Precise SVG Import
Support and frequently asked questions.
Getting Started
- Install the add-in from the Autodesk App Store
- Restart Fusion if it was open during installation
- Open or create a design, then edit a sketch (or the add-in will create one)
- Go to the SOLID tab → INSERT panel → click Precise SVG Import
- Select your SVG file and review the auto-detected settings
- Click Import
Frequently Asked Questions
My SVG still imports at the wrong size
The add-in auto-detects the source application from SVG metadata. If your file was created by an unrecognized application, the add-in defaults to 96 DPI. Try switching to Manual DPI mode and entering the correct DPI for your source application:
- Inkscape: 96 DPI
- Adobe Illustrator: 72 DPI
- Affinity Designer: 96 DPI
- Figma: 96 DPI
- CorelDRAW: 96 DPI
Some paths are missing after import
The add-in will warn you about unsupported elements. Common causes:
- Text elements must be converted to paths/outlines in your vector editor before exporting to SVG
- Clip paths and masks are not supported — flatten or remove them before export
- CSS-styled paths with
display: none are intentionally skipped
The geometry is offset from where I expected
Check the Origin Mode setting in the import dialog. "Preserve" keeps the SVG's original coordinate origin. "Center" places geometry centered on the sketch origin. Try different modes to find what works for your workflow.
I get an error about a malformed SVG
Some SVG editors produce files with non-standard formatting. Try:
- Open the SVG in Inkscape and re-save as "Plain SVG"
- Open in a text editor and check for obvious XML errors
- If the problem persists, send us the SVG file and we'll investigate
Where is the add-in button?
The button is in the SOLID tab, under the INSERT panel. If you don't see it, check that the add-in is enabled under Tools → Add-Ins (look for "Precise SVG Import" or "NCL_PreciseSVGImport").
Does it work on macOS?
Yes. The add-in supports both Windows 10/11 and macOS 12 (Monterey) or later.
Known Limitations
- SVG text elements must be converted to paths before import
- Embedded raster images in SVGs are not imported
- SVG filters (blur, drop shadow, etc.) are not supported
- Very large SVGs with thousands of paths may take longer to process
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