I’m probably in the wrong place. I’m 74 yrs. old and obviously I need help. Everything was fine when I took a PNG file converted it in Pixillion to a SVG file and then added it to my model in Bambu Studio. Now all I get is a big Yellow square with no detail. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Do you have a picture you can share?
Chances are that you did not remove the background from the image
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Converting a raster image format like PNG to a vector format like SVG is unlikely to produce true vectors. Unless there’s some new “AI” tools out there that I don’t know about, most likely is that during “conversion” the PNG data is simply being embedded inside an SVG document. Or in other words, it’s not really an SVG format after conversion. So to the slicer it will look like one solid block instead of individual paths and objects like a true SVG would contain.
Depending on the image, there may be alternatives, but it’s hard to say w/out seeing an example.
Cheers,
-Max
Thanks for getting back to me. What I get is that big yellow square that’s all over You Tube. What I’m trying to do is convert TEXT into an SVG to import into Bambu Studio. If your file format is SVG after conversion, what can you do. What program do you use to create just plain text to convert to an SVG? Please tell me. I even go to a Free SVG converter create the SVG then try to add. Same result. Here is the kicker, I’ve done it before successfully. Can it be the Bambu Studio update causing it? You tell me. Thanks so much for helping me.
Well, there are a lot of unknowns so I’m not sure what specifically to suggest.
I’m trying to do is convert TEXT into an SVG
Are you generating this text yourself? Or is it already on an image you got from somewhere else?
If your file format is SVG after conversion, what can you do.
As I alluded to, an SVG can contain embedded media, like raster PNG images (or even videos, etc). So while it may look the same after conversion, it doesn’t mean the PNG was actually converted into vector paths, which is what Studio needs. For Studio’s needs, “SVG” refers specifically to native SVG vector-based path format.
What program do you use to create just plain text to convert to an SVG?
OK so if you’re creating the text yourself, then yes it makes a lot more sense to create the image in SVG format to begin with (no conversion from PNG). I don’t know what software you’re familiar with already… pretty much anything that works with vectors natively should be able to export to SVG paths, like Inkscape (free), Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, some CAD programs (exporting sketches), and so on. For simpler solutions there are numerous options, many of them online tools… I don’t have any specific one to recommend, but an Internet search for “text svg generator” brings up a bunch of options.
I’ve done it before successfully.
Only you can determine what is different this time. 
Can it be the Bambu Studio update causing it?
It’s certainly not impossible, but at this point doesn’t yet seem likely. SVG imports in general seem to work as intended and I personally haven’t seen any reports of this lately.
Thanks so much for helping me.
You’re very welcome! And the more specific information you can provide, the more specific folks like me can be with suggestions. Assumption is an enemy of efficiency
Cheers,
-Max
Thanks once again for that wealth of information. I’m new to this SVG thing. I’m sure I’ll get it. It all started when I wanted to type my own text and curve it, then save it for an importable SVG file for Bambu Studio. And the journey began.
I promise I won’t bother you again, I’ve got a picture. I go into Inkscape, just create a test text. I save the file. It says SVG., I realize that means different things now and
try to import it into Bambu Studio. This is the error message I get. I have tried all kids of programs. I’m confused. I’ve printed models with these SVGs before, without all of this drama. I wonder what went wrong? If you are tired answering I fully understand, I can be a pain. LOL
No worries, and no bother on my end!
Even though Inkscape uses SVG as its native file format, it also adds a lot of custom data to it. Studio is probably complaining about that. Try exporting the image from Inkscape as “Plain SVG”. File → Export and then in the dialog or sidebar that appears make sure “Plain SVG” is selected as the format at the bottom right.
I’ve got a picture
Not sure what you mean by that or it is relevant. Are you starting off in Inkscape with some kind of image, or just a new blank document?
-Max
@MaxThreeD Thank you for providing context to the file format issues here. Those of us in the GenX+ don’t necessarily have all of the connective knowledge that lets us diagnose issue.
It’s appreciated when people share that information patently so that we can continue to enjoy this hobby.
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Went into Inkscape as suggested. Exported as plain SVG. As soon as I try to import it into Bambu Studio I receive an error message. The picture I included is a screenshot of the error message. Then you can’t go any further. No choices. ??
You know 74 yrs ago, when I was born, I could have never dreamed of what I’m doing now. Printing objects, carrying around phones. WOW. What an exciting time to be alive, by the grace of GOD! I’ve encountered so many nice people, it gives me Faith in Humanity. Thanks Everyone !!
Allow me to throw this into the mix. I previously used my regular programs to convert this stuff into SVGs with no problem. I also successfully printed the projects no problem. Just about the time, I now noticed, that I started having problems, I got a Windows Update. It knocked out my 3 email accounts, so I know it did something. Tell me there is NO way any update could affect Bambu Studio. Everything that should work for these SVGs is not working??
Yah, my Brother works in the banking sector. They are having a ■■■■ of a time with the most recent security patch. He says MS is not backing down on it either. Something to do with the DoD.
I kinda regret recommending Inkscape… teaches me right! 
To be honest I always have issues with it whenever I give it a try… for years (decades?). Just now I went to try what I’ve been advising, and the thing just crashes whenever I display the font/text formatting preferences dialog. New version just released a few days ago… had high hopes, but nope, same crash.
But I did manage a test. And reminded me of something I forgot to mention… sorry!
Text in SVG can be represented as actual text characters, with formatting and font styles applied to them directly (like a in word processor). But, this is not what Studio needs. It needs just paths which represent the final formatted characters, not the actual text.
In other programs I’m used to (eg. Illustrator), there is an option when exporting the SVG – something like “convert text to paths.” But not in Inkscape, noooo…
In Inkscape, after you’ve created your text and formatted it as desired, select the text object(s), then Path → Object to Path in the top menus.
Then export to “Plain SVG” and try opening that in Studio. Et voila… I hope! I did actually try it this time
I previously used my regular programs to convert this stuff into SVGs with no problem.
I’m really not sure here because I don’t know anything about what you did previously. You’re saying you are following the exact same steps with the inputs and outputs as before, but now it’s not working? If you could explain what you did before, that may help. What program(s) were/are you using?
It is very highly unlikely that a Windows update broke anything like this (I mean never say never, but…). One way to check, if you still have those SVGs you made last time, do they still work for import into Studio?
for ya! 
-Max
(Early X-er, narrowly missing boomerism… 
)
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That did the trick. Export as plain SVG. Worked perfectly. I inadvertently found a much easier way to curve the text in Inkscape without the circle. So, I learned something new. Thank you so much.
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Yay, so glad to hear! It’s almost as fulfilling as solving my own problems!
Learning and figuring out new things sometimes feels annoying (insert grumpy old guy quote here), but it keeps the mind young!
Cheers,
-Max
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