Create Links (Breakaway Connectors) fablabchemnitz.de.create_links open paths closed paths both Existing dash style from element Custom dash pattern Render by unit and link settings Creation: Link Settings mm cm in pt px pc % 1 0 1.000 0.000 false false Creation: Custom Dash Pattern Settings 10 5.5 2.0 2.0 0.000 General Settings false 0.000 mm cm in pt px pc false false true false false Pro tip: Use 'Keep selected elements' to create links as usual (but with a copy). Then, as second step, work with the 'Swap links' and 'Weakening mode' options on the original element selection to create extra lasercutter weakening lines for better breaking out the parts later after processing. Create Links A utility to create links, also known as tabs, breakaway connectors or bridges. Intended to use with laser cutters. 2021 - 2025 / written by Mario Voigt (Stadtfabrikanten e.V. / FabLab Chemnitz) Online Documentation https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/createlinks Contributing https://gitea.fablabchemnitz.de/FabLab_Chemnitz/mightyscape-1.2 mailto:mario.voigt@stadtfabrikanten.org MightyScape Extension Collection This piece of software is part of the MightyScape for Inkscape Extension Collection and is licensed under GNU GPL v3 https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/mightyscape-overview Coffee + Pizza We are the Stadtfabrikanten, running the FabLab Chemnitz since 2016. A FabLab is an open workshop that gives people access to machines and digital tools like 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines. You like our work and want to support us? You can donate to our non-profit organization by different ways: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/donate Thanks for using our extension and helping us! ../000_about_fablabchemnitz.svg path Creating links (also known as microtabs, tabs, bridges, breakaway connectors, links, perforations) is sometimes required for laser cutting or vinyl cutting. It allows to pinch paths to create real segments icon.svg