Printing different layers

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centurian
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Printing different layers

Postby centurian » Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:40 am

I wanted to use layers to produce a graphic that I can save as a DXF to change into GCode at some point. But as the finished job is a Desk Trophy and in 2 pieces of Acrylic, I wanted to know if I can print each layer separately by shutting the eye of one layer while printing the other layer that's still visible.

Thanks a lot.

Michael.
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tylerdurden
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Location: Michigan, USA

Re: Printing different layers

Postby tylerdurden » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:01 am

DXF-dialogue.jpg
The Save-As DXF dialogue offers choice of layers.
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Have a nice day.

I'm using Inkscape 0.92.2 (5c3e80d, 2017-08-06), 64 bit win8.1

The Inkscape manual has lots of helpful info! http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/

centurian
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Re: Printing different layers

Postby centurian » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:47 pm

Hi
Thanks for the heads up on printing different layers. I have a manual which I purchased from Amazon by 'Bethany Hiltola' and there wasn't a mention in the Layers section about printing individual layers.

Just how many Manuals are there.

Thanks again for your help.

Michael.
Michael
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tylerdurden
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Re: Printing different layers

Postby tylerdurden » Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:21 pm

How many...? IDK.

I would use the online linked below for the basics. It is written by a principal developer.

Since Inkscape is open-source, many features are available before complete documentation is available. It can take some time, even never, because developers are not necessarily interested or skilled in technical writing. This is where communities like this one fill a vital role in sharing insights through open conversation, tutorials and resources.
Have a nice day.

I'm using Inkscape 0.92.2 (5c3e80d, 2017-08-06), 64 bit win8.1

The Inkscape manual has lots of helpful info! http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/

mai.n
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Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:34 am

Re: Printing different layers

Postby mai.n » Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:44 am

Hi Tyler,

On my Desktop Cutting Plotter dialogue, Layer export selection and Layer match name are not available. What should I do?
I am using Inkscape 0.48.

Screen Shot 2015-02-08 at 11.39.54 PM.png
Desktop Cutting Plotter Dialogue as appeared on my computer
Screen Shot 2015-02-08 at 11.39.54 PM.png (30.23 KiB) Viewed 1923 times


Thanks in advance for your help!
Mai

hulf2012
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Re: Printing different layers

Postby hulf2012 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:40 am

if you please,

I will say first, try to install the new version of Inkscape 0.91.

You are in an Apple system. There are some issues with that. You could search in the forum about.

More information here:
https://inkscape.org/en/download/mac-os/
If you have problems:
1.- Post a sample (or samples) of your file please.
2.- Please check here:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.html
3.- If you manage to solve your problem, please post here your solution.


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