StringVG

A simple GUI tool built with PyQt5 that allows batch modification of SVG files by adding or removing attributes from path elements.

Features

• Add attributes to all <path> elements in SVG files
• Remove specific attributes from all <path> elements
• Process multiple SVG files in the current directory
• Progress bar to track batch processing
• Simple and intuitive interface

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/PeterCastler/StringVG.git
cd StringVG

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\activate  # On Windows
source venv/bin/activate  # On Unix or MacOS

3. Install dependencies:

pip install PyQt5

Usage

1. Activate the virtual environment (if not already activated):

.\venv\Scripts\activate  # On Windows
source venv/bin/activate  # On Unix or MacOS

2. Run the script:

python StringVG.py

3. In the GUI:
   • Select whether to add or remove attributes
   • Enter the attribute string (e.g., fill="currentColor")
   • Click "Process SVGs" to modify all SVG files in the current directory
   • Progress bar will show the processing status
   • Click "Close" when finished

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• PyQt5

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024 Peter Castler