SVG2TikZ

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### Install SVG2TikZ from Git Checkout

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/install.md

This sequence of commands clones the SVG2TikZ repository from GitHub, navigates into the directory, and installs it as a Python 3 package. This method is useful for development or when the latest version is needed.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz.git
cd svg2tikz
pip install .
```

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### Install SVG2TikZ using pip

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/install.md

This command installs the SVG2TikZ package using pip, making it available as a Python module and a command-line tool. Ensure pip is installed and updated.

```bash
pip install svg2tikz
```

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### Install svg2tikz on macOS

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/wiki/Installation-and-Usage

This snippet shows the commands to install necessary dependencies (cairo, pkg-config, gobject-introspection) using Homebrew and then install the svg2tikz Python package using pip.

```bash
brew install cairo pkg-config gobject-introspection
pip install svg2tikz
```

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### Verify SVG2TikZ Python Module Installation

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/install.md

After installing SVG2TikZ, you can verify the installation by importing the module in a Python 3 interpreter. This confirms that the package has been correctly added to your Python environment.

```python
import svg2tikz
```

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### Draw Foot Path in TikZ

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

Defines the path for the foot component using TikZ syntax. This path is constructed using Bezier curves and a straight line segment, with specified drawing and filling attributes.

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (0.2806, 0.01255).. controls (1.80006, 0.0098) and (2.46455, -0.02931) .. (1.55022, 0.25983).. controls (1.46244, 0.28759) and (1.25302, 0.35957) .. (1.08461, 0.48791).. controls (0.96181, 0.56917) and (0.77457, 0.60981) .. (0.61801, 0.62088).. controls (0.58522, 0.6232) and (0.55379, 0.62422) .. (0.52323, 0.62148).. controls (0.4078, 0.61131) and (0.30498, 0.54812) .. (0.17596, 0.464).. controls (0.13929, 0.19854) and (-0.05827, 0.01311) .. (0.2806, 0.0125) -- cycle;\n
```

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### Draw Thigh Path in TikZ

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

Defines the path for the thigh component using TikZ syntax. This path is a sequence of drawing commands including curves and straight lines, with specified colors and line properties.

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (0.23489, 5.24417).. controls (0.24789, 5.18345) and (0.24593, 5.08146) .. (0.24092, 4.8556).. controls (0.23326, 4.50973) and (0.24308, 4.39896) .. (0.30338, 4.15382).. controls (0.37273, 3.87191) and (0.3952, 3.62892) .. (0.36992, 3.40372).. controls (0.4783, 3.10227) and (0.64618, 3.01406) .. (0.79016, 2.99682).. controls (0.81982, 2.99327) and (0.84847, 2.99273) .. (0.87976, 2.99622).. controls (1.00951, 3.01079) and (1.18465, 3.09504) .. (1.25524, 3.32276).. controls (1.25549, 3.39971) and (1.27522, 3.4903) .. (1.29886, 3.52406).. controls (1.40255, 3.67209) and (1.44593, 3.92328) .. (1.46142, 4.46525).. controls (1.4467, 4.78798) and (1.53565, 5.45383) .. (1.53855, 5.88103).. controls (1.54563, 6.16964) and (1.11475, 6.17171) .. (0.90207, 6.17244).. controls (0.84398, 6.17264) and (0.80216, 6.17274) .. (0.7554, 6.17204).. controls (0.50573, 6.16816) and (0.115, 6.14067) .. (0.23489, 5.24417);\n
```

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### Draw Calf Path in TikZ

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

Defines the path for the calf component using TikZ syntax. This path consists of Bezier curves and lines, with specific styling for drawing and filling.

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (1.16312, 2.92339).. controls (1.11279, 2.78068) and (1.04991, 2.51646) .. (1.02337, 2.33625).. controls (0.96993, 1.97341) and (0.97082, 1.97911) .. (0.89825, 1.54901).. controls (0.86234, 1.33618) and (0.8471, 1.11987) .. (0.8573, 0.94698).. controls (0.8717, 0.65971) and (0.75582, 0.39403) .. (0.61336, 0.33848).. controls (0.5881, 0.32863) and (0.56201, 0.32539) .. (0.52692, 0.3324).. controls (0.41144, 0.3555) and (0.1986, 0.48976) .. (0.20932, 0.93085).. controls (0.21981, 1.27003) and (0.20895, 1.6992) .. (0.14059, 2.02779).. controls (0.06794, 2.37699) and (0.11809, 2.64748) .. (0.25717, 2.97495).. controls (0.33005, 3.13468) and (0.62011, 3.25057) .. (0.78457, 3.28224).. controls (0.81705, 3.28849) and (0.84463, 3.29146) .. (0.8778, 3.28371).. controls (1.00433, 3.25413) and (1.21223, 3.06852) .. (1.16312, 2.92339);\n
```

