Delete the original bitmap and save the outline as an SVG for import into SCAL.ġ1.

With all the paths still selected, choose PathOutset as many times as you need to get the width mat you like.ġ0.

The image may turn black as shown in this screen shot, and the status bar should indicate that the resultant, separate paths are still selected.ħ. With the traced copy still selected, choose Path> Break Apart.Ħ. Make a note of the new W and H dimensions of the traced copy if they are different.ĥ. Drag the the traced copy away from the original bitmap. With the image still selected, choose Path>Trace Bitmap to Autotrace the image using the default settings.Ĥ. Import the image into Inkscape, and set its W and H dimensions to match the ones you recorded in step 1.ģ. This image is from Dustin Pike, you can download it here.Ģ. You could use any program you like, even Inkscape. In this example, I printed from Photoshop. Note its final printing dimensions in inches, and print.

Select the image and resize it as desired for printing. Open your digital file in the program you are going to use to print it. Thanks to everyone who helped piece this together into something practical.ġ. This represents the collaborative efforts of several members of the forums, especially BobS, CraigG and AustinGM. Note: This post is totally obsolete, but I will leave it up to remember what used to be required back in the day.Īfter many months of experimentation, and quite a few false starts, I have finally got a print and cut procedure for the Cricut and SureCutsALot that I am satisfied with.

Inkscape with cricut