The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Using Inkscape for CNC
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 Published On Dec 29, 2022

If you're brand new to Inkscape and the CNC plasma industry, this one is for you! This is not intended to be an all-encompassing tutorial; instead, just a brief welcome to Inkscape and a general overview of the layout.

My Go-To Inkscape Shortcuts:
Undo: Ctrl + Z
Convert Object to Path: Shift + Ctrl+ C
Convert Stroke to Path: Ctrl + Alt + C
Union: Shift + Ctrl + +
Break Apart: Ctrl + Shift + K
Combine: Ctrl + K
Difference: Ctrl + -
Group: Ctrl + G
Ungroup: Shift + Crtl + G
Zoom In: +
Zoom Out: -
Raise Selection One Step: Page Up
Lower Selection One Step: Page Down

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