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* Press **Next >** | * Press **Next >** | ||
- | * Use the mouse to place your text and drag it to the desired size. You do not have to place the text precisely, it is simple to adjust the size and position later. | + | |
- | * Type in " | + | {{: |
- | * Mark the center point of the arc and the starting position of the text. | + | * Press **Finish** |
- | * Move the mouse clockwise to mark the end position | + | {{: |
- | * In the parameter window to the right you can see the parameters of the texts. Click on " | + | |
- | * You can type in different values that affect your text. Experiment with the mill diameter. | + | * Press the **Add a new text on arc** button |
- | * By pressing " | + | {{:wiki: |
- | * When you are satisfied with your engraving you can use these buttons to create NC-code, RIT-files or BEA-files (used by CamModul). | + | * Enter **PETTERSON** in the text field and adjust |
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+ | * Press **Next > | ||
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+ | * Press **Finish** | ||
+ | * Move the arc:ed Pettersson | ||
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+ | * To create the G-codes press the **Create NC** button in the top toolbar | ||
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+ | * Change the NC parameters to any desired setting. You can also choose what post-processor that will be used to translate the text to G-code. | ||
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+ | * Press **OK** when done | ||
+ | * Name your NC files and press **Save** | ||
These are just a few of the functions of TextMilling. Experiment with different fonts, rotations, mirroring and parameters. | These are just a few of the functions of TextMilling. Experiment with different fonts, rotations, mirroring and parameters. | ||
Good Luck! | Good Luck! | ||