Then, when I go to import the SVG drawing with a scale factor of 96 into Design Space, the imported drawing becomes far too large for the canvas. So, when working in inches, I use a scale factor of 96. If I use a different scale factor, especially one that is significantly different from 96 with inches, the outset/inset path simply goes very weird, and is in no way parallel to the original path (and often bears little resemblance to the original path).

In order for the path tools to 'behave', I need to use a scale factor of 96 when adding these contour lines that are a short distance inside or outside the slected path. I like to use the inset and outset path tools to create a contour line for cutting. By using the proper scaling factor, depending on the units I am working with (inches, by the way), I am able to import a saved SVG file into Design Space and it will appear on the Design Space canvas with the same dimensions as the work created in Inkscape.

I am using Inkscape to create line art for use in Cricut Design Space. I'm goiing to add to this thread, since my issue is similar to HeatherYeager's.

Inkscape font larger than 144