Inkscape Installation and Testing

This article is a how to guide for installing and basic functionality testing of Inkscape

Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor used to create and edit scalable artwork such as logos, illustrations, diagrams, technical drawings, infographics, and web graphics.

 

Software Installation

1. Run the MSI installer to begin the installation. At the Welcome to the Inkscape Setup Wizard screen — 'The Setup Wizard will install Inkscape on your computer. Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard.' — click Next to begin. Note: The MSI installer was used for this documentation. There is no license agreement step in this MSI installer wizard.
2. At the Custom Setup screen, verify the installation path and review the feature selection, then click Next. Default Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Inkscape\. Default Features Selected (5 of 5 subfeatures): Program Files (Inkscape SVG, Python) and Inkscape Data (Examples, Extension Manager, Extensions). Disk space required: 662 MB. To change the installation path, click Browse. To review disk usage, click Disk Usage. To reset to defaults, click Reset.
3. At the Ready to Install Inkscape screen — 'Click Install to begin the installation. Click Back to review or change any of your installation settings. Click Cancel to exit the wizard.' — click Install.
4. When the installer completes, the Completed Inkscape Setup Wizard screen will appear. Click Finish to close the setup wizard.

 

Basic Functionality Test

1. Purpose: Verify that Inkscape installed correctly, launches successfully, and allows a standard domain user to create, save, and reopen files. Test Prerequisites: Log in with a standard domain user account
2. Ensure Inkscape is installed.
3. [TEST 1 — LAUNCH INKSCAPE]: Open Inkscape from the Start Menu. Verify the application opens without errors. Verify a new blank document is displayed. Expected Result: Inkscape launches successfully and displays a blank canvas.
4. [TEST 2 — CREATE A SIMPLE DRAWING]: Select the Rectangle Tool from the left toolbar. Click and drag on the canvas to create a rectangle. Select the Text Tool. Click anywhere on the canvas and type: Inkscape Test. Expected Result: The rectangle and text appear on the canvas.
5. [TEST 3 — SAVE THE FILE]: Select File > Save As. Browse to the Desktop or Documents folder. Save the file as: Inkscape_Test.svg. Expected Result: The file saves successfully without errors.
6. [TEST 4 — CLOSE AND REOPEN THE FILE]: Close Inkscape. Navigate to the saved Inkscape_Test.svg file. Double-click the file or open it from within Inkscape. Expected Result: The file opens successfully and displays the previously created rectangle and text.
7. [TEST 5 — VERIFY EDITING AND RESAVE]: Select the rectangle. Change its color using the color palette at the bottom of the window. Save the file again. Expected Result: Changes save successfully without errors.
8. [PASS CRITERIA]: The test is considered successful if ALL of the following are true:
   1. Inkscape launches without errors
   2. A new document can be created
   3. Shapes and text can be added
   4. An SVG file can be saved
   5. The saved file can be reopened
   6. The file can be modified and resaved.