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Unlike raster graphics, vector graphics do not store information for all individual pixels.
Instead, it uses geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and polygons.
Vector images can be scaled very easily. There are many specialized applications for
vector graphics, for example Inkscape. The GIMP has only a very limited support for
vector graphics. For example, the GIMP can open and rasterize vector graphics in SVG
format or work with vector paths.
14.2 Starting The GIMP
Start The GIMP from the main menu. Alternatively, enter gimp & in a command line.
14.2.1 Initial Configuration
When starting The GIMP for the first time, a configuration wizard opens for preparatory
configuration. The default settings are acceptable for most purposes. Press Continue in
each dialog unless you are familiar with the settings and prefer another setup.
14.2.2 The Default Windows
Three windows appear by default. They can be arranged on the screen and, except the
toolbox, closed if no longer needed. Closing the toolbox closes the application. In the
default configuration, The GIMP saves your window layout when you exit. Dialogs
left open reappear when you next start the program.
The Toolbox
The main window of The GIMP, shown in
Figure 14.1, "The Main Window"
(page 241),
contains the main controls of the application. Closing it exits the application. At the
very top, the menu bar offers access to file functions, extensions, and help. Below that,
find icons for the various tools. Hover the mouse over an icon to display information
about it.
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