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### Assemble Articulated Leg in TikZ

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

Creates a TikZ picture to assemble the articulated leg. It includes definitions for joints, rotates individual members (torso, thigh, calf, feet) around specified pivot points, and draws connecting circles.

```latex
\begin{center}
	\tikzsetnextfilename{Test_articulated_leg}
	\begin{tikzpicture}[y=1cm, x=1cm, inner sep=0pt, outer sep=0pt]


		\input{joints_def}
		\input{articulated_leg/torso}

		\begin{scope}[rotate around={30:(hipArt)}]

			\input{articulated_leg/thigh}
			\begin{scope}[rotate around={-20:(kneeArt)}]

				\input{articulated_leg/calf}
				\begin{scope}[rotate around={10:(ankleArt)}]

					\input{articulated_leg/feet}
				\end{scope}
				\draw[line width=0.018cm] (ankleArt) circle(0.05);
			\end{scope}
			\draw[line width=0.018cm] (kneeArt) circle(0.05);
		\end{scope}
		\draw[line width=0.018cm] (hipArt) circle(0.05);


	\end{tikzpicture}
\end{center}\n
```

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### Define TikZ Macros for Articulation Points

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

This LaTeX code defines custom macros for specific points within a TikZ graphic, representing articulation joints. These macros simplify referencing these points in subsequent LaTeX code, making it easier to manipulate or annotate them.

```latex
\newcommand{\hipArt}{(1.3537, 6.2435)}
\newcommand{\kneeArt}{(1.3537, 3.3575)}
\newcommand{\ankleArt}{(1.0781, 0.6906)}
```

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### Export SVG Path to TikZ Code

Source: https://github.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/blob/master/docs/example.md

This code snippet represents the TikZ path data generated from an SVG file. It defines the drawing commands, including curves and line segments, to render a specific part of the SVG. This output is typically generated by tools like SVG2Tikz.

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (0.18996, 6.67363).. controls (0.16754, 6.59255) and (0.16587, 6.586) .. (0.15354, 6.54586).. controls (0.14121, 6.50572) and (0.12729, 6.46367) .. (0.11179, 6.41973).. controls (-0.02653, 6.02751) and (-0.05811, 5.5991) .. (0.22882, 5.29253).. controls (0.35169, 5.23787) and (1.0929, 5.23726) .. (1.51182, 5.37904).. controls (1.51506, 5.42205) and (1.51951, 5.47389) .. (1.52318, 5.52894).. controls (1.53178, 5.65804) and (1.53761, 5.77619) .. (1.53855, 5.88105).. controls (1.5442, 5.91233) and (1.54938, 5.96152) .. (1.55409, 6.02865).. controls (1.55881, 6.09577) and (1.56455, 6.22178) .. (1.56682, 6.28381).. controls (1.5691, 6.34584) and (1.5715, 6.42702) .. (1.57298, 6.4857).. controls (1.57446, 6.54439) and (1.57524, 6.58326) .. (1.57734, 6.68764) -- cycle;
```

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (0.23489, 5.24417).. controls (0.24789, 5.18345) and (0.24593, 5.08146) .. (0.24092, 4.8556).. controls (0.23326, 4.50973) and (0.24308, 4.39896) .. (0.30338, 4.15382).. controls (0.37273, 3.87191) and (0.3952, 3.62892) .. (0.36992, 3.40372).. controls (0.4783, 3.10227) and (0.64618, 3.01406) .. (0.79016, 2.99682).. controls (0.81982, 2.99327) and (0.84847, 2.99273) .. (0.87976, 2.99622).. controls (1.00951, 3.01079) and (1.18465, 3.09504) .. (1.25524, 3.32276).. controls (1.25549, 3.39971) and (1.27522, 3.4903) .. (1.29886, 3.52406).. controls (1.40255, 3.67209) and (1.44593, 3.92328) .. (1.46142, 4.46525).. controls (1.4467, 4.78798) and (1.53565, 5.45383) .. (1.53855, 5.88103).. controls (1.54563, 6.16964) and (1.11475, 6.17171) .. (0.90207, 6.17244).. controls (0.84398, 6.17264) and (0.80216, 6.17274) .. (0.7554, 6.17204).. controls (0.50573, 6.16816) and (0.115, 6.14067) .. (0.23489, 5.24417);
```

