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[dawahar]

Just realised that I was trying to add vectors to an SVG file, which I'm assuming I don't need to do?
Going back to the start, I have
used photoshop to alter a logo so that it can be cut without the centre falling out
then used inkscape to create an SVG file which has much smoother lines.
when I open in cut2dpro, how do I add the cutting nodes to the SVG file? to then export as a DXF file?

Please excuse my ignorance, I'm probably missing something obvious here.

Tried to carry out jazzcnc's litttle trick, but just couldn't get it to work out!

[JAZZCNC]

Cut2dpro is the wrong software if you are wanting to cut using a plasma. It's tool paths are designed for using cutting tools, not a plasma jet which has different requirements, like pierce height, cut height, and several other things.

But in any case, I think you misunderstand the process because you don't add cutting nodes to an SVG or DXF.

The process goes like this.
Create a DXF file using Either Photoshop or Inkscape then load into a CAM software suitable for plasma, in this case, Sheet Cam.
Now import the DXF into Sheet Cam and use the lines to create the tool paths, you'll more than likely need to create several layers in sheet Cam using the contours tool to separate different areas like holes, etc as they will need an inside offset, whereas a profile shape will need an outside offset, etc.

If you can't do what I said in the last post then just use Inkscape's trace option on the Photoshop image to get your vectors. Then save as a DXF.
Now load this into sheet cam to get your tool paths.

[dawahar]

Hi Jazzcnc,
Hopefully I am getting somewhere now!
I opened cut2d and created a new job, then I imported bitmap image (my png logo)
used the trace bitmap tool and hey presto I had an image that can be exported as a DXF file which I can then open with Sheet Cam for cutting.
Thanks very much for your time and knowledge in trying to guide me in the right direction, it's very much appreciated!
No doubt I will be back again when I start my next project.

[JAZZCNC]

Hi Jazzcnc,
Hopefully I am getting somewhere now!
I opened cut2d and created a new job, then I imported bitmap image (my png logo)
used the trace bitmap tool and hey presto I had an image that can be exported as a DXF file which I can then open with Sheet Cam for cutting.
Thanks very much for your time and knowledge in trying to guide me in the right direction, it's very much appreciated!
No doubt I will be back again when I start my next project.

Your welcome. Pleased you are sorted. It gets easier when you have done it a few 1000 times...lol