So is anyone working on getting Inkscape on Linux to have an integrated cutting feature?
I have read people output files and use workarounds, but its easier to reboot into Windows. i would like to drop windows though, but I am starting a sign company and time is money, so my Ubuntu system will have to remain at home.

I have googled it and found people have been looking for something, but it doesn't sound like usable solution is available yet outside of said workarounds.

I use Inkscape with a Roland GX 24 cutter. Currently I'm using it on Windows but that's only 'cause I haven't figured out how to install the cutters' drivers on Ubuntu. To cut directly from Inkscape I have to do the following:

With the printer turned on and plugged in go to file > Print and select the Roland cutter

Under the properties for that cutter press get from machine. For me it's usually something like 449mm x 1600mm. The width isn't all that important but the height is

Adjust the document size to match at least the height*. You can do this by going file > Document properties (ctrl + shift + d). Make sure you change it to mm before entering the new document size values.

I'm using it to print on t-shirts so I need to flip the designs. Do this by highlighting everything and pressing "h" (flips horizontally).

Press print!


I hope this helps


*I've found that if the height doesn't match that of the cutter the material just shoots out of the machine!

In any case, if you can't leave windows behind... just install Sun's Virtual Box on your Ubuntu, make a fresh install of Windows XP on a small virtual machine, and you can launch windows directly within Linux without rebooting, you can give the virtualmachine access your ethernet, usb and serial ports without a problem...

That might help you in saving your time.

Cheers.

look up TUX PLOT - we use it all the time in linux it will work good for you

search tux plot in youtube i have a few videos there