Q. What types of sketches work best with Inkling?
Q. How accurate are the sketches?
Q. What are the drawing sizes that Inkling supports?
Q. What are the factors that affect the accuracy?
Q. Can Inkling replace scanning in my workflow?
Q. Can I use a template to draw lines and shapes?
Q. What kind of ink refills does Inkling use?
Q. What colors of ink are available?
Q. Can I sketch in pencil with Inkling?
Q. Does Inkling work with my PowerPC Mac?
Q. What file formats can I save as?
Q. What applications can I export to with layers?
Q. What is the resolution of Inkling sketches?
Q. What technologies does Inkling use?
Q. Please tell me about Inkling’s support of layers
Q. How do I charge the pen and receiver?
Q. How long does it take to charge Inkling and what is the work time?
Q. Who is Inkling for?
A. Inkling is for artists, illustrators and designers who sketch their first rough ideas on paper, then wish to quickly and easily convert their sketches to an editable digital format.
Q. What types of sketches work best with Inkling?
A. Inkling works best for sketches that are used at the beginning of the creative process, such as rough concept illustrations and storyboards.
For precise results such as those needed for final artwork and sketches that require very straight lines and perfect geometric figures, we recommend to start directly with a Wacom Intuos4 pen tablet or Cintiq Interactive Pen Display.
Q. How accurate are the sketches?
A. In general, sketches with Inkling will be accurate to within +/- 2.5 mm in the main drawing area of an A4 page, and within +/- 5.0 mm at the edges of the page.
Q. What are the drawing sizes that Inkling supports?
A. The maximum size area that Inkling can record is A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.27” x 11.69”). Inkling can be attached to a larger sized paper, but it will only record a portion of the drawing that fits within this recording area. Inkling also does not record any part of a drawing that is within 2 cm of the receiver.
Q. What are the factors that affect the accuracy?
A. Inkling uses both ultrasonic and infrared technologies that require proper conditions to operate well. The main factors that can affect the accuracy of Inkling are the line of sight between the pen sensors (located in the pen tip area starting just below the widest point of the pen) and the receiver, the stroke speed, direct sunlight on the receiver, the position of the receiver, ultrasonic noise, and other “white” noise at certain frequencies. Make sure that the Inkling receiver is properly attached to the paper sheet or notebook. For best results, insert more than one piece of paper into the receiver clip to prevent accidental movement of the receiver. Please refer to the tips section for more detailed information.
Q. Can Inkling replace scanning in my workflow?
A. This depends. Inkling can replace scanning in your workflow in certain scenarios – when rough sketches are used at the beginning of a workflow and will be edited, for example.
Q. Can I use a template to draw lines and shapes?
A. Using templates, rulers and straightedges can interfere with the signal between the pen sensor and the receiver. Using templates, rulers and straightedges is not recommended with Inkling.
Q. Can I use Inkling outside?
A. Direct sunlight on the receiver interferes with the IR signal. For best results when using Inkling outside, shield the receiver from direct sunlight.
Q. What kind of ink refills does Inkling use?
A. Inkling uses standard mini ballpoint refills with a 1.0 mm ball size.
Q. What colors of ink are available?
A. Wacom sells refills only in black, but other ink colors are commonly available from stores that carry ballpoint refills.
Q. Can I sketch in pencil with Inkling?
A. No, Inkling only supports ink cartridges.
Q. Does Inkling work with my PowerPC Mac?
A. No, Inkling only works with Intel-based Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Please refer to the system requirements for more details.
Q. What file formats can I save as?
A. Inkling can save as .JPG, .BMP, .TIFF, .PNG, .SVG and .PDF files.
Q. What applications can I export to with layers?
A. Inkling can export with layers directly to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (CS3+), as well as Autodesk SketchBook Pro and SketchBook Designer (2011+).
Q. What is the resolution of Inkling sketches?
A. The resolution of the sketches is 600 dpi.
Q. What technologies does Inkling use?
A. Inkling uses ultrasonic and infrared technologies.
Q. Please tell me about Inkling’s support of layers
A. You can create layers with Inkling both during the sketching process and within the Sketch Manager application. While sketching, press the New Layer button on top of the receiver to create a new layer. The layers will be preserved when you export to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Autodesk SketchBook Pro and SketchBook Designer. In addition, a stroke sequence in an existing layer can be selected and separated into a new layer within Sketch Manager.
Q. How do I charge the pen and receiver?
A. The pen and receiver can be charged simultaneously by inserting them in their respective positions in the charging case, then connecting the case to a computer via USB. The receiver can be charged separately by connecting it directly to a computer’s USB port.
Q. How long does it take to charge Inkling and what is the work time?
A. Inkling will fully charge within 3 hours, yielding a typical work time of up to 15 hours for the pen and up to 8 hours for the receiver.
Q. Where can I buy Inkling?
A. Inkling is available from the Wacom Online eStores and selected resellers.
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