From 76a650aabe7f85ca5adf1044e4192c43b9f41c80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jondale Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:22:11 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add README.md --- README.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5bf71e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# KM Plot + +Inkscape extension for Knox Makers to drive HPGL based vinyl/plotter devices over serial. Largely based on the built-in Export > Plot extension for Inkscape but with a GTK interface and Serial Port detection. + +## Manual Installation + +1) Copy the files into your Inkscape extensions directory: + - Linux: `~/.config/inkscape/extensions/` + - Flatpak: `~/.var/app/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/extensions/` + - Snap: `~/snap/inkscape/current/.config/inkscape/extensions/` + - macOS (Inkscape app bundle): `~/Library/Application Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/extensions/` + - Windows: `%APPDATA%\Inkscape\extensions\` + +2) Restart Inkscape, then find the extension under **Extensions -> Knox Makers -> KM Plot**. + +3) Connect your plotter via USB/serial; select the detected port in the Device tab, adjust settings as needed, and click **Send to plotter**.