Arranging numbers into a grid using the Split Text extension and the Arrange dialog in Inkscape
Graphic Design Asked by saraf on November 30, 2020
I want to create a grid of numbers for a calendar like layout like this:
Steps to follow:
- Writing the numbers 1-9 separated by spaces in a text object.
- Extensions > Text > Split Text…, select Split by Words.
- Object > Arrange… set 3 rows by 3 columns, left-top aligned, Set spacing.
It works in Inkscape 0.92 but it fails in the latest 1.0.1 inkscape like this:
Workaround
Of course, do this in the older Inkscape and copy paste the arranged grid into the latest version.
Question
How to get this working in 1.0.1?
One Answer
Solution
If you want this to work in inkscape 1.0.1, instead of using auto-flowed text, that is created when you draw a text box by click dragging, just click once and start typing the text that you want to split later.
This is a known issue in Inkscape 1.0.1 and is listed here - in the inkscape issue tracker
Credit: Thanks a lot to Nathan L from #inkscape on IRC for helping with this!
Answered by saraf on November 30, 2020
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