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by Riverrunner1
Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:08 am
Forum: InkScape
Topic: InkScape struggles...
Replies: 7
Views: 16233

Re: InkScape struggles...

Dave,
Thanks for your help. I am getting the hang of this program. Today I was able to make the transfer of the g code file to the tablet and the plasma fired. I didn't get movement from the machine but that's the next step.
by Riverrunner1
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:16 am
Forum: InkScape
Topic: InkScape struggles...
Replies: 7
Views: 16233

Re: InkScape struggles...

How can I format a "canvas" to hold my settings? I seem to be spending a significant amount of time setting doc properties each time. I would also like to be able to be able to develop a doc that has the zero points etc. for the PC. I watched a You Tube Video, I think it was yours that had the "page...
by Riverrunner1
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:13 am
Forum: InkScape
Topic: InkScape struggles...
Replies: 7
Views: 16233

Re: InkScape struggles...

OK, I am getting progress. I did the copy of the clean SVG into InkScape. I am able to generate a file in gcode that saves. When I use my basic CNC viewer I can see the image as it appears in the design software. At one point I was able to get a file save as an NGC file. Now when I save the "gcode" ...
by Riverrunner1
Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: InkScape
Topic: InkScape struggles...
Replies: 7
Views: 16233

Re: InkScape struggles...

I found the box but I am still not getting a consistent save of the gcode file. I was able to get one file saved by following the GoFab tutorial in an exact step by step. Unfortunately I am unable to duplicate that using the exact process again. Is this a common problem?
by Riverrunner1
Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:19 am
Forum: InkScape
Topic: InkScape struggles...
Replies: 7
Views: 16233

InkScape struggles...

Hey there, I have my table up and moving, all ready to get a test cut set up. I am struggling to get fluent in InkScape. I have a lot of time using a variety of different programs similar to this but I have to say this one is causing me a great deal of headaches. The tutorials have been a great help...