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (1.16312, 2.92339).. controls (1.11279, 2.78068) and (1.04991, 2.51646) .. (1.02337, 2.33625).. controls (0.96993, 1.97341) and (0.97082, 1.97911) .. (0.89825, 1.54901).. controls (0.86234, 1.33618) and (0.8471, 1.11987) .. (0.8573, 0.94698).. controls (0.8717, 0.65971) and (0.75582, 0.39403) .. (0.61336, 0.33848).. controls (0.5881, 0.32863) and (0.56201, 0.32539) .. (0.52692, 0.3324).. controls (0.41144, 0.3555) and (0.1986, 0.48976) .. (0.20932, 0.93085).. controls (0.21981, 1.27003) and (0.20895, 1.6992) .. (0.14059, 2.02779).. controls (0.06794, 2.37699) and (0.11809, 2.64748) .. (0.25717, 2.97495).. controls (0.33005, 3.13468) and (0.62011, 3.25057) .. (0.78457, 3.28224).. controls (0.81705, 3.28849) and (0.84463, 3.29146) .. (0.8778, 3.28371).. controls (1.00433, 3.25413) and (1.21223, 3.06852) .. (1.16312, 2.92339);
```

```latex
\path[draw=black,fill=white,line cap=round,line width=0.01855cm] (0.2806, 0.01255).. controls (1.80006, 0.0098) and (2.46455, -0.02931) .. (1.55022, 0.25983).. controls (1.46244, 0.28759) and (1.25302, 0.35957) .. (1.08461, 0.48791).. controls (0.96181, 0.56917) and (0.77457, 0.60981) .. (0.61801, 0.62088).. controls (0.58522, 0.6232) and (0.55379, 0.62422) .. (0.52323, 0.62148).. controls (0.4078, 0.61131) and (0.30498, 0.54812) .. (0.17596, 0.464).. controls (0.13929, 0.19854) and (-0.05827, 0.01311) .. (0.2806, 0.0125) -- cycle;
```

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### SVG2TikZ Command Line Interface

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Provides command-line options for converting SVG files to TikZ code without Python scripting. Supports various output formats, text modes, and advanced features.

```bash
# Basic conversion to stdout
svg2tikz input.svg

# Convert to standalone LaTeX document
svg2tikz --standalone input.svg > output.tex

# Convert to figure only (tikzpicture environment)
svg2tikz --figonly input.svg > figure.tex

# Convert with code only (no wrapping)
svg2tikz --codeonly input.svg > paths.tex

# Specify output unit and scale
svg2tikz --output-unit mm --scale 2.0 input.svg

# Handle text modes
svg2tikz --texmode raw input.svg          # Pass text unchanged
svg2tikz --texmode math input.svg         # Wrap in math mode
svg2tikz --texmode escape input.svg       # Escape special chars (default)

# Arrow and marker handling
svg2tikz --markings arrows --arrow latex input.svg
svg2tikz --markings interpret input.svg   # Interpret SVG markers

# Copy output to clipboard (Linux/macOS)
svg2tikz --clipboard input.svg

# Additional options
svg2tikz --wrap input.svg                 # Wrap long lines
svg2tikz --noreversey input.svg           # Keep SVG Y-axis direction
svg2tikz --verbose input.svg              # Add element IDs as comments
svg2tikz --crop input.svg                 # Add preview package for cropping
svg2tikz --round-number 3 input.svg       # Decimal precision
svg2tikz --notext input.svg               # Ignore all text elements

