svgkit


SVGKit Documentation


Overview


Welcome to the SVGKit documentation! This comprehensive guide will assist you in understanding and utilizing the powerful SVGKit framework. SVGKit is a versatile and efficient library for parsing, rendering, and manipulating SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files. With SVGKit, you can effortlessly integrate SVG functionality into your iOS applications, unlocking a wide range of possibilities for creating visually rich and dynamic user interfaces.


Installation


CocoaPods


To install SVGKit using CocoaPods, follow these simple steps:


Step 1: Open Terminal


“`shell
cd /path/to/your/project
“`


Step 2: Create a Podfile


“`shell
pod init
“`


Step 3: Edit Podfile


“`shell
open -e Podfile
“`


Add the following line to your Podfile:


“`ruby
pod ‘SVGKit’
“`


Step 4: Install Dependencies


“`shell
pod install
“`


Close Xcode and open the newly created workspace (.xcworkspace) to start using SVGKit in your project.


Manually


To install SVGKit manually, follow these instructions:

1. Download the latest release of SVGKit from the official GitHub repository.
2. Unzip the downloaded file.
3. Add the SVGKit.framework to your Xcode project by dragging and dropping it into the Frameworks group.
4. Go to your project’s Build Phases settings.
5. In the Link Binary With Libraries section, ensure that SVGKit.framework is listed and marked as “Optional”.


**Note:** Remember to embed the framework in your application when creating a release build.


Usage


Using SVGKit in your project is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Import the SVGKit module at the top of your Swift file:


“`swift
import SVGKit
“`

2. Load an SVG file from a URL or a local file path:


“`swift
let svgURL = URL(string: “https://example.com/vector.svg”)!
let svgDocument = SVGDocument(contentsOfURL: svgURL)
“`

3. Render the SVG document to display it:


“`swift
let imageView = SVGKFastImageView(svgkImage: svgDocument?.svgImage)
“`

4. Customize the SVG display as needed using the various properties and methods provided by SVGKit.


Features


Parsing and Rendering

– Efficient parsing and rendering of SVG files.
– Option to asynchronously download and display SVG files from a remote location.
– Viewbox support for scaling and positioning the SVG content.
– Subview hierarchy to arrange and manipulate individual SVG elements.


Interaction and Animation

– Event handling for user interactions with SVG elements.
– Support for capturing touch events on individual elements.
– Animation of SVG elements using animations defined in the SVG file.


Transformation and Manipulation

– Ability to apply transforms to SVG elements.
– Support for scaling, rotating, translating, and skewing elements.
– Programmatically modify the appearance and structure of SVG documents.


Styling and Effects

– Support for applying CSS styles to SVG elements.
– Render SVG filters and effects.
– Modify SVG gradients, patterns, and masks.


Resources


Official Documentation


– Official SVGKit GitHub repository: [https://github.com/SVGKit/SVGKit](https://github.com/SVGKit/SVGKit)


Community and Support


– SVGKit mailing list: [http://groups.google.com/d/forum/svgkit](http://groups.google.com/d/forum/svgkit)
– Stack Overflow: [https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/svgkit](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/svgkit)


Additional Resources


– SVG specification: [https://www.w3.org/TR/SVG2/](https://www.w3.org/TR/SVG2/)
– CSS specifications: [https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/Overview.en.html](https://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/Overview.en.html)


License


SVGKit is released under the MIT license. See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/SVGKit/SVGKit/blob/master/LICENSE) file for more details.


Contributing


Contributions to SVGKit are most welcome! If you find a bug or would like to propose a new feature, visit the [official repository](https://github.com/SVGKit/SVGKit) on GitHub. Please follow the guidelines outlined in the [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/SVGKit/SVGKit/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) file before submitting your contribution.