How create gcode from a image file with inkscape and costycnc extension.

Supplies

Download extension from github https://github.com/costycnc/costycnc-inkscape-1.0 and put folder gcode in C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions

Step 1: Install Extension Costycnc

After put gcode extension in C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions open inkscape and will be see the costycnc menu

Step 2: Download a Raster Image in Inkscape

Import a a raster image and transform it to vector.

1.import raster image(png,jpg,bmp,ecc) in Inkscape

2.Search for a image in your computer

3.Click ok

Step 3: Transform Raster Image to Vector

1.Select image and open menu Path and click Trace Bitmap...

2.In right window click Apply and will create a vector image

Step 4: Transform Vector Image to Gcode

Now can use costycnc extension for create gcode.

Click Extensions > Costync > gcode...
In gcode window click Apply ... and need to wait a little ... if image is big and have more details need to wait more
Also dipends of velocity of your computer ... new computers with more cores will find more quickly.

Step 5: Copy Gcode in Clipboard

4.When extension finished wil see a window with gcode.Click select all

5.and copy

Now your gcode is in clipboard and ready to paste in a text editor like notepad or can go to www.costycnc.it/cm8 and paste in gcode box

I prefer to create a box with gcode for copy to clipboard instead save gcode file because inkscape when want to save file in your computer and not have privilege the file cant be saved and you need to set as administrator access to inkscape. Is a procedure little complicated and my solution with copy and paste is easy and no create problems. I hope!!!

Step 6: Paste Gcode in Costycnc Page in Gcode Box

Open www.costycnc.it/cm8 and paste gcode in gcode box

Step 7: Gcode Is Ready to Cut

After paste the gcode in gcode window not succed nothing ... but when click somewhere in window ,in black window will apear the percourse of gcode.Now the gcode is ready to cut. You can connect with machine and with button "Write" you can begin cut!!!