How TO: Adjust the SVG file I just bought with a different thickness of material

[SummersMade]

So you downloaded an SVG file for that lovely box or gadget and then you cut it - BUT, now it doesn’t fit together.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLRUT059wTE

This video shows you how to edit the file with the correct thickness. Always use a calliper to find the right thickness of your material. I am using Illustrator - but the process is the same for most editing software.

[evansd2]

I like the math edition.

Classic 3D Butterfly Puzzle

What software do you have available? There’s an easy way to do it in inkscape, which can probably be done in illustrator etc. Basically you measure the width of one of the slots. Say it’s .125” and you want the slots to be 0.03” thinner. Now select all. Be sure the aspect ratio is locked (the padlock between the width and height) Now change the width (or height) of the selection: add “*0.122/0.125”. This will resize your model so that your slots will now be 0.122”. Make sense? Widths and…