ImportC2D

An Inkscape input extension to add support for Carbide Create C2D files to the File/Import... dialog.

• The stock as defined in Carbide Create is included in the import.
• All drawing objects from the C2D file are imported.
• Grouping from Carbide Create is fully preserved.
• Text is supported if the C2D file has been saved from a recent enough version of Carbide Create.
  • If the text cannot be imported, you will be notified.
  • To make the text import, just open the file with a current copy of Carbide Create (e.g. 316 or later) and save.
• No toolpath information is imported.

Installation

1. Download the extension (ImportC2D.zip contains the two extension files, c2d_input.inx and c2d_input.py).
2. In Inkscape, go to the "Edit" menu and click "Preferences" (Shift-Ctrl-P).
3. On the left side, click "System".
4. Copy the location listed in the box labeled "Inkscape extensions:".
5. Close Inkscape. (It only checks for extensions when it starts up.)
6. Copy the two files, c2d_input.inx and c2d_input.py, to the "Inkscape extensions:" location.

   You may be asked for permission to copy the files there. This is normal and is the computer just making sure you're not doing something you don't intend to do.

Importing Carbide Create C2D Files

1. In Inkscape, go to the "File" menu and click "Import..." (Ctrl-I).
2. To see only Carbide Create C2D files, choose "Carbide Create file (*.c2d)" from the file type dropdown menu.
3. Choose whether to "Import all shapes as paths."
   • Checked: All objects in the C2D file are imported as SVG paths.
   • Unchecked: Circles, plain rectangles, and rectangles with simple rounded corners are imported as SVG shapes. All other objects are imported as SVG paths.
   • If in doubt, leave it checked. If not in doubt, probably leave it checked, too.
4. Click "OK".