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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: kolias on September 13, 2009, 10:01:43 AM

Title: Lettering
Post by: kolias on September 13, 2009, 10:01:43 AM

I was working on some engraving samples and importing the dxf from acad to LC I could see the shape of my sign but not the lettering. Then I notice in LC under the “Loading Option. Autoclean Settings” the entry “Ignore Text Entities”.

Since I’m a beginner I wonder why would you want to ignore Text Entities when you are importing a project into LC.
Nicolas

Title: Re: Lettering
Post by: RICH on September 13, 2009, 11:09:34 AM

I think the intent may have been...  that you can import a drawing that has text on it but that the text wouldn't
be imported. Some other programs do the same.IE; you don't want the detail title to import. Sounds logical!   ???

RICH

Title: Re: Lettering
Post by: kolias on September 13, 2009, 11:26:58 AM

Thank you RICH
Nicolas

Title: Re: Lettering
Post by: ger21 on September 13, 2009, 12:03:53 PM

When most 2D CAM programs import .dxf files with text, the text can not be read, because it's usually not in a vector format.

Title: Re: Lettering
Post by: kolias on September 13, 2009, 12:09:47 PM

Good to know Gerry
Nicolas