Sheet Metal Cone
Inkscape Extension to generate a sheet cutting layout for a (truncated) cone. The extension unfolds a frustum (=truncated cone) or a cone (if cut diameter=0) and generates a sheet cutting layout or flat pattern projection that can be rolled or bend up into a (truncated) cone shape.
Installation
Copy the two files sheet_metal_conus.inx and sheet_metal_conus.py into the extensions folder: The exact folder is indicated in:
- Edit -> Preferences -> System: User extensions
Generally it can be found:
Linux:
- ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/ or
- /usr/share/inkscape/extensions/
Windows:
- type the following into the address line on a File Browser window:
- %appdata%/inkscape/extensions
Mac OS X:
- /Applications/Inkscape.app/Contents/Resources/share/inkscape/extensions/
License
Distributed under the GNU LGPL v.3.0.