I'm using a laser engraver (at TechShop) to generate some tactile maps for a blind friend. The procedure is roughly as follows:
- SketchUp - generate a 2D model - print views as PDF files
- Illustrator - merge files into layers - engrave Layer 1 (raster) - cut out Layer 2 (vector)
Although this works, I'd like to get away from Illustrator. TechShop has Inkscape loaded on the PC that runs the engraver and I think I should be able to do the merging in Inkscape, as well. However, I've never used Inkscape, so I'm clueless about how to approach the problem.
If you think you can help, please send me a note (off-list) with your suggestions. FYI, here are my wiki pages on the current procedure:
Export PDF Files (mostly SketchUp) http://wiki.cfcl.com/Projects/Access/Utiles/Fab/LE/EP
Merge PDF Files (mostly Illustrator) http://wiki.cfcl.com/Projects/Access/Utiles/Fab/LE/MP
-r
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