Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
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Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
Good evening, I found a really cool blown motor dxf file on here and I was trying to make a sign on Inkscape To put it in. Is there a specific step process of unionizing the two together that I’m missing? I’ve watched a couple of days worth of videos and took notes but obviously not enough. Here are my close but no cigar attempts.thanks.
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
Thank you very much for the tips! I have another question. When I select engine and ring and click path>union, do I need to use node editor so it cuts as one? or does path>union do all of those tedious steps for me? Thank you again!
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
You don't need to edit nodes to accomplish the union. Just select both and "Path, Union".
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Thanks a lot.
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
Nice David! Still haven't dropped my Corel for Inkscape yet but learning much from your posts and may break free of Corel at some point.
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
I'm often using a combination of CorelDraw and Inkscape. I particularly like the CorelDraw B-Spline trace tool, and prefer it over the Inkscape Bezier draw tool for some projects. Here is a recent project.plasmanewbie wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:02 pm Nice David! Still haven't dropped my Corel for Inkscape yet but learning much from your posts and may break free of Corel at some point.
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
Disregard question . I got it
Another question. I’m trying to replicate the blue design. When I drag the motor into the blue circle, the motor is very faint. I know I can just download your file and cut it. But I need to learn to fish. Thanks for all of your help
Another question. I’m trying to replicate the blue design. When I drag the motor into the blue circle, the motor is very faint. I know I can just download your file and cut it. But I need to learn to fish. Thanks for all of your help
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Pandc wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:23 am Disregard question . I got it
Another question. I’m trying to replicate the blue design. When I drag the motor into the blue circle, the motor is very faint. I know I can just download your file and cut it. But I need to learn to fish. Thanks for all of your help
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Re: Merging a dxf file into a sign using inkscape
Nice David. Corel does have some nice features and feels less cumbersome than Inkscape. Not sure I could handle using both at the same time