizes those blocks. Not exactly what I would like to do w.r.t. vector converstion.

Anyway, I also just realized that I cannot un-install my 32-bit version of Inskscape since it's used for the Traveling salesman renders and I don't want to trouble-shoot that process yet again. lol

0.4x 32-bit and 0.9x 64-bit are happily co-existing so going just be happy with them as is.