I have a vector file and I want to cut the outline out on my laser cutter. But the the design has many interior paths and objects. I just want the outline as one continuous path then use the laser cutter to cut just that. Any way to do this?
Thanks. I figured it out. I used Paths > Break Apart and this separated the interior paths from each other. Then I could select each one and delete it.
@JurgenG It´s so much easier today to create a new outline: just select with the node tool 1 node from the outer rim and 2 nodes at the holes= 3 nodes all in all - then go Edit->Select All followed by Edit->X for "Cut" - Deselect everything and "paste" and there you have it. (For unknown reason on macOS the result is flipped vertically and not pasted into place - no big deal but confusing)
Cool, thanks for pointing me to this. I guess it's getting time to put that video to rest and make a new (and easier) one. Just doubting as I recently saw Martin work on a new feature just for this... So it will become even easier in the future...
Beyond the Basics Trace vector (not bitmap) outline
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I have a vector file and I want to cut the outline out on my laser cutter. But the the design has many interior paths and objects. I just want the outline as one continuous path then use the laser cutter to cut just that. Any way to do this?
In theory without seeing your design: duplicate everything and go Path->Unite send to background - then Path->Outset a few times.
Thanks. I figured it out. I used Paths > Break Apart and this separated the interior paths from each other. Then I could select each one and delete it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V7U_fJ5Ohc
This is a video tutorial I once made.
@JurgenG It´s so much easier today to create a new outline: just select with the node tool 1 node from the outer rim and 2 nodes at the holes= 3 nodes all in all - then go Edit->Select All followed by Edit->X for "Cut" - Deselect everything and "paste" and there you have it. (For unknown reason on macOS the result is flipped vertically and not pasted into place - no big deal but confusing)
Cool, thanks for pointing me to this. I guess it's getting time to put that video to rest and make a new (and easier) one. Just doubting as I recently saw Martin work on a new feature just for this... So it will become even easier in the future...