Thanks all! I've tried with hershey text before (didn't work I'm afraid - but good idea). I'm off to research "one node paths" and Inkscape and pinholes more. Thanks for pointing me in a new direction. I'm also going to try from the other end and post to the laser cutter forum to see if an...

I am using Inkscape to design for laser cutting and I'm trying to make the tiniest dot possible so it will pulse the laser cutter and make a pinhole. If I make small dots, the cutter will trace the perimeter, making a full circle for each dot. Cutters are made to follow paths and the path for a circ...

I normally lurk, and read, and appreciate all of the fantastic help - but my search of the forums isn't coming up with an answer this time. I'm using the Erase tool in the Cut Out From Objects mode. I'm hoping to be able to move my tool in straight horizontal or vertical lines - so that I can erase ...