Optimizing SVGs in Inkscape for mDraw?


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mDraw plots the separate shapes in an SVG according to the order they were created. Is there a way to optimize an SVG for an efficient plotter path?

My purpose is marking sheet music. Basically two markings are required that look like “v” and “n.” Until I can find a way to program multiple stamps in Inkscape the fastest method for me is to create all the "v"s working back and forth down the page, then all the "n"s working back and forth up the page, then all other random markings again working back and forth down the page.

Those of you who can count will notice that either the plotter has to make three full trips up and down the page, or I have to seriously slow down my input process in Inkscape. Basically a “v” pretty much always comes after a “n”. So either every single marking requires me to select-copy-paste if I want them in order, or I do all the"v"s in one pass and all the "n"s in one pass.

Any creative solution is welcome.Thanks!


#2

You might be better off picking up something like Cut2D or CamBam and using the GCode parser to run them. Those programs are meant for CNC, so they try to optimize the cutting path taken by the machine to reduce overall travel time.


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