Proud Text on 3D object
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Proud Text on 3D object
Imported a 3D model into VCarve Pro 11.405. I understand VCarve has limited abilities to edit 3D. Is it possible to add text the stands proud, raised. The portion needed for the raised text gets is flat and gets carved out with the 3d Image. Do I need to be able to edit the image at a level above VCarves ability? Should I add a zero plane for the text?
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Re: Proud Text on 3D object
I believe I have a method for doing this. I’ll check in and see how others approach this. My initial thoughts are that it will require two CRV files. One to cut the text and one to 3D rough and finish. Both will need to import the 3D model just at different thickness. The 2D text will use “project toolpath to 3D on a profile tooplath.
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Re: Proud Text on 3D object
One way I describe here - viewtopic.php?p=235552#p235552 - with an example file.
That was before levels etc were added to the 3D side of things so I don't know if there is a better way of doing it now.
That was before levels etc were added to the 3D side of things so I don't know if there is a better way of doing it now.
Re: Proud Text on 3D object
If you have VCarve in V10.5 or higher, you can take advantage of the level clipping feature to add the text to your imported model. To do that create a new level with combine mode set to add, and add one of the rectangular tabs from clipart tab. Position and resize the tab so that it covers the are where you want the text to be added. Then create some text using "Create text" tool and having it selected enable clipping effect on the level that contains the rectangular tab. You should get something similar to this:
Greg K.
Hope that this helps,Greg K.