hello,

im using inskape witch the extension inkstitch but when i try to create text with font from inskape and not lettering from institch i have an error message "shape not valide this can happen if the border crosses over itself" im usinf edwardian font for this text " bride to be "

i need help please 

thanks 

Hi. Have you tried searching for all the previous posts regarding Inkstitch in these forums?

https://inkscape.org/forums/search/?q=inkstitch

Hey, I am having the same problem. Have u found a solution??

Hi. I currently do not use Inkstich. I offered the previous post for folks to read what has already been shared, to seek out other options, and individuals who have asked something similar.

Hi , yes I found the solution for my problem you have to select all Ctrl+a after that go to object creat path next step extensions-> Inkstitch -> trouble...-> delete .. i have the French version so I don’t know if I’m using the good translation for the steps 

you can also visualize path in the extensions menu it will show you the problème

best regards 

I am glad you found a workable solution.

And thank you for sharing, so it can benefit others as well.

I'm sorry but perhaps due to the translation the solution as described does not make sense.  Can anyone else chime in? 

once you write your test 

step 1 : ctrl+a ( select all letters)

step 2 : path=>creat path

step 3: extensiens=>inkstitch=>fill tool or filling tools( just under lettering) => select both options 

Hi hkanso.  Thanks for answering.  However, that is not a solution since Ink/stitch "will not" advance to the Params if the border crosses itself in the inkscape design. When you run the "Troubleshoot" function of Ink/stitch you can see if that error occurs.  If the "border crossing" error is corrected within Inkscape, then one can advance to the Params section of Ink/stitch.  If it is not corrected, it will not send the design to the Params section and will not create an embroidery file.

Hi hkanso.  Thanks for answering.  However, that is not a solution since Ink/stitch "will not" advance to the Params if the border crosses itself in the inkscape design. When you run the "Troubleshoot" function of Ink/stitch you can see if that error occurs.  If the "border crossing" error is corrected within Inkscape, then one can advance to the Params section of Ink/stitch.  If it is not corrected, it will not send the design to the Params section and will not create an embroidery file.  The problem is that in many cases it seems impossible to correct the "Border crossing" error.

Hey, I’m late but I think he’s saying that we need to get into Params and adjust the MM of our design because it’s not the same shape/size as the dimensions we have loaded into Params. I’m not sure but I’m trying that now.