LibreCad, which appears to be a derivative of QCad (tested on Linux, also available for Windows and macOS, download at ) works, however, and is free (both as in licence and in gratis). This proves difficult, as it appears that the free version of QCad does not support format conversion to release 13 format of dxf (unlike the statement made by the extension error message). convert your dxf file to be able to edit in Inkscape. edit the file dxf_input.py or replace by attached, unpacked file, to get rid of localization error, and still get appropriate warnings. Please try to convert to Release 13 format using QCad' '1 ENTITIES of type POLYLINE encountered and ignored. after that error message is fixed, however, you will get the 'real' error message that tylerdurden hinted at. Creating DXF file is as simple as taking your Inkscape drawing and File menu > Save As > DXF.- the error message you get is because the author didn't add the lineĪbove the line 530 (indented, like the line below, file attached. It will be easier to edit the SVG with Inkscape, than editing the DXF file (as far as I understand, although I could be wrong about that). How to Draw a 'Line' with Inkscapeīe sure to save an SVG file, before you save as DXF.

Here's a tutorial I wrote - very long, a lot of text to read, but it gives a good introduction to vector paths. Or you can use the Node tool and join the nodes of paths that aren't closed. If you click in the tiny box at the beginning of the path, it will close the path, and prevent having separate segments (unless you need an open path, for some reason - then double-click to end the path). The Pen/Bezier tool is the ultimate vector path tool, and really most advanced Inkscape users and professionals use it predominantly.īriefly, you click where you want to place a node. If your drawing is all separate segments, it makes me wonder if you might be using the Pencil tool. To make precise drawings in Inkscape, I use either guides or a pixel grid and snapping. Might find some tutorials or instructions. Also look into your hardware and software documentation.

Inkscape dxf inputpolyline