Now your image will look something like this:

The term Inkscape uses for compound path is 'break apart.'

When a group of objects are welded together in Silhouette Studio they are called compound paths.Ī compound path tells the software what parts of the design to cut together and keeps them from being moved out of place. For more on that, see the DXF files post.Ĭlick on Object in the top menu and select Ungroup in the drop down menu.Ĭlick on Path in the top menu and select Break Apart in the drop down menu. The key to making a dxf work is to make sure that nothing is connected - no grouping or compound paths. You can drag it from the file folder window straight into Inkscape to open it faster. Now that that's done, open the svg you would like to convert. You can find links and a walk-through here. It's a free program similar to Adobe Illustrator. What if I told you with a couple clicks you can make those files usable without upgrading your software? It really is that easy and I'll show you how.įirst up, you will need to download a copy of Inkscape. Have you ever found a great free file or a beautiful design on Etsy only to be disappointed that it doesn't come in.

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