You must "weld" or "unite" these shapes. If you don't, a vinyl cutter will cut through the overlapping sections, ruining the material. 4. Generate G-Code
Use the Weld tool to combine overlapping script letters into a single continuous path, preventing the plotter from cutting into the middle of your word where letters connect. Inkscape: Use Path > Object to Path . 3. Handle Overlaps plotter
Most DIY or CNC plotters require a G-code file (the machine's "instructions"). You must "weld" or "unite" these shapes
You can use the G-code tools extension in Inkscape to convert your paths into a .nc or .ngc file. Generate G-Code Use the Weld tool to combine
Select your text and go to Object > Expand or Type > Create Outlines .
If you are using a script or cursive font, the tail of one letter often overlaps the body of the next.
Plotters cannot "read" text as editable characters; they only understand geometric paths.