Assistance with Inkscape file
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Assistance with Inkscape file
I found a Marine Corps and Army Logo here on Plasmaspider but am having an issue getting it to a file that is cut ready. Im hoping someone can help.
I am new to the plasma world and inkscape. I have had some success with a few things in inkscape but this has stumped me pretty good.
I have the file in inkscape to a point that no matter where I click, it says, in the description bar at the bottom, Path 5 nodes (or however many it has) in layer 1.
To my understanding, this all needs to be grouped or unioned in order for it to be converted to a readable G code. When I union it, everything disappears except the outer circle.
Forgive me if I am not providing enough info as I said I am still learning this.
When giving direction, please explain it like I am six, on top of being inexperienced, I also not that smart
I am new to the plasma world and inkscape. I have had some success with a few things in inkscape but this has stumped me pretty good.
I have the file in inkscape to a point that no matter where I click, it says, in the description bar at the bottom, Path 5 nodes (or however many it has) in layer 1.
To my understanding, this all needs to be grouped or unioned in order for it to be converted to a readable G code. When I union it, everything disappears except the outer circle.
Forgive me if I am not providing enough info as I said I am still learning this.
When giving direction, please explain it like I am six, on top of being inexperienced, I also not that smart
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
Can you reply and attach the file you are working with?
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
Yes - please post your svg or dxf file so we can have a look.
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
Here is an example showing how to combine multiple objects. From your description, I'm really not sure what you are asking. But maybe this will help.
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
Please see attached as requested.
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- Marine Corps Emblem.svg
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- Marine Corps Emblem.svg
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- ARMY.svg
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- ARMY.svg
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
I assume that you wish to create cut ready dxf files from these? What size do you plan for your finished items?
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Re: Assistance with Inkscape file
It may be helpful if you could post the link (URL) to the original threads with these files so we can take a look at any images that were posted at the time. But starting with the Army file you provided, this is how I would proceed.
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This is the best I could do with this one using the screen shot/auto trace method. I am hopeful that Tom will step in here and show us an easier method to edit/convert these files to a usable form for cutting.
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Here is another one I found on the forum, and modified the stencil effect on the letters.
You could modify/edit to remove some of the detail on the eagle and have a nice cut file.
David
You could modify/edit to remove some of the detail on the eagle and have a nice cut file.
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