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Importing svg file with clipping not working properly #2364

Open Khululeka opened 2 months ago

Khululeka commented 2 months ago

I have made an new SGV in inkscape file with use of some clipping. This image is not imported correctly. Still pretty new to lasercutting, could be I am doing something wrong. Will try to avoid using clipping for now.

To Reproduce Load this SVG file in LaserGRBL using File>>Open File: The clipped images will still be fully shown.

Expected behavior Clipped parts of the image should not be shown.

Screenshots SGV File: small_fence SVG as loaded by LaserGRBL, faulty area marked in red: afbeelding

Hardware and software configuration (please complete the following information):

HeldHannes commented 3 weeks ago
  1. You have to convert every element in INKSCAPE to paths.
  2. Don't use filters or clipping masks for LASERING.

Solution: Instead of clipping you need to do boolean-path-operations. [TOP MENU: PATH] Mark all the parts, that shall be "clipped" go to "PATH COMBINE" ("Ctrl" + "+"),

If you want to remove parts of the path, then select the combined path and the clipping path (clipping path must be on top) then use "PATH SUBSTRACT" ("Ctrl" + "-") and then you have cut instead of clipped the paths.

But on your picture it looks like you just want to combine all paths without clipping, so select all and "Ctrl" + "+" should do it.