svgsort
A greedy path planning tool that optimizes SVG files for more efficient pen plotting by sorting drawing paths.
What is svgsort?
Svg Spatial Sort is a Python command-line tool that optimizes SVG files for pen plotting by reordering drawing paths to minimize travel distance. It solves the problem of inefficient plotting where plotters waste time moving between disconnected path segments, significantly reducing plotting time through intelligent path sequencing.
Pen plotter enthusiasts, digital fabrication artists, and anyone working with SVG files for physical plotting who wants to optimize their plotting workflow and reduce machine idle time.
It provides a simple, efficient solution specifically tailored for plotting workflows, with practical optimizations like bidirectional path drawing and automatic paper fitting that commercial SVG editors typically lack for this niche use case.
Overview
svg path sorter for more efficient (pen)plotting.
Use Cases
Best For
- Optimizing SVG files for AxiDraw and other pen plotters
- Reducing plotting time for complex vector drawings
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