Bought a file and can't make it work

[Blingnsfab]

So I bought a file from etsy before I found this site. I am trying to add a name and borders to the file I bought. I'm having a very hard time with this.

20240316_110503.jpg

starts from left to right. By the time it gets to the right I can't even see the image. Nodes will come up but I can't see it. I'm using inkscape then when going to the optimum program on the cnc table it's a mess. -I'm about to bring my pet alligator in to eat my computer- haha. Tia.

[Blingnsfab]

These are how the files started

48F1-page-0.jpg

[adbuch]

I assume you were trying to do something like this?
David

Justins Truck.svg image.jpg

[adbuch]

I you would like to post your actual Inkscape svg file I will have a look.
Thanks,
David

[adbuch]

Here is the file you started with. I opened with Design Edge and joined/linked it to connect all the individual path segments in to continuous paths. Then I imported this file to Inkscape to use to create the frame and letters with truck inside the frame. I'm not sure why you were making several copies as you showed in your original screen shot image. In Inkscape, you can also work in "Outline View" - as shown in the last image below. In "Outline View", all lines will have a constant fixed line width, regardless of the actual stoke width setting as shown in "Normal View".

David

48F1-page-0 rev.1 image.jpg

Inkscape outline view.jpg

[Blingnsfab]

I really do appreciate this. I am self taught and new. The help was amazing. I will post up the last file I had.

[adbuch]

I really do appreciate this. I am self taught and new. The help was amazing. I will post up the last file I had.

OK. I will pm you with the files I posted above so you will have them after i delete them, since this was a purchased file.
David

[Joe Jones]

Or you can get more creative...

Joe

JJ-JUSTINS PICKUP JPG.jpg

[adbuch]

I really do appreciate this. I am self taught and new. The help was amazing. I will post up the last file I had.

I have sent you a PM with the files. You are welcome to PM me back with your Inkscape file you were working on that was giving you problems and I will walk you thru the edit process.

David

[05Duramax]

Nice work guys, both look awesome. Love that 3D look Joe!

[Joe Jones]

Flat signs are boring!

Joe