# Feature Request - Color in sketches & SVG Export

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 22, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393 "2020-04-22T05:59:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![cgaeden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/53a042/32.png) [@cgaeden](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cgaeden)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/1 "2020-04-22T05:59:44Z")

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I know that it’s been requested before, but I’d love to see SVG export of sketches, and color support at the sketch level. I’m using this primarily to create dimensionally accurate sketches for output on a laser cutter (a Glowforge), and color SVG allows the system to separate operations (i.e. - cut, engrave, score) based on the color of the shapes. I believe this is similar to how the Shaper Tools Origin router works, for which another user requested SVG export.

I’ve also been using this to do some floor plans, and it would be nice to be able to represent different aspects of infrastructure in different colors (e.g. plumbing, electrical, etc.).

Thanks for your consideration!

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**Author:** ![thomhall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/thomhall/32/7360_2.png) [@thomhall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomhall)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/2 "2020-09-10T18:53:44Z")

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I have a laser cutter, as well as a Shaper Origin - I cannot use this application until I have the ability to export to SVG. Please add this feature. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/3 "2020-09-10T19:50:43Z")

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May I ask why you want to use a 3D drawing program for your 2D laser system? I have an Epilog and a Kern Laser system, but use CorelDraw for any 2D drawing. Or are you trying to 3D etch with your laser? Tom

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**Author:** ![thomhall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/thomhall/32/7360_2.png) [@thomhall](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/thomhall)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/4 "2020-09-10T20:00:41Z")

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If I can use one program for all applications, life is simple. 🙂

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**Author:** ![eaglekatarina](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/eaglekatarina/32/11261_2.png) [@eaglekatarina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/eaglekatarina)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/5 "2021-07-14T20:00:46Z")

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I export DXFs to a program that cuts the 2D sketches for upholstery. It reads the color pink on the sketch for cutting, gray for reference, and yellow for the pen. This would be a bonus feature for me, since I could actually mark the upholstery for diamond tufting, instead of hand drawing them, and even have a reference for each piece, if I could type into the DXF file somehow.

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**Author:** ![Seb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/seb/32/16494_2.png) [@Seb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Seb)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2021, 9:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-color-in-sketches-svg-export/7393/6 "2021-08-19T09:55:57Z")

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We have just added support for SVG Export with [4.9](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405297019410-4-9-Export-designs-in-3MF-or-SVG-format). We don’t yet include support for colors, the Shaper Origin does however include on-device controls for cut type, I am not sure if the Glowforge offers the same for laser cutting.

You can read more about the release here [SVG Export local alternative - #9 by Seb\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/svg-export-local-alternative/9164/9)