diff --git a/examples/paths.py b/examples/paths.py
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+import axi
+import sys
+
+def main():
+    filename = sys.argv[1]
+    d = axi.Drawing(axi.load_paths(filename))
+    d = d.scale(1, -1)
+    d = d.scale_to_fit(12, 8.5)
+    d = d.sort_paths()
+    d = d.join_paths(0.001)
+    d = d.simplify_paths(0.001)
+    d.render().write_to_png('out.png')
+    axi.draw(d)
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    main()