My Laser Cutter bed is 300mm x 500mm, and I need to make a shape that is about 900m x 750mm. I could just use squares, but then the joinery gets complicated making sure everything lines up properly.

Using jigsaw pieces might be a fun way to make such large shapes, so here is how to do that.

  1. Install “Lasercut Jigsaw” extension image

  2. Create the puzzle you want with Extensions > Render > Lasercut Jigsaw

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  1. Using Path > Combine join all the X and Y axis paths together

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  1. Move the XY path to ABOVE the border path

  2. Use Path > Division to split out all the pieces

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Now there are lots of individual puzzle pieces to cut.

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  1. https://inkscape.org/ru/forums/questions/cut-object-using-a-template/
  2. https://github.com/Neon22/inkscape-jigsaw/issues/19