Position of imported files

[FooTheBar]

Hey!

I use some python scripting to create a svg-file for engraving (e.g. some names on specific positions). I then import these files, but the imported file is at a random position.
For testing, I only created a rectangle in inkspace that has the exact size of the print are and imported it. I assumed that this rectangle would also be aligned with the print area, but it’s center was at 274.894/168.073 (on a 800/400 area).

Is there a way to control where an imported object is positioned?

[berainlb (PY)]

Read here about import design location:

Importing Designs from Carbide Create

When importing, LightBurn always places art at the center of the view, or if you drag & drop, at the cursor location. SVG files use a top-left origin, so placing them exactly where the file specifies will most likely put them off the page. You can make LightBurn do this by holding the Shift key when you import.

[FooTheBar]

That’s exactly what I was looking for! I opened the import dialog (ctrl+i), selected the file and held shift while pressing enter. Now the rectangle’s center was at 400/200.

Thanks!