Draft SVG

Opening
This function imports SVG files as workable 2D objects, in opposition to the built-in drawing module which imports svg files as sheet drawings. The following SVG objects get imported at the moment:


 * PATH objects with M, C, L or A commands
 * RECT objects

Importing
Works the same way as opening but creates the objects in the active document instead of creating a new one.

Exporting
The following objects can be exported in an SVG file:


 * Lines and wires (polylines)
 * Arcs and circles
 * Faces
 * Texts
 * Dimensions

Keep in mind that SVG is a 2D format, so all Z information will be disregarded (all objects will be flattened).

Preferences
The following parameters can be specified in the Draft Preferences tab (menu Edit -> Preferences -> Draft):
 * Import style: This lets you choose the way objects from the svg file will be drawn in FreeCAD. You can choose between:
 * None: this is the faster way, there is no conversion, all objects will be black with 2px width (FreeCAD default)
 * Use default color and linewidth: All imported objects will take current linewidth/color from the draft command bar
 * Original color and linewidth: Objects will keep the color and linewidth (if specified) they have in the svg file