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I'm looking for something with solid EPS import and export. So far, I've found Sketch flakey (some things imported incorrectly, other things cause visual glitch

by Osmium 12y ago

I'm looking for something with solid EPS import and export. So far, I've found Sketch flakey (some things imported incorrectly, other things cause visual glitches), OmniGraffle great except when I export a document as EPS which has other EPS-imported elements embedded in it, they appear to be rasterised (which defeats the point). And that's pretty much it–Pixelmator, despite becoming more of a vector tool, doesn't support EPS at all. Inkscape works flawlessly except that it's awkward to use on a Mac, especially without retina support (which is somewhat crucial for an graphic editor). I've just tried Affinity Designer and it seems like it has good EPS import support (all elements editable etc.) and EPS export, but the exported EPS appears rasterised. When I open it up again in Affinity Designer, it's no longer editable. But maybe I'm just doing something wrong...

ou812 12y ago
There is a new experimental build of inkscape for osx which is slightly less awkward. Search for 'inkscape osx menu', it has been stable for me and you don't need to install an x server.
- wingspan 12y ago
  In case anyone is looking for this: https://nicolasamiot.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/inkscape-native-version-for-os-x-ml/ https://nicolasamiot.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/inkscape-nativ...
  - ou812 12y ago
    Actually, the correct place to get the latest builds in linked at the bottom of this page: https://code.launchpad.net/~suv-lp/inkscape/osxmenu https://code.launchpad.net/~suv-lp/inkscape/osxmenu
err4nt 12y ago
I work with vectors a lot and I'm wondering why you're set on EPS as a format instead of using something like SVG. Does ElementaryOS support retina? It works well as a dual boot!
- michaelbuddy 12y ago
  I think the types of EPS files you can create is expansive. Not sure if it means that it supports more features of illustrator such as filters and that, but it may do more than SVG for that reason. Also does SVG support CMYK? Because that's definitely something EPS is used for, trading CMYK vector files.
- nness 12y ago
  In my experience, EPS is far more preferable when it comes to print production workflow. I couldn't imagine sending anything else than a PDF or EPS to a printer for the first run.
- Osmium 12y ago
  > I work with vectors a lot and I'm wondering why you're set on EPS as a format instead of using something like SVG. Publisher requirement. It seems to be preferred for print work.

by Osmium 12y ago

ou812 12y ago

There is a new experimental build of inkscape for osx which is slightly less awkward. Search for 'inkscape osx menu', it has been stable for me and you don't need to install an x server.

wingspan 12y ago
In case anyone is looking for this: https://nicolasamiot.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/inkscape-native-version-for-os-x-ml/ https://nicolasamiot.wordpress.com/2013/07/25/inkscape-nativ...
- ou812 12y ago
  Actually, the correct place to get the latest builds in linked at the bottom of this page: https://code.launchpad.net/~suv-lp/inkscape/osxmenu https://code.launchpad.net/~suv-lp/inkscape/osxmenu

err4nt 12y ago

I work with vectors a lot and I'm wondering why you're set on EPS as a format instead of using something like SVG. Does ElementaryOS support retina? It works well as a dual boot!

michaelbuddy 12y ago
I think the types of EPS files you can create is expansive. Not sure if it means that it supports more features of illustrator such as filters and that, but it may do more than SVG for that reason. Also does SVG support CMYK? Because that's definitely something EPS is used for, trading CMYK vector files.
nness 12y ago
In my experience, EPS is far more preferable when it comes to print production workflow. I couldn't imagine sending anything else than a PDF or EPS to a printer for the first run.
Osmium 12y ago
> I work with vectors a lot and I'm wondering why you're set on EPS as a format instead of using something like SVG. Publisher requirement. It seems to be preferred for print work.