Splitting SVG files in Silhouette is an incredibly useful skill to have if you are a designer or hobbyist. The ability to split a large design into smaller elements makes it possible to customize the look of your projects, while also saving time and effort. By using the tools and techniques available in Silhouette Studio, you can easily split SVG files into their individual parts and then rearrange them as desired for a unique look.
The first step in splitting an SVG file is to open it in Silhouette Studio.
Once the file is open, you should see a window with three tabs – Draw, Modify, and Arrange. Under the Modify tab, select “Split” from the list of options. This will open up a new window which will allow you to choose how many pieces you want to split the design into. You can choose from 1, 2 or 3 pieces – each piece will be saved as an individual file.
Once you have chosen how many pieces you want to split the design into, use your mouse to click and drag across the design in order to select each element that should be separated. You can also use your keyboard shortcuts for faster selection – press “Ctrl + A” on Windows or “Command + A” on Macs to select all elements at once.
After selecting the elements that need to be separated from each other, click on “Split” again in order to begin splitting them up. You should now see multiple copies of your design appear in different colors so that they are easier to distinguish from each other.
If necessary, you can further customize your design by rearranging these individual pieces under the Arrange tab. This allows you create new shapes or patterns out of existing ones by simply moving them around and rotating them as needed.
Conclusion:
Splitting SVG files in Silhouette is an incredibly useful skill for anyone who wants more control over their designs and projects. By using the Split feature available in Silhouette Studio along with some basic keyboard shortcuts, it is easy to separate out individual elements of any design and then rearrange them as desired for a unique look.