I tried to use QCAD for engraving.
When I export the engraving text to my CAM application I get a different length for the text and it seems an offset in X-direction.
Although some characters change their appearance "here the Q".
By modifying the text with modify--> break (shown on the first line) I get the right result but I can't modify the text anymore.
version is 3.12.1.0
[solved] Exporting text in DXF format
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[solved] Exporting text in DXF format
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Re: Exporting text in DXF format
I can confirm this.
Text definitions vary from CAD/CAM to CAD/CAM system.
To engrave text in the exact same appearance as in QCAD, you would indeed have to explode all texts, then save the drawing under a new name (e.g. mydrawing_exploded.dxf), to make sure that you only continue working with the original.
Text definitions vary from CAD/CAM to CAD/CAM system.
To engrave text in the exact same appearance as in QCAD, you would indeed have to explode all texts, then save the drawing under a new name (e.g. mydrawing_exploded.dxf), to make sure that you only continue working with the original.
Re: Exporting text in DXF format
Is there any solution in work for this or a way around let's say something like "set all font to Arial" in this case something like "explode all text"
Re: Exporting text in DXF format
To change all text fonts to Arial:
- Edit > Substitute Fonts
To explode all text:
- View > Selection Filter
- Entity Type: Text
- Replace current selection - Modify > Explode
You might want to consider using QCAD/CAM instead to create G-Code if your machine supports this. QCAD/CAM automatically explodes everything and exports only linear and circular movements (G01, G02, G03).
- Edit > Substitute Fonts
To explode all text:
- View > Selection Filter
- Entity Type: Text
- Replace current selection - Modify > Explode
You might want to consider using QCAD/CAM instead to create G-Code if your machine supports this. QCAD/CAM automatically explodes everything and exports only linear and circular movements (G01, G02, G03).
Re: Exporting text in DXF format
TKS for ultra fast reply.
Will try both and see what works better out for me.
Will try both and see what works better out for me.