Importing Custom Shapes

[trayres]

I don't see how to import custom shapes.

I export the SVG, open inkscape, make changes, save the changed file - but how do we actually trigger the import?

[xotmatrix]

Edit > Circuit specific settings > Advanced > Shape: User defined > Import

[richardson1959]

I didn't realize that pins had to be placed at the intersection of major grid-lines in Inkscape. It didn't take too long to figure that out though. Inkscape has an alignment tool that you can use to line up different objects (strings). Subscripts are a pain, but I've gotten better at guessing what the string will look like in Digital.

[hneemann]

Try to add a text like Y_1^{n+1} to the SVG file.
I expect such a string to be formatted correctly if imported into the simulator.

[richardson1959]

Yes, it is formatted correctly. I think the issue is that Inkscape does not support Digital syntax for subscripts/superscripts so the strings look very different in the two applications.

[trayres]

I was re-sizing the SVG document in Inkscape after making changes - this made it impossible to figure out where the pins "should be". I think it's implicitly reading from the upper left hand corner, which moves if you re-size the diagram.

NOT re-sizing the SVG, I was able to get the pins where I want them! Thanks everybody!

[LucianoSaldivia]

I was re-sizing the SVG document in Inkscape after making changes - this made it impossible to figure out where the pins "should be". I think it's implicitly reading from the upper left hand corner, which moves if you re-size the diagram.

NOT re-sizing the SVG, I was able to get the pins where I want them! Thanks everybody!

I'm having trouble understanding what to do to make a working example of this. I just want to create a simple custom shape to start, and then modify similar ones. Let's say i want to make a 4to1 multiplexer with the trapezoid shape. How would i do this?
I'd be happy if you send me any example file, or any useful tutorial or resource to look into, thanks in advance.