Hi,
I converted a dwg file to SVG so I can use it in inkscape but inkscape could not open the file I had to end the task after 28 min because it never finish opening I downloaded GLIPSGraffiti another open source vector editor and I was able to open the file with no problem I deleted what I did not want and open it on Inkscape with no problem. The dxf are just lines and that I am trying to use union so I can make them a "close" path on the shapes that they represent. During the process of Union I had to use the Stroke to Path to make the union work. Any how after I join all the lines to make a close path which represent a shape how can I fill the object without creating a new path. I hope that it makes sense what I am saying.

PS

When I used the Fill tool to set the color it creates a new path with the color it doesn't fill the path it self. I also select the path and set the fill color but nothing I can change the Stoke color but not the fill it stills shows transparent.

Thanks

Julio Delgado

jdelgado wrote:how can I fill the object without creating a new path.

You can't. At least, not if I understand what you're trying to do. But what's wrong with creating a new path?

When I used the Fill tool to set the color it creates a new path with the color it doesn't fill the path it self.

Yes, that's how the Bucket Fill is meant to work.

I also select the path and set the fill color but nothing I can change the Stoke color but not the fill it stills shows transparent.

Have you made sure that the alpha is set to 255?

It would be easier for people to help you if you could post the SVG file.

jdelgado wrote:I converted a dwg file to SVG so I can use it in inkscape but inkscape could not open the file I had to end the task after 28 min because it never finish opening

I can't find it now, but I was sure that someone reported this on this forum before and the problem was due to inefficient code that has since been optimised in 0.46. But like I said, I can't find where I read this, so don't quote me.

Hi Guys

Attached is the SVG file I am working with http://www.jdfas.com/images/model.svg

That URL doesn't seem to work - is it a new domain?

microUgly wrote:

jdelgado wrote:I converted a dwg file to SVG so I can use it in inkscape but inkscape could not open the file I had to end the task after 28 min because it never finish opening

I can't find it now, but I was sure that someone reported this on this forum before and the problem was due to inefficient code that has since been optimised in 0.46.

It was reported for DXF rather than DWG, but I think they may use the same import script. I don't think the speed-up is in 0.46, as it was too late. But it's in the SVN trunk, and can be downloaded from there (dxf_outlines.py). But this new dxf_outlines.py won't work with 0.45.

jdelgado wrote:http://www.jdfas.com/images/model.svg

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microUgly wrote:That URL doesn't seem to work - is it a new domain?

Yes it is a new domain I contact my provider and they are going to add support to svg extension to my domain. Will see if that is the issue, I tested on my test server and it works for me without making any changes to the MIME extensions. I will check later and update the link when it gets resolved. Thanks again for you guys for taken the time to help me.

Thanks

Julio D

Are you sure you've uploaded the file?

Currently I get a blank page, and the source of the page has the following code:

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