For the life of me I could not find the folder even with the above info, I had to contact support. Turns out that if you installed from the windows store it is: C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Local\Packages\25415Inkscape.Inkscape_9waqn51p1ttv2\LocalCache\Roaming\inkscape\templates
I know there is a command line option with inkscape. I tried to type inkscape on Terminal and there is no such command. I'm confused... Does this mean that I need to install the linux version of inkscape in order to use the command line?
I use Fusion360 to design all sorts of things to lasercut. Once I've designed something, I export everything in 2D (export sketch to DXF) and re-import it into inkscape to use in the laser cutter. This works perfectly for everything besides splines and I've been using circles and ellipses as a workaround but this just isn't cutting it (pun intended) anymore for me
My testfile is a simple square 50mm * 100mm with a spline running from one corner to the other (to make sure i can double check the size of the conversion alongside the actual spline). I've included my test.dxf file in attachment
I'd really love to get this working so after a few months of trying and failing I'm hopping on the forum here hoping someone can tell me what I'm overlooking Right now I've fallen back to the plugin method but that's a cumbersome approach as you can tell.
How did you make the DXF file attached. When I import your file into Rhino3d I don't see the spline but if I make a new sketch in Fusion with a spline created in Fusion I can export as a DXF and open in Rhino OK. Is your DXF a projection from a face or the original sketch with a spline.
Have you made any request to inkscape to fix their importer? As the file can be opened by Rhino, Fusion and I'd guess AutoCAD I'm not sure you stand much chance of getting a fix for something that's not really broken.
As for the inkscape importer, I don't know the specifics but the way I understood it, the spline used in fusion (and it's dxf file) is of type x (let's just say 5 for this example, I forgot the exact level/type). While the one inkscape uses is a simpler type (let's say 3). So inkscape just cannot read that spline without dumbing it down to it's level. This has been raised a lot in my quest for finding the proper way don't shoot me on this explanation
I downloaded the rpm for 0.91 Download Inkscape 0.91 Inkscape
and tried to install manually/from sources, but it leads to many dependencies which are not found or are not compatible.
Running ./config halts with these errors
It did not work with gc-devel. I tried all the suggests on Unix SE link
dnf install @development-tools
dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" "Development Libraries"
dnf install make automake gcc gcc-c++ kernel-devel
dnf group install "C Development Tools and Libraries"
So, if building from source is the only solution, use dnf builddep inkscape and follow the instructions that @vits95 has linked to. The Fedora spec file for 0.91 also uses cmake, so these instructions should apply correctly.
This tutorial will go over how to create drawings and text in inkscape and then create the G Code file needed to run on your 3D printer or CNC machine. We will cover a couple of common items that you can do in inkscape and then use with your laser.
Drawing Text for cutting/engraving
Drawing Objects for cutting/engraving
Drawing Multiple Objects for cutting/engraving
Importing Pictures or Images for cutting/engraving
Creating C Gode for Engraving and Cutting on the Same Drawing
The new plug-in allows for multiple commands for laser on and off for all the different versions of printers as well as the ability for multiple passes for cutting. Here is a description of the features of the plug-in.
Step 1: Ungroup objects into separate items. *note* If you have drawn several things on your drawing by yourself, then you would do the opposite. You would group your items you want the same parameters together.
You now will have at least two separate G Code files, one for engraving and one for cutting (in this example). You can either run them one after another as long as you do not move your workpiece. Alternatively, you can combine the files into one using a text editor and run it at the same time.
I have the new version, after replacing the G0 to G1, while moving the laser is always switched on independently and does not respond to the Laser Off command is inserted.
If G0 return all works.
There is still a problem, pointing out the command to turn off the M107 for example.
The plugin creates GCode type M107 S0 but the program does not work out.
If I open the file, I delete the command and retype the exact same keyboard after you save the file you are running.
What could be the problem? The discrepancy between the code page?
The plugin is open source, so if you want to modify it you only need to change the laser.py file with your modifications. I am not sure exactly what needs to change, so it might require some digging to be able to figure it out.
Hi,
is it possible to show where the laser will be engraving. Like a square with 1% Power, that you know where to plase the object exactly?
Maybe with an toolchange command that you have to click resume. (for standalone laser)
I would recommend doing the following process:
1. Do your full power drawing in inkscape, create it as an object and generate the g code file.
2. In the SAME page, make a second object that is a box around the first object. Generate a second g code file that is at 1% power.
3. Either combine the two g code files (put the box one first) or just run the box one first and then the main file.
Something is missing here. I downloaded your drivers for inkscape and there is no way to create laser filled text, only outlines. Even the text grouped with the stars does not get filled. I see other questions here about the same topic that seem to be unanswered. So, does this work, or do I need to write my own driver for filled text. Yes or No would be sufficient.
The only way to do this is to have it do another pass on the whole item. It will do the first pass on everything and then do another pass again on everything. The source is open, so you can change it by editing the laser.py file in a text editor if you want to change anything.
You need to make sure you have the correct inkscape version for your plugin. The two versions available are here: _id=1980
If you have the wrong version of the plugin for your inkscape version, it will have a scaling issue.
The plugin should only have the 0,0 origin in the bottom left of the page. On the preview, it will have a 0,100 location to show the scale of the drawing as a reference, but it should not alter the g code start position. If you have a more detailed explanation of the issue, please send it to [email protected] and we can troubleshoot it.
Also, you are saying that I will have control over the power of the laser using the command: M3 SXXX where XXX is a value between 0 to 100. But in the current tutorial you are specifying that the Laser power is between 0 to 255? Is this correct?
Hi, guys, I am using inkscape the version 0.92 and the plugin from your site, unfortunately I get scale problems., If I make a box in inkscape 100mmX100mm I get results something like 84mmX84mm or sometimes after exporting even more funny, like 20mmX20mm. Any ideas where the problem is?
Most of the time it is because you are using the wrong plugin for the version of inkscape you have. If you design in inkscape and get an output scale error of about 2.54x, then it is this issue. Make sure you download the correct plugin for your version of inkscape and see if it fixes the problem.
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