Offset Shapes - how to cut, edit ...?

[palocx]

Please
how do I trim half of an Offset Shapes in LightBurn
such as half of the outer line around a square etc.?

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When I ask ChatGPT it looks simple

• Break Apart: Right-click shape → “Break Apart”.
• Delete Nodes: Press N (Edit Nodes) → Select segment → Delete.
• Trim Tool: Use scissors icon → Click to remove part of the line.

but Right-click shape?

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If I read this section in the manual correctly I don’t see anything about it
and I have no idea how to find it there
https://docs.lightburnsoftware.com/latest/Reference/OffsetShape + s

[bernd.dk (Bernd)]

Start by ungroup what you want to edit. Then the lines, points … Shapes must be made edible, then you can delete what is desired.

[palocx]

I started with SVG file but similar problem to edit

I ask ChatGPT why:

Upload the SVG file, and I will analyze it, identify the problem, and recommend a solution.

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Analysis Result of the SVG File:

• Lines: 292
• Paths: 0
• Rectangles: 0
• Groups: 1

Conclusion:
The file contains only lines defined as <line> elements, not curves (<path>). Therefore:

• The Edit Nodes tool does not work – nodes exist only on curves.
• Trace Image cannot be used because the file is not a bitmap.

Solution:
Convert lines to curves:

1. Import the file into a vector editor (e.g., Inkscape).
2. Select all lines and use the tool Path > Stroke to Path.
3. Export it back as an SVG.

In LightBurn:

1. Import the modified SVG.
2. Node editing will now be possible.

If you don’t have access to an editor, I can convert the file for you.

Then chatGPT convert SVG
and after the import, the green dots appeared:

[thelmuth (Tim Helmuth)]

Within Lightburn, right click on the line and choose convert to path. This save the step of exporting/importing.

[palocx]

it’s impossible

[thelmuth (Tim Helmuth)]

I was talking about straight lines and other primitive shapes.

The selected shape is grouped. Ungroup first. Must be ungrouped to use node editor.

[bernd.dk (Bernd)]

It is you who have asked me for help in a PM, I would rather see that technical problems are solved in the public LB Forum, so it suits me just fine and everyone can benefit from a possible solution of the problem.

I have only used your files and did not change them.

Only used tools are found in the last official version of Lightburn.

Here are the 2 videos you’ve asked for
The missing Contex from PM you need to add, otherwise it doesn’t make sense to others.

Offset shape cut in LB

Offset Cut Shape LB 2

[palocx]

it’s absolutely crazy

Sometimes I never know which step or detail I’m going to get wrong
I thought I had tried more than all the combinations

But works
Thank you!