Clip paths etc

[mccausland.dj]

Hi
So I’m relatively new to the Aura and cut out everything beautifully - except the main bit! That’s coming up as ‘no artwork’ due to the size. I have tried to ‘clip’ it in inkscape so I can do it in two bits but it’s proving a nightmare as despite saving the clip as pdf when I open it in aura it pulls the whole lot through.
One way I think I can do it is using the snipping tool, however, does anyone have any tips of how to get the measurements off a pdf to allow me to get it to the right size (or any other tips of how to get around this problem).

[rbtdanforth]

First off the Glowforge app does not recognize clip paths. but you can use an image of the clip-path (make copy). I leave the clip path itself turned off but if you do the app will complain (and be ignored by me)

Unless there is a reason to do otherwise I size the piece in the app. Inkscape naturally measures in millimeters, but you can change that in the setup properties. Even then, in the app, I select a part that I know what the size is supposed to be and check it with the precision measuring tool that shows up on the bottom left when something is selected.

[mccausland.dj]

Thanks - I’ll try again to see if I can do a copy where it leaves the path, but I’m also having a go at re-sizing the job and seeing how it looks. Thank you for your help.