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Import SVG into Draw

Last post 10-26-2007 15:27 by gammx. 2 replies.
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  • 10-26-2007 12:47

    • gammx
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    Import SVG into Draw

    When importing .svg files into draw and illustrator the size of the objects is different. The svg files have been created with a dpi=72. Illustrator reads the file at that dpi so objects are the correct size. Draw appears to read the files with a dpi=96 which scales the objects down to 3/4 actual size.

     Does anyone know if there is a SVG attribute that can set the dpi so that both programs import correctly Or is there a way to tell Draw to use a dpi=72?

    Thanks

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  • 10-26-2007 14:28 In reply to

    Re: Import SVG into Draw

    I haven't dealt with SVG files, but until you find an answer:

     

    Try to open the SVG file; rather than import

    Try to open a new document, change Resolution, and then import.

     

    To set the document resolution:

    1.      Layout >> Page Setup (or Tools >> Options  then Document >> Page >> Size)

    2.      Beside 'width', choose 'Pixels' as the unit

    3.      Set the 'Resolution' you want

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  • 10-26-2007 15:27 In reply to

    • gammx
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    Re: Import SVG into Draw

    I tried each of these suggestions and each yielded the same result. The svg objects are 3/4 the actual size.

    At least there is consistancy! Import or File Open or Import into a job that I've adjusted the size and dpi all result in the same thing.

     Does anyone know of a SVG attribute that sets the dpi for a given .svg file. I found items in the 1.1 spec that talk about dpi but no clear attribute to set. There must be something. 

    Thanks

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