Quote Originally Posted by jedfrechette
Using the TARBALL version of rev. 1691 SVG shows up in the import menu but the import fails complaining that the file is not suitable for the chosen filter (SVG). SVG files are not recognized when trying to import using "All files"

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Jed
You might try deleting your preferences (this is the equivalent of the "reinstall windows" helpine suggestion I know, but there is a specific reason why it's useful here).

Alex