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Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:52 am
by Col
I'm using SCAL2 which I just updated to version 2.044. I created a document in Inkscape, clicked on File, Save As, Inkscape *.svg.
When I try to open the SVG in SCAL2 I get the error message "Failed to load the SVG file." The catch is that I can open other SVGs, just
not the ones that I create. Any suggestions for what I am doing wrong?
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 6:35 am
by papasue
Col, congratulations on creating your own Inkscape files.
Since you can import other svg files there must be something in the file you created that is keeping it from importing into SCAL.
If you feel comfortable posting the svg file here someone will take a look and figure out what is going wrong.
If you don't feel like you want to post the file, you can PM me with your email and I'll send you my email and then you can send me the file privately.
Hope to see you soon.
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:59 am
by Col
Hopefully this worked. I attempted to attach it. Thank you for looking at it.
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:30 am
by gj1
In INK you need to just do Edit Select All and then Path Combine and save as .svg
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:35 am
by Col
Thank you so much. I didn't know about path combine. Is that because it was layered? I appreciate all of your help.
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:01 am
by gj1
I guess...I just know it has to all be combine instead of in pieces...but technically I do not know why...my actions are like a robot....lol...
if I hear how...I just do it and don't worry about why if it works...sorry for less than perfect answer.
Re: Failed to load the SVG File
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:28 am
by HeatherM
It is because your text is not converted to Path. You can see this if you open the file in Inkscape then select something and look at the message bar at the bottom of the window. It will say you have X objects of type FONT. You can use most of the Path operations to convert the text to a Path. HTH