Is there somewhere within Inkscape to set default parameters for using Break apart? I am interested in knowing if there is a way to have Inkscape put the larger solid image below the other shapes within the design I have used in Break apart.
A bit of background: I use Inkscape to create svg files to use with my craft cutting machines. (Cricut & Brother Scan N Cut) In the crafting community, 3D stacked paper designs are now quite popular, and they are often referred to as "mandalas" because they share the same intricacy of repeated designs. I often use intricate designs and use Break apart to separate various shapes. Of course, when I do that it stacks all those parts on top of each other. I have no issue in working with the result. However, I would be interested in knowing if I could simplify the workflow by how the image stacks itself. I would love to have the smaller images on top of the larger full image shape.
Break apart separates compound paths: all sub-paths become independent objects. There might be an extension that stacks based on size (or there could be).
@PixelPest : Not sure how to describe the 'larger solid image.' When I do break apart I get the separated segments and on the top of the smaller piece is a layer which is a solid piece which could be described as a silhouette of the piece as a whole. I realize it is a part, or segment of the original image. That largest segment is always on top of the smaller segments. I want to know if there is some setting in Inkscape where I could have that large piece be the bottom of the pile of segments.
@TylerDurden: Yes! that is exactly what I would love to know. Is there an extension that stacks the independent objects/segments/parts based on size?
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Is there somewhere within Inkscape to set default parameters for using Break apart? I am interested in knowing if there is a way to have Inkscape put the larger solid image below the other shapes within the design I have used in Break apart.
A bit of background:
I use Inkscape to create svg files to use with my craft cutting machines. (Cricut & Brother Scan N Cut)
In the crafting community, 3D stacked paper designs are now quite popular, and they are often referred to as "mandalas" because they share the same intricacy of repeated designs.
I often use intricate designs and use Break apart to separate various shapes. Of course, when I do that it stacks all those parts on top of each other. I have no issue in working with the result. However, I would be interested in knowing if I could simplify the workflow by how the image stacks itself. I would love to have the smaller images on top of the larger full image shape.
Hi Linda.
I´m not sure I understand he problem: "Break apart" is just for to get the segments separated which were combined in a former state.
What do you mean by "Larger solid image" ?
Break apart separates compound paths: all sub-paths become independent objects. There might be an extension that stacks based on size (or there could be).
@PixelPest : Not sure how to describe the 'larger solid image.' When I do break apart I get the separated segments and on the top of the smaller piece is a layer which is a solid piece which could be described as a silhouette of the piece as a whole. I realize it is a part, or segment of the original image. That largest segment is always on top of the smaller segments. I want to know if there is some setting in Inkscape where I could have that large piece be the bottom of the pile of segments.
@TylerDurden: Yes! that is exactly what I would love to know. Is there an extension that stacks the independent objects/segments/parts based on size?
Try Path > Reverse before Path > Break apart.
The sort order for Break Apart was reversed in 1.0.
I don't see one just offhand.It could be made by a skilled programmer using the functions already written for measuring object area* , combined with the restack extension.*Extensions>Visualize Path>Measure Path>AreaSee the restack screenshot below.
@llsmik, an example file could be helpful.
Ok maybe this:
I think that is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much.