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From InkScape to DXF

1. Save in Inkscape as PDF

Draft your design in InkScape. If there's any text, convert it to a path before or during exporting (Path → Object to Path).

Save as PDF (tested PDF v1.5).

2. Convert PDF to DXF

pstoedit -f "dxf: -ctl -mm" shape.pdf shape.dxf

Install the tool using

sudo apt install pstoedit

or

yum install pstoedit

3. Import into FreeCAD

Tested with FreeCAD 0.16.

Use the "legacy Python importer" (check this under Preferences → Import-Export → DXF).

4. Import into LibreCAD

Tested with version 2.1.2.

Use File → Import → Block and select the DXF file.

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