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SamSaam | 4 days ago | 3 comments | 162 views

This program converts simple SVG files into single-line fonts that can be used in various applications.
It's particularly useful for BT and Inkscape for laser engraving, CNC routing, plotter drawing, and other applications that need single-line (stroke) fonts rather than filled fonts.

What This Program Does
Takes a simple SVG file as input
Converts all the paths and lines from the SVG into single-line paths
Creates a new SVG font file that contains these paths as Character "A"
The output font will work in applications that support SVG fonts and single-line/stroke fonts in BT and others.

Installation Instructions
First, install Python if you don't have it:
Go to python.org...
Download and install the latest version of Python 3
During installation, make sure to check "Add Python to PATH"


Install required libraries using pip (Python's package installer):
pip install numpy

Download the script file (save it as svg-to-font.py or any name you prefer)

How to Use:
Open a command prompt or terminal
Navigate to the folder containing the script:
cd path/to/your/folder

Run the script with two parameters:
python svg-to-font.py input.svg output.svg
Where:
input.svg is your source simple SVG file
output.svg is the name you want for your new font file

Example:
python svg-to-font.py my-drawing.svg my-font.svg
Input SVG Requirements

The SVG should contain paths, lines, or basic shapes
The SVG should ideally be a simple design that works as a single-line drawing
Complex SVGs with fills, gradients, or effects will be simplified to paths

Limitations

Only processes:
Path elements (<path>)
Line elements (<line>)
Basic shapes (<rect>, <circle>, etc.)

Ignores:
Colors
Fills
Gradients
Effects
Text elements

Common Issues and Solutions

If you get "command not found":
Make sure Python is installed and added to PATH
Try using python3 instead of python

If you get "module not found":
Run
pip install numpy to install the required library

If the output is empty:
Check that your input SVG contains paths or lines
Try simplifying your SVG in a vector editor first

Using the Output
The output SVG font can be used in:
BluffTitler
CAD/CAM software
Laser engraving software
CNC applications
Any software that supports SVG fonts and single-line/stroke fonts

Common Use Cases
Creating fonts for:
Converting logos into single-line versions

Need Help?
If you run into issues:
Check that your Python installation is working
Verify that numpy is installed
Make sure your SVG file is valid
Try with a simpler SVG file first

Remember to run the script from the command line (Command Prompt or Terminal), not by double-clicking the file.


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Nice compact Python script. However realize that this not a coder community. You can't expect designers to install Python, run pip and use command line options.

Now that you can process vector files, why not use this skill to procedurally generate all kinds of exciting shapes that are difficult/impossible to make with vector design apps? In this screenshot you can see 2 cubes based on your input.svg, decorated with the ProceduralTextures\RGB effect, 3D models and a skybox. I'm sure you can make a lot of users happy with ready to use vector files with accompanying example shows!

outerspace-software.com...

michiel, 3 days ago


I'm happy for you and the goals you reached. But like Michiel said this is a few levels above my knowledge. To complex for me. but thank you for your work. Maybe Tayla or Komies could follow you and add some great insights

Filip, 3 days ago

I agree with Michiel, too. Be cool if you made a pack of cool shapes for everyone to use.
I personally don't have the GPU to run the python scripts I would like to.
I do use Pinokio though. It's a real simple way to run some python scripts without much know how. There are some tools in there that may be useful to some. I'm fond of Face Fusion face swapper. Think deep fake, putting w/e face you want on a video clip.
pinokio.computer

Decentralized, 3 days ago


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