@Rick Tested again on Ubuntu 9.04, Inkscape rev. 22184. Embedded an image with xlink:href = file:///export/Inkscape/BugTest/Test%20espace/EmbedTest.png successfully. No need to replace %20 manually. Which Inkscape version do you use?
@Rick /export/ Inkscape/ BugTest/ Test%20espace/ EmbedTest. png successfully. No need to replace %20 manually.
Tested again on Ubuntu 9.04, Inkscape rev. 22184.
Embedded an image with xlink:href = file://
Which Inkscape version do you use?