I'm trying to make stencils on AutoCAD and then laser cut the pieces out. I used the type tool and the Lasercamm did not recognize the type as part of the drawing. I'm wondering if there is a way I can turn the type into an regular lines in the autocad file.
Non Sequitur
Apr 7, 16 4:10 pm
Laser cutters dont like certain fonts (true types & raster if I recall correctly).
cadomestique
Apr 7, 16 4:19 pm
Explode the font to lines and arcs. Problem solved. //
There's a free LISP rutine for that.
proto
Apr 7, 16 4:39 pm
or run it through illustrator to convert to outline first
matt22
Apr 7, 16 4:51 pm
how exactly do you use illustrator to do it?
Stasis
Apr 7, 16 5:58 pm
matt22,
Create a text in illustrator, then go to 'type' menu on top to find 'Create Outlines' tool.
you can also use a keyboard short cut 'Shift+Control+O'
matt22
Apr 7, 16 6:03 pm
Thanks for the help
cadomestique
Apr 7, 16 6:10 pm
@ proto
No need for additional tools, when exported to autocad format all text is already exploded to simple lines.
I'm trying to make stencils on AutoCAD and then laser cut the pieces out. I used the type tool and the Lasercamm did not recognize the type as part of the drawing. I'm wondering if there is a way I can turn the type into an regular lines in the autocad file.
Laser cutters dont like certain fonts (true types & raster if I recall correctly).
Explode the font to lines and arcs. Problem solved. //
There's a free LISP rutine for that.
or run it through illustrator to convert to outline first
how exactly do you use illustrator to do it?
matt22,
Create a text in illustrator, then go to 'type' menu on top to find 'Create Outlines' tool.
you can also use a keyboard short cut 'Shift+Control+O'
Thanks for the help
@ proto
No need for additional tools, when exported to autocad format all text is already exploded to simple lines.