Need input on text idea.

Post by **jmaggi3** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:45 am

Is there any program out there, or some way to get curved text into Cut2D?

Post by **CRFultz** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:16 pm

Maybe Corel?

Post by **Audiomanics** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:18 pm

Any CAD-program, exporting vectors?

Kees

Post by **tamathumper** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:46 pm

DeskEngrave is a free program that will convert curved text into G-code or DXF. I have not tried it with Cut2D.

http://www.deskam.com/deskengrave.html

This is from their website:

DeskEngrave is a basic True Type Font to Vector Converter that allows saving of G-Code or DXF files. It will convert a single line of text into the required toolpaths for engraving. It can create toolpaths aligned along an arc or straight line. It includes a TTF 'Stick Style' font - Stick40. It is being released to the CNC community free of charge. We hope you enjoy using DeskEngrave.

Post by **metalworkz** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:59 am

You should be able to do it with most any CAD program, save as a .dxf and import into Cut2d. Many times I will volunteer to do it to help out, but my drive crashed recently and I don't currently have the ability.

Post by **mboydraska** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:42 am

I use Deskengrave quite often, works great. Nice part, it is FREE

Post by **remi** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:14 am

I use DesignCad it can draw text along a curve, then export the drawing as .dxf, then import in Cut2D.

Post by **Steve S** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:24 am

Inkscape might be able to do it for you. It's a freeware vector graphics program that can do text on a curve. It can also export as DXF. Not certain it will work for you but it's worth a look.

http://www.inkscape.org/index.php?lang=en

Post by **jmaggi3** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:52 pm

Just wanted to thank everyone on thier great ideas.

Was able to make a Christmas ornament for a relative who loved it.

Cut 2D won't allow for a preview in clear plastic, but the attached is what I made her.

Post by **metalworkz** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:27 am

Cool ornament, I take it that the center part is suspended somehow. Thanks for sharing the final design with us.

Post by **tamathumper** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:16 am

That's awesome!

What font did you end up using?

Post by **jmaggi3** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:55 am

The True type font is called "Nightmare Before Christmas" from the Tim Burton anamation.

I tryed to attach the font to this post, but this forum does not allow ttf extensions.

Post by **tamathumper** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:25 pm

On some forums I have to .ZIP files before I can attach them.

Post by **jmaggi3** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:18 pm

Second times the charm, hope this zip works.

Post by **tamathumper** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:57 am

Thanks !

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