# Use svg.path library for paths
svg2tikz --svg-paths input.svg

# Handle subscript/superscript in text
svg2tikz --subsup-mode latex input.svg    # Convert to LaTeX notation

# Version information
svg2tikz --version
```

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### Convert SVG to TikZ with Different Output Formats (Python)

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Demonstrates converting an SVG string to TikZ code using the `svg2tikz` library. It shows how to generate a standalone LaTeX document, a figure-only TikZ environment, or just the raw TikZ path commands. The `codeoutput` parameter controls the format, and `crop=True` can be used for standalone output with a tight bounding box.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="5cm" height="5cm" viewBox="0 0 100 100"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <circle cx="50" cy="50" r="40" fill="red" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"/>
</svg>'''

# Standalone - complete LaTeX document ready to compile
standalone = convert_file(StringIO(svg), codeoutput="standalone")
# Output:
# \documentclass{article}
# \usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
# \usepackage{tikz}
# \begin{document}
# \definecolor{cff0000}{RGB}{255,0,0}
# \def \globalscale {1.0}
# \begin{tikzpicture}[y=1cm, x=1cm, yscale=-\globalscale, xscale=\globalscale, ...]
#   \path[fill=cff0000,draw=black,line width=0.02cm] (0.5, 0.5) circle (0.4cm);
# \end{tikzpicture}
# \end{document}

# Standalone with crop (for tight bounding box)
cropped = convert_file(StringIO(svg), codeoutput="standalone", crop=True)
# Adds: \usepackage[active,tightpage]{preview}
#       \PreviewEnvironment{tikzpicture}

# Figure only - tikzpicture environment for inclusion in documents
figonly = convert_file(StringIO(svg), codeoutput="figonly")
# Output:
# \definecolor{cff0000}{RGB}{255,0,0}
# \def \globalscale {1.0}
# \begin{tikzpicture}[y=1cm, x=1cm, yscale=-\globalscale, xscale=\globalscale, ...]
#   \path[fill=cff0000,draw=black,line width=0.02cm] (0.5, 0.5) circle (0.4cm);
# \end{tikzpicture}

# Code only - raw TikZ path commands
codeonly = convert_file(StringIO(svg), codeoutput="codeonly")
# Output:
#   \path[fill=cff0000,draw=black,line width=0.02cm] (0.5, 0.5) circle (0.4cm);

```

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### SVG Text Conversion Modes (Python)

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Demonstrates different modes for handling text elements within SVG files during conversion to TikZ. Supports raw text, math delimiters, and attribute-based mode selection.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg_text = "..."

# Raw mode - passes text through unchanged (for pre-formatted LaTeX)
code = convert_file(StringIO(svg_text), texmode="raw", codeoutput="codeonly")
# Text is passed through as-is, useful for embedded LaTeX

# Math mode - wraps all text in (...) math delimiters
code = convert_file(StringIO(svg_text), texmode="math", codeoutput="codeonly")
# Output: \node[...] {...} {\(Formula: $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$\)};

# Attribute mode - reads texmode from SVG attribute
svg_with_attr = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="10cm" height="3cm" viewBox="0 0 1000 300"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1">
  <text x="250" y="150" data-texmode="raw">$\alpha + \beta$</text>
</svg>'''

code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_with_attr),
    texmode="attribute",
    texmode_attribute="data-texmode",
    codeoutput="codeonly"
)
```

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### Control Text Conversion Mode in TikZ

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Demonstrates how to control text conversion using different `texmode` options. The 'escape' mode is the default and handles special LaTeX characters by escaping them.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg_text = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="10cm" height="3cm" viewBox="0 0 1000 300"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1">
  <text x="250" y="150">Formula: $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$</text>
</svg>'''

# Escape mode (default) - escapes special LaTeX characters
code = convert_file(StringIO(svg_text), texmode="escape", codeoutput="codeonly")
# Special characters like $, %, _, etc. are escaped
```

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### SVG Path Library Mode (Python)

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Utilizes TikZ's svg.path library for direct SVG path syntax conversion. Offers standard conversion or direct use of SVG path commands.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg_complex_path = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="4in" height="2in" viewBox="0 0 4000 2000"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <path d="M 1000 750 L 2000 750 Q 2250 1000 2500 1250 Z"
        fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="100"/>
</svg>'''

# Standard conversion (converts path commands to TikZ)
code = convert_file(StringIO(svg_complex_path), svg_paths=False, codeoutput="codeonly")
# Output: \path[...] (x, y) -- (x2, y2) .. controls ... -- cycle;

