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I would really appreciate if you could help me on this one. I have a map which consists of a several objects (islands). I need to cut every island into small areas. It doesn't really matter if some of the areas are smaller (because of the coastline). As I found out, a grid could quickly solve all of my problems, but when I try to use " Path -> Intersection " computer doesn't let me to cut those islands, because they're objects.
So, what's the best solution to cut objects with a grid?
As you all see, I'm a newbie here, so please, describe the solution as accurately and simply as you can.
Thank you,
Reptilias.
Cutting objects with grid
Re: Cutting objects with grid
The problem is most likely that your map is not a suitable object. You're saying the path operation doesn't work because "they're objects", but that doesn't quite makes sense because everything is an object.
When you select the map with
check what is says in the notification region at the bottom of the Inkscape window. It'll probably say it's a group, or a clip. If it's a group, you might just need to ungroup it. If it's a clip it could get more complicated.
If the map was made using Illustrator, you may find the map is a combination of many nested groups and clips. In which case you'll need to keep selecting the objects, checking the notification area and removing the groups and clips until the notification area says you have a "Path" selected.
After that I'm not sure how you were doing your "grid" method, but you can just draw a rectangle over the map, select the map and the rectangle then go to Path > Division.
When you select the map with
check what is says in the notification region at the bottom of the Inkscape window. It'll probably say it's a group, or a clip. If it's a group, you might just need to ungroup it. If it's a clip it could get more complicated. If the map was made using Illustrator, you may find the map is a combination of many nested groups and clips. In which case you'll need to keep selecting the objects, checking the notification area and removing the groups and clips until the notification area says you have a "Path" selected.
After that I'm not sure how you were doing your "grid" method, but you can just draw a rectangle over the map, select the map and the rectangle then go to Path > Division.
Re: Cutting objects with grid
can you attach an image of what you are trying to achieve or attach the .svg file itself please?
when you note Grid are you refrencing the >Extensions >Render >Grid... feature?
If so, you have to:
1. Ungroup (>Object >Ungroup) the rendered grid,
2. Then select (F1, Space bar) all the paths of the grid and combine them (>Path >Combine).
3. Once combined convert the strokes to paths >Path >Stroke to path.
4. Place the grid Above (>Object >Raise to top) the object you you want to apply the difference feature to.
5. Select both the Grid and the Object below it and use >Path >Difference.
done.
when you note Grid are you refrencing the >Extensions >Render >Grid... feature?
If so, you have to:
1. Ungroup (>Object >Ungroup) the rendered grid,
2. Then select (F1, Space bar) all the paths of the grid and combine them (>Path >Combine).
3. Once combined convert the strokes to paths >Path >Stroke to path.
4. Place the grid Above (>Object >Raise to top) the object you you want to apply the difference feature to.
5. Select both the Grid and the Object below it and use >Path >Difference.
done.
Re: Cutting objects with grid
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I love you guys.
Thank you,
Reptilias
I love you guys.
Thank you,
Reptilias
