By Alexander Kolesnikov
Batik simplifies facing SVG content material in Java dependent purposes or applets. for instance, utilizing Batik's SVG generator module, a Java program or applet can simply export its portraits into the SVG structure. utilizing Batik's SVG viewing part, an software or applet may also combine SVG viewing and interplay services with out a lot difficulty. one other probability is to exploit Batik's modules to transform SVG to numerous codecs, reminiscent of raster photographs (JPEG, PNG or TIFF) or different vector codecs (WMF or PDF). it is a first-class publication for the Java programmer who desires to tips on how to use Batik of their courses. hence, past wisdom of Java is thought. the next is a run down of the chapters and their contents:
Chapter 1 Getting began with Batik - discusses what Batik includes and what some great benefits of its modules are. specifically, this bankruptcy explains the right way to use Squiggle to create, view, and control an SVG record and the way to take advantage of Rasterizer to export an SVG record to assorted formats.
Batik Overview
Batik in actual global Projects
Your First SVG Document
Using SVG Rasterizer
Using Pretty-Printer
What Else Comes with Batik?
Summary
Chapter 2 developing SVG - indicates you the way to take advantage of one of many middle modules in Batik, SVG Generator, in an easy Swing software that generates SVG files with a unmarried click.
Drawing in Java
Using SVG Creator
Other gains of SVG Generator
Summary
Chapter three Viewing SVG - discusses the best way to reveal SVG records utilizing JSVGCanvas, a really good Swing part that includes the Batik distribution.
Displaying Generated SVG Documents
JSVGCanvas Interactivity
Saving the Generated Document
Displaying an SVG File
Summary
Chapter four operating with Transcoders - explains the way to use the Transcoder API to transform SVG photographs to raster codecs akin to JPEG, PNG, and TIFF.
The Transcoder API
Using Transcoders in Applications
Setting the realm of Interest
Using the SVGTranscoder for lovely Printing
The improved model of the SVG dossier Viewer
Summary
Chapter five rfile item version- explains that, behind the curtain, Batik makes use of the tree-like constitution of the rfile item version (DOM) to symbolize an SVG record. utilizing Batik, builders have complete entry to the DOM and will simply switch the homes or constitution of the record from Java code.
SVG record as a DOM Tree
Creating files with the DOM API
Building an SVG Document
Working with Gradients
Using the DOM API
Other Thoughts
Summary
Chapter 6 operating with textual content and Fonts - demonstrates the numerous methods of being artistic with textual content. indicates that any font can be utilized in SVG records and in addition indicates how you can convert a real sort FOnt to an SVG Font.
Using the textual content Element
SVG Fonts
Using the Font Converter
Using SVG Fonts in a Document
Text Workbench: SVG Writer
Text components, textual content Nodes, and textual content Content
Characters Positioning
Using tspan elements
Text Layout
Text on A Path
Text Selection
Summary
Chapter 7 Batik at the Server aspect - places Batik to the try in a number of real initiatives. the following you will find a few fascinating suggestions for a Java-driven net site.
The SVG Graph net Application
SVG clear out Effects
SVG Filters internet Application
Summary
Chapter eight Batik Interactive - discusses using scripting in Batik. This bankruptcy indicates tips on how to make your SVG pictures circulate and engage with the person. even if, to complete this you don't need to lodge to writing javaScript, as animation and interactivity will be outlined at once on your Java applications.
SVG and Scripts
Interactivity
Animation
Scripting Alternatives
Using Java for Scripting
Adding Animation
Summary
Appendix A advent to XML
Appendix B creation to JavaScript