# SVG path mode (uses svg.path library)
code = convert_file(StringIO(svg_complex_path), svg_paths=True, codeoutput="standalone")
# Output includes: \usetikzlibrary{svg.path}
# And uses: \path[...] svg {M 1000 750 L 2000 750 Q 2250 1000 2500 1250 Z};
```

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### LaTeX: Animating TikZ Components with SVG2TikZ

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

This LaTeX code snippet demonstrates how to integrate modular TikZ figures, exported using SVG2TikZ, into a LaTeX document. It defines articulation points as commands and uses nested TikZ scopes with the 'rotate around' option to animate different parts of a figure, such as a human body. This approach allows for programmatic control and animation of vector graphics within a LaTeX environment.

```latex
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{tikz}

% Define articulation points (coordinates extracted from SVG)
\newcommand{\hipArt}{(1.3537, 6.2435)}
\newcommand{\kneeArt}{(1.3537, 3.3575)}
\newcommand{\ankleArt}{(1.0781, 0.6906)}

\begin{document}

\begin{tikzpicture}[y=1cm, x=1cm, inner sep=0pt, outer sep=0pt]
    % Include torso (exported from SVG)
    \input{parts/torso.tex}

    % Thigh with rotation around hip joint
    \begin{scope}[rotate around={30:\hipArt}]
        \input{parts/thigh.tex}

        % Calf with rotation around knee joint
        \begin{scope}[rotate around={-20:\kneeArt}]
            \input{parts/calf.tex}

            % Foot with rotation around ankle joint
            \begin{scope}[rotate around={10:\ankleArt}]
                \input{parts/foot.tex}
            \end{scope}

            % Draw ankle joint
            \draw[line width=0.018cm] \ankleArt circle(0.05);
        \end{scope}

        % Draw knee joint
        \draw[line width=0.018cm] \kneeArt circle(0.05);
    \end{scope}

    % Draw hip joint
    \draw[line width=0.018cm] \hipArt circle(0.05);
\end{tikzpicture}

\end{document}
```

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### Selective Element Conversion (Python)

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Converts specific SVG elements by their IDs, allowing for targeted extraction of components from complex drawings. Supports converting single or multiple elements.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg_multiple = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="12cm" height="4cm" viewBox="0 0 1200 400"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1">
  <rect x="1" y="1" width="1198" height="398" id="rect1"
        fill="none" stroke="blue" stroke-width="2"/>
  <rect x="400" y="100" width="400" height="200" id="rect2"
        fill="yellow" stroke="navy" stroke-width="10"/>
  <rect x="600" y="150" width="200" height="100" id="rect3"
        fill="none" stroke="green" stroke-width="5"/>
</svg>'''

# Convert only rect1
code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_multiple),
    ids=["rect1"],
    verbose=True,           # Add element IDs as comments
    codeoutput="codeonly"
)
# Output includes only rect1 with comment

# Convert multiple specific elements
code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_multiple),
    ids=["rect1", "rect3"],
    verbose=True,
    codeoutput="codeonly"
)
# Output includes rect1 and rect3, excludes rect2
```

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### Convert SVG with Transformations to TikZ Figure (Python)

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

This Python code snippet demonstrates converting an SVG containing various transformations (translate, rotate, scale, matrix) into TikZ code. The `convert_file` function from `svg2tikz` is used with `codeoutput="figonly"` to generate a TikZ picture environment. Setting `verbose=True` adds comments indicating group and element IDs in the output.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

svg_transforms = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="10cm" height="10cm" viewBox="0 0 100 100"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <g transform="translate(20, 30)">
    <rect x="0" y="0" width="20" height="10" fill="blue"/>
  </g>
  <g transform="rotate(45, 50, 50)">
    <rect x="40" y="40" width="20" height="20" fill="green"/>
  </g>
  <g transform="scale(0.5)">
    <circle cx="80" cy="80" r="10" fill="red"/>
  </g>
  <rect x="10" y="10" width="30" height="30" fill="yellow"
        transform="matrix(0.866, 0.5, -0.5, 0.866, 20, 10)"/>
</svg>'''

code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_transforms),
    codeoutput="figonly",
    verbose=True            # Show group/element IDs in comments
)
# Output includes TikZ scope environments with transforms:
# \begin{scope}[shift={(2.0, 7.0)}]
#   \path[fill=blue] (0.0, 0.0) rectangle (2.0, 1.0);
# \end{scope}
# \begin{scope}[rotate around={-45:(5.0, 5.0)}]
#   \path[fill=green] (4.0, 4.0) rectangle (6.0, 6.0);
# \end{scope}

```

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### Inkscape Extension Usage for SVG to TikZ Export

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Instructions for using SVG2TikZ as an Inkscape extension. This involves copying specific files to the Inkscape extensions directory and then accessing the export functionality through the Inkscape Extensions menu. The process includes selecting elements, configuring export options, and applying the export.

