Hello everyone! I'm trying to cut this pattern into two separate paths, following the blue line. I'm trying to create a long frieze using the laser cutter, for which I need multiple interlocking pieces.
I tried modifying the path in many different ways. However, what works for a simple path does not work here. How can I cut this pattern into two separate paths without any issues?
Here is my last attempt using the 'divide' command...
Thanks for your answer ! It's not a bad idea, but I need the pieces to fit together like a puzzle. I will add an offset to compensate for the laser cutting afterward. But in your example, it would fall apart. I'd like to make a big frame for a picture.
Well - yes - they will fit togther like a puzzle. You just duplicate the symbols as many times as needed.
Do a Path>Combine. Do a deep ungroup (because there is a bug in Path>Combine).
Then - I change the stroke width to 0.25mm. Then Path>Flatten. You will end up with a group of two objects. Delete the top object. You will end up a design with cords that are .25mm apart.
Wow, thank you for these explanations and models! However, I'm sorry, but I wasn't clear enough : what I want is something where the blank spaces are filled in. Like in this picture (first test...).
But now I think I can manage. I'll give it a go and come back to you! :D
If you want to have the negative space as well as the positive space - then instead of doing a path>flatten - do a path>fracture. Then you will have to space all the parts away from each other.
Each of those cords are individually cut? I mainly use the kit and Inkscape to create jewelry in Fusion 360. SO - I know they all fit together perfectly.
If so - you can try another trick. Both laser engrave and cut. I use a filter to give the edges and cross overs more definition. Convert it to a 300dpi bitmap. You can engrave that in then do a cut. Takes a little more work and coordination.
Plenty of samples in that kit for you to play around with.
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Hello everyone!
I'm trying to cut this pattern into two separate paths, following the blue line. I'm trying to create a long frieze using the laser cutter, for which I need multiple interlocking pieces.
I tried modifying the path in many different ways. However, what works for a simple path does not work here. How can I cut this pattern into two separate paths without any issues?
Here is my last attempt using the 'divide' command...
Thanks in advance for you help.
Are you trying to create a "chain"?
Will this help?
Thanks for your answer ! It's not a bad idea, but I need the pieces to fit together like a puzzle. I will add an offset to compensate for the laser cutting afterward. But in your example, it would fall apart. I'd like to make a big frame for a picture.
Is it not possible to cut easily in this case?
Well - yes - they will fit togther like a puzzle. You just duplicate the symbols as many times as needed.
Do a Path>Combine. Do a deep ungroup (because there is a bug in Path>Combine).
Then - I change the stroke width to 0.25mm. Then Path>Flatten. You will end up with a group of two objects. Delete the top object. You will end up a design with cords that are .25mm apart.
This is the result in v1.4.2
The red is what is cut out with the laser
Duplicate the red chain as many as needed and terminate with the green and blue terminators. Will need to use appropiate snapping to properly align the paths correctly.
https://inkscape.org/~COD/★celtic-knotwork-construction-kit-for-inkscape
Wow, thank you for these explanations and models! However, I'm sorry, but I wasn't clear enough : what I want is something where the blank spaces are filled in. Like in this picture (first test...).
But now I think I can manage. I'll give it a go and come back to you! :D
For a border - duplicate the red chains as needed. Then use the 90 degree adapters.
If you want to have the negative space as well as the positive space - then instead of doing a path>flatten - do a path>fracture. Then you will have to space all the parts away from each other.
It worked! And a perfect fit! Thank you so much for your help!
Time to try something more complex.
Each of those cords are individually cut? I mainly use the kit and Inkscape to create jewelry in Fusion 360. SO - I know they all fit together perfectly.
If so - you can try another trick. Both laser engrave and cut. I use a filter to give the edges and cross overs more definition. Convert it to a 300dpi bitmap. You can engrave that in then do a cut. Takes a little more work and coordination.
Plenty of samples in that kit for you to play around with.