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I am trying to export a .SVG or .PDF of a Grease Pencil object generated with Geometry Nodes, but I have run into a problem.

Here is the situation:

  • I start with a curve and use Geometry Nodes to modify it.
  • That curve is then converted into a Grease Pencil object.
  • However, Blender still identifies the result as a “Curve” object instead of a true Grease Pencil object.
  • Because of this, I cannot export it as a .SVG or .PDF file; the export options do not recognise it.

Additional issues:

  • Applying the Geometry Nodes modifier prompts a conversion (e.g. to Mesh or GP object). However, when I do that, the Grease Pencil data (fill colour, stroke, etc.) is lost.
  • I understand that I could start directly with a Grease Pencil object, but I specifically want to control the Grease Pencil fill using a curve that is why I am using Geometry Nodes in the first place.

Question:

How can I properly export a Geometry Nodes-generated Grease Pencil object (originally from a curve) as a .SVG or .PDF without losing its visual data?

I have attached a .blend file for anyone who wants to take a look or attempt a solution.

Thank you in advance!

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If you don't want your curve object to be converted into a grease pencil object upon applying your geometry nodes, I would suggest that you place your geometry nodes modifier on your grease pencil object instead. Use an Object Info node to input your curve object into the GN modifier.

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This way, there would be no contradictions since your GN Modifier is applied to a GP object and outputs a GP object as well.

I can also confirm that you don't need to apply the GN modifier to export as an SVG or PDF file. Both are possible now.


Blender 4.5.3

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  • $\begingroup$ This is genius, Thank you for the solution. $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 22 at 6:07
  • $\begingroup$ no problem at all 😉 $\endgroup$ Commented Oct 22 at 23:20

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