```shell
# Extension location (copy tikz_export.py, tikz_export_effect.inx, tikz_export_output.inx):
# Linux: ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/
# Windows: C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\inkscape\extensions\
# macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/org.inkscape.Inkscape/config/inkscape/extensions/

# In Inkscape:
# 1. Open your SVG file
# 2. Select elements to export (or none for entire document)
# 3. Go to Extensions > Export > Export to TikZ path
# 4. Configure options:
#    - Output format (Standalone/Figure/Code only)
#    - Text mode (Escape/Raw/Math)
#    - Scale factor
#    - Output unit
#    - Marker handling
#    - Copy to clipboard option
# 5. Click Apply

# The exported code can be used in LaTeX:
# \documentclass{article}
# \usepackage{tikz}
# \begin{document}
# \input{exported_figure.tex}  % For figonly output
# \end{document}

```

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### Convert SVG String to TikZ Code

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Converts SVG content provided as a string directly to TikZ code. Supports various options for output format, arrow interpretation, and writing directly to a file. Useful for dynamic SVG generation.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_svg

# Simple SVG with a path
svg_arrow = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="4in" height="2in" viewBox="0 0 4000 2000"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <defs>
    <marker id="Triangle" viewBox="0 0 10 10" refX="0" refY="5"
      markerUnits="strokeWidth" markerWidth="4" markerHeight="3" orient="auto">
      <path d="M 0 0 L 10 5 L 0 10 z" />
    </marker>
  </defs>
  <path d="M 1000 750 L 2000 750 L 2500 1250"
        fill="none" stroke="black" stroke-width="100"
        marker-end="url(#Triangle)" />
</svg>'''

# Convert with arrow markers interpreted
code = convert_svg(
    svg_arrow,
    returnstring=True,
    codeoutput="codeonly",
    indent=False,
    markings="arrows",      # Options: "ignore", "include", "interpret", "arrows"
    arrow="latex"           # Arrow style: "latex", "stealth", "to", ">"
)
print(code)

# Write output directly to file
convert_svg(
    svg_arrow,
    no_output=False,
    returnstring=False,
    output="output.tex",
    codeoutput="standalone",
    crop=True               # Add preview package for cropping
)
```

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### Convert SVG File to TikZ Code

Source: https://context7.com/xyz2tex/svg2tikz/llms.txt

Converts an SVG file or stream to TikZ code. Supports various output formats (standalone, figure-only, code-only), unit scaling, text handling, and coordinate rounding. Can read from file paths or StringIO objects.

```python
from svg2tikz import convert_file
from io import StringIO

# Convert SVG file to standalone LaTeX document
tikz_code = convert_file("drawing.svg")
print(tikz_code)

# Convert from StringIO with code-only output (no document wrapper)
svg_content = r'''<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?>
<svg width="12cm" height="4cm" viewBox="0 0 1200 400"
     xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1">
  <rect x="100" y="100" width="400" height="200"
        fill="yellow" stroke="navy" stroke-width="10"/>
</svg>'''

code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_content),
    codeoutput="codeonly",  # Options: "standalone", "figonly", "codeonly"
    output_unit="cm",        # Options: "mm", "cm", "m", "in", "pt", "px", "Q", "pc"
    scale=1.5,              # Apply scale factor to output
    indent=True,            # Indent generated code
    wrap=False              # Wrap long lines at 80 characters
)
print(code)

# Convert with figure-only output (tikzpicture environment, no document)
code = convert_file(
    StringIO(svg_content),
    codeoutput="figonly",
    noreversey=True,        # Don't flip Y-axis (keep SVG coordinate system)
    round_number=2          # Round coordinates to 2 decimal places
)
```
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