I’ve been using Shapr3D for a year now. I primarily start my workflow in 2D using a vector app like Illustrator, then import [a compromised DXF conversion of my SVG] as my starting point for 3D. I previously looked into the option to import SVG files and saw posts going back years saying “not yet supported”. I’m at the point where I’m going to start exploring other options to Shapr3D to get around what seems like a very rudimentary feature. Are there active plans to implement SVG import into Shapr3D or should I give up hope?
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The title of your post addresses two different issues. DXF is a vector format.
I mentioned SVG in the title and body of my post. The question is regarding SVG import.
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Did you ever happen to hear if/when SVG import is coming? Thanks!
No, but I would like to hear some official confirmation on if it’s planned. It’s so fundamental to my workflow that I allowed my subscription to lapse and have since switched to Fusion 360. I would like to split my time between F360 and Shapr3D but that’s not an option without vector import that doesn’t compromise the vector elements (the current SVG-to-DXF workaround is untenable).
SVG import is not on our mid term roadmap at the moment.
hopefully soon! will be beyond useful for hobbyist to achieve curved text (arc text) via this method since that is not in yet.
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Second that!
Been waiting for svg import for 2 years. Affinity designer added DXF export a few month ago. Now I do all my complex vector designs on affinity designer. Then transfer them to Shapr3D. Definitely makes my workflow easier since Shapr3d lacks proper font tools.
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Doesn’t exporting an SVG or vector to a DXF degrade the curves (ie: not maintain the curve data)? I have since switched to Fusion 360 (which I don’t prefer for most tasks, especially early stage modeling) which does allow direct SVG import and maintains all of the vector specs. I really want Shapr3D to incorporate this so I can start using it again.
When using conversion software SVG to DXF/DWG, you are correct about having constant errors. Once I complete my design on Affinity, I just saved it as a DXF(2018+ compatibility). Out hundreds of drawings opened on Shapr3d I’ve only run into 5 strange issues regarding elipses and complex splines. But for the most part I was able to correct on Shapr3d. Always make sure you working with transparent background and no infill. Also set DPI to 96. Hope this is a helpful workaround.
Here are some of the settings for DXF export:
