Inkscape gives you full control on curve types too - this is a key functionality to me. Projects done under Inkscape (SVGs) are read by CAM software as well as the Eagle (by the export to DXFs). I'm using it for designing 2.5D shapes of enclosures for devices and PCB shapes together.
The Inkscape is free and advanced vector tool. Intention is to use this project for CNC machine cutting PCB and for Eagle to define shape borders for DRC module. If you need to create sophisticated shape of PCB suitable to the device enclosure you have to have this shape as vector project.
Now convert all arcs to straight lines by Extensions -> Modify Path -> Flatten Beziers Select all paths and then Extensions -> Modify Path -> Add Nodes. Add more vertices to approximate straight segments to arcs. All arcs must be replaced by straight segments. then it must be converted to path manually (Shift+Ctrl+C).Ĥ. If you have another regular shape as circle, rectangle, text etc. Create two circles so that one contains the other. Make the hole by subtracting them ( Ctrl - ).The result will be a path.ģ. They will be honoured during the import.Ģ. Under the Inkscape set document units to mm/inches. So if we want to import shapes - we must convert them to lines.Įxample: how to create round PCB shape with round hole in it?ġ. Most likely the Eagle can import only straight lines. The reason lays in used shape types in Inkscape. Unfortunately the Eagle most likely will not read such a DXF. Eagle accepts DXFs so first we have to export our project to DXF. Many people can't manage with importing PCB shapes from projects done under Inkscape SVG.
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