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I'd like to create graphic files in bulk. Preferably from a bash script in Linux.

I was thinking creating SVG files from a bash script, maybe with some SED & AWK was do-able.. and maybe use Imagemagick to convert those into JPEG.

The files would not be complex.

Does this sound do-able? Any alterante ideas? Website for me to look at?

I don't have much experience with SVG.. for what that's worth.

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What are you starting with and what do you want to end up with? – soandos Apr 24 '12 at 17:38
There is a ton of tools that generate images from code. You have to be more specific in what you want to accomplish. – Daniel Andersson Apr 24 '12 at 18:11
Daniel.. I need to make 60 graphic files on each run. The image is basic solids with some text. Since yesterday, I've finished up the basic SVG file (using code.google.com/p/svg-edit). After I make the batch of 60 SVG files.. I'll use Image Magick to soften them up a bit (I couldn't figure out how to do that in SVG code) and then convert in JPEG or PNG. – Paulb Apr 25 '12 at 9:55

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I don't have much experience either but the ImageMagick tools are very sophisticated and seem to be able to do just about anything you would want with a typical paint program from the command line.

I used this to help me when I wanted to research doing some things with Imagemagick: http://www.imagemagick.org/Usage/

A quick search brought this up, showing that you can "draw" SVGs from the command line: http://www.imagemagick.org/script/magick-vector-graphics.php

Sorry I can't be of further help but to answer your question, quite a bit is do-able.

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Thanks Ultra.. the MVG file was new to me. I've made some progress since yesterday. I used code.google.com/p/svg-edit to create a simple SVG file. It has a code-view, which brings up concise code.. I think I'm on the right track here. – Paulb Apr 25 '12 at 9:59

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