[Gimp-user] dotted text

[gliviu <forums gimpusers com>]

> Inkscape is the better tool but also needed is a suitable font. 
> The sort that CAD applications used to use.

For anyone searching a simple solution, since Inkskape 0.91 you can go to
Extensions -> Render -> Hershey Text.
Fill in the 'Text' box with desired text, and hit Apply.
Then Object -> Fill and Stroke -> Stroke Style and set the line as dotted.

More info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP8JUAooUFA
https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2011/hershey-text-an-inkscape-extension-for-engraving-fonts/

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