Visualize
Simulator
Select the objects you wish to see in a simulated preview. If you want to watch your whole design being simulated, select everything (Ctrl+A) or nothing.
Then run Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Visualize and Export > Simulator / Realistic Preview and enjoy.
Simulation Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut Keys | Effect |
|---|---|
| play forward | |
| play backward | |
| speed up | |
| slow down | |
| one frame forward | |
| one frame backward | |
| pause/start animation |
It is also possible to zoom and pan the simulation with the mouse.
Run Simulator Independently
Run the simulator by itself on any supported embroidery file:
PYTHONPATH=/usr/share/inkscape/extensions python -m lib.simulator path/to/myfile.ext
Stitch Plan Preview
Run Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Visualize and Export > Stitch Plan Preview. This will insert the stitch plan directly into your document to the right side of your canvas.
You can inspect it from there and delete it afterwards.