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inkscape: Open an SVG file in the Inkscape GUI.
$ inkscape ${filename-svg}
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The command "inkscape ${filename-svg}" is a command-line instruction for running the Inkscape software and opening a specific SVG file.

Here's how the command works:

  1. "inkscape": This is the command used to execute the Inkscape program. Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor.

  2. "${filename-svg}": This is a placeholder that represents the actual name of the SVG file you want to open. The "${ }" format is often used to represent variables or placeholders in command lines. You would replace "${filename-svg}" with the actual name of the SVG file, including the ".svg" file extension.

For example, if you have an SVG file named "image.svg" that you want to open with Inkscape, you would use the command "inkscape image.svg".

This command is typically used in a command-line interface, such as the terminal on Linux or macOS, or the Command Prompt on Windows, to quickly launch Inkscape and open the specified SVG file for editing or manipulation.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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