# Destructive Clip

An Inkscape Extension which works like Object|Clip|Set except that the paths clipped are actually **modified**. Thus the clipping is included when exported, for example as a DXF file. Select two or more **paths** then choose Extensions|Modify path|Destructive clip. The topmost path will be used to clip the others.

## Make some path and draw clipping border

<p class="callout warning">Curves (including Arcs) in paths are not supported (use Extensions → Modify path → Flatten Beziers) and non-path objects in the selection will be ignored. Use Object → Ungroup.</p>

Maybe you need to combine multiple contours with CTRL + K before running the extension

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## Run the extension and get the result

The order of selection defines what is clipped by which contour.

[![grafik.png](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/XYD2SZTV9oE1i1Sf-grafik.png)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/XYD2SZTV9oE1i1Sf-grafik.png)