FXG Editor for Flex

Question

The only FXG editor I\'ve seen for Flex is by 7jigen, works online or as a Flex app.

Does anyone know of a different one? It can be done in Illustrator I think, but

Answer 1

As far as I know your best bet (if you don't want to use Illustrator) is to grab Inkscape and install the "save as FXG" plug-in. Hats off to JazzyNico for writing what is basically a monster SVG to FXG "XSL Transform" (i.e. XSLT).

How to install:

1. Install Inkscape.
2. Grab the plug-in files svg2fxg.inx and svg2fxg.xsl.

3. Drop both files in your Inkscape "extensions" folder.

   • In GNU/Linux: $HOME/.config/inkscape/extensions
   • In Windows: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application Data\Inkscape\extensions
   • In OSX: /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/extensions

4. Restart Inkscape and you'll find a new FXG entry in the "File > Save As" dialog.

This plugin has been a boon for me and my work, since I've become quite comfortable with Inkscape over the years.

Unfortunately (and this may just be my setup), I've found that whenever I save as FXG, a few minutes later Inkscape crashes out (I really should post a bug report). Just in case you have the same problem, make sure you go to the "Save" preferences and turn on auto-backup. Also, keep in mind that certain constructs in SVG have no equivalent in FXG. Don't ask me what they are, I honestly can't remember.