Draft for abstract for guadec 2004, kristiansand norway.


Title: The GIMP and vector images - how to proceed from here?

Abstract: The GIMP 2.0 will include a completely redesigned
infrastructure for vector data. In 1.2 we had some severe limitations on
the underlying model (just one open component in a path, restrictions on
editing operations etc). This talk will give an overview on the internal
structure and the extendable concept of the new vector infrastructure.

The second part of the talk will be a collection of ideas on how to
proceed from here. What is the future of further vector enhancements to
the GIMP? How do we want it to interact with other vector based
applications? What should be the common denominator for exchanging
vector data between applications? SVG anyone?
I won't present finished proposals here, so the second part is more
likely to be a brainstorming session, Comments from developers of e.g.
Inkscape/Sodipodi and other applications that use vector data are
welcome here.