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Thanks for the link

many thanks for the explanations

That worked thanks everyone who tried to help

I know it was very simple but I just couldn't get it.

I didn't realise you didn't have to trace bitmap and do the brightness correction. Can you explain when I would have to use trace bitmap etc?

Ok so cutting it directly in SCAL works but I'd still like to find out why I can't create an SVG in Inkscape. This is what I have been doing: Create the letter U in Bold text View display mode - outline Click on image Go to - path -union Go to - path - trace bitmap In the window click the brightness...

Thanks - I can look at both options as there might be something else that I am trying to convert into an SVG that I may have to look at

Apologies to the two people that replied when I said I was unable to convert the letter U in Bookman Old Style into an SVG with the latest version of Inkscape. Following the instructions to the letter no matter what I do by adding the text or bringing it in from a PDF and tracing path to object ther...

Thanks both

I knew I was missing something!! I don't think I do have the version of the font but I can always install it.

Secondly yes I was using path to object ect but would I need to ungroup if I am only using one letter?

I have the latest version of Inkscape and the oldest version of SCAL (not that it is relevant to what I am trying to do) All I want to do is to cut a very large U shape using the Bookman Old Style font in Bold so that it fits the fron of a birthday card. I have tried everything from putting it into ...