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text as simple line doesn't work
Hi,
I would like to transform a text to a single line but it doesn't work. In this text window there is a check box for it named ( I translate from German, might be slightly different): "simple text only line no format". However once I press this the text is replaced by some kind of a command. From a number "20" I got: "\fArial|b1|i0|c0|p0;\H6;20\P".
Any work arounds for this ? I just want to have a single polyline.
I need to drive a CNC machine with this and only need a single line. So far I was breaking up the text but then it is somehow hollow which doesn't work for my purpose.
I am using :
QCAD Version: 3.4.6.0 (3.4.6)
Build Date: Feb 6 2014
Qt Version: 4.8.4
Compiler: gcc 4.2.1
I am using it on a MAC.
thanks in advance and best regards
I would like to transform a text to a single line but it doesn't work. In this text window there is a check box for it named ( I translate from German, might be slightly different): "simple text only line no format". However once I press this the text is replaced by some kind of a command. From a number "20" I got: "\fArial|b1|i0|c0|p0;\H6;20\P".
Any work arounds for this ? I just want to have a single polyline.
I need to drive a CNC machine with this and only need a single line. So far I was breaking up the text but then it is somehow hollow which doesn't work for my purpose.
I am using :
QCAD Version: 3.4.6.0 (3.4.6)
Build Date: Feb 6 2014
Qt Version: 4.8.4
Compiler: gcc 4.2.1
I am using it on a MAC.
thanks in advance and best regards
Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi MartinSmith - welcome to the forum!
what you need is a Single line font (or similar called). If you don't have one already on your Computer please check the Internet for something like this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Single+ ... 40&bih=713
Those fonts are just build with one line - absolutely that what you are looking for to feed your CAM /CNC.
Download a font / use it in QCAD / send it to your CAM/CNC ... done.
(Maybe you need to explode the text before you are able to use it in the CAM software - depends on the CAM Software)
what you need is a Single line font (or similar called). If you don't have one already on your Computer please check the Internet for something like this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Single+ ... 40&bih=713
Those fonts are just build with one line - absolutely that what you are looking for to feed your CAM /CNC.
Download a font / use it in QCAD / send it to your CAM/CNC ... done.
(Maybe you need to explode the text before you are able to use it in the CAM software - depends on the CAM Software)
That is a different story - has nothing to do with your single line cnc font problem.MartinSmith wrote:I would like to transform a text to a single line but it doesn't work. In this text window there is a check box for it named ( I translate from German, might be slightly different): "simple text only line no format". However once I press this the text is replaced by some kind of a command. From a number "20" I got: "\fArial|b1|i0|c0|p0;\H6;20\P".
Any work arounds for this ? I just want to have a single polyline.
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi Husky,
thanks for your quick response and sorry for my late reply; it took me a moment to find such a single line font (and I was in vacation in between as well).
It now works like this - had a first text done already.
The only issue I have is that I cannot exchange all my text in one action. I found a post regarding mass change of text where it was said that I could do this via the property editor but this doesn't work in my file.
I made a test with a new file where it works.
So my question is: are there any prerequisites or constraints for this ? My text is rotated - each of them differently. Is that a problem ?
In fact when I double click the text the new text font is shown but the apperance doesn't change.
I would like to avoid to double click and then change the font for each text element - as I have quite a few of them.
Any ideas ?
thanks
thanks for your quick response and sorry for my late reply; it took me a moment to find such a single line font (and I was in vacation in between as well).
It now works like this - had a first text done already.
The only issue I have is that I cannot exchange all my text in one action. I found a post regarding mass change of text where it was said that I could do this via the property editor but this doesn't work in my file.
I made a test with a new file where it works.
So my question is: are there any prerequisites or constraints for this ? My text is rotated - each of them differently. Is that a problem ?
In fact when I double click the text the new text font is shown but the apperance doesn't change.
I would like to avoid to double click and then change the font for each text element - as I have quite a few of them.
Any ideas ?
thanks
Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi MartinSmith,
I usually use the "Selection Filter" to select and then change (in the Property Editor) the text in one go and it works just fine. Rotated text doesn't matter. I have the feeling that your downloaded font behaves weird. Where can I find this font in the internet? ThanksMartinSmith wrote:So my question is: are there any prerequisites or constraints for this ? My text is rotated - each of them differently. Is that a problem ?
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
hi,
and thanks again.I have found and used those ones: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/psfonts.zip
But I cannot change to another usual font like times as well. And as I wrote: in a new drawing it works fine. Just not in my existing drawing.I think I created the text by multi-rotating them as a series with 5° steps - maybe there is some kind of a block problem ? On the other hand I can select each individual text and if I use the explode function it really explodes the selected text into several lines (with several texts being a block it would destroy the block first from my understanding). I think the problem might be in that area.
thanks in advance
and thanks again.I have found and used those ones: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/psfonts.zip
But I cannot change to another usual font like times as well. And as I wrote: in a new drawing it works fine. Just not in my existing drawing.I think I created the text by multi-rotating them as a series with 5° steps - maybe there is some kind of a block problem ? On the other hand I can select each individual text and if I use the explode function it really explodes the selected text into several lines (with several texts being a block it would destroy the block first from my understanding). I think the problem might be in that area.
thanks in advance
Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi MartinSmith,
Could you please attache the drawing or an example of that drawing what shows the problem? I need also this particular font. PM would be also ok. Thanks.
But this "not working drawing" is also completely created with QCAD, isn't it?MartinSmith wrote:hi,
and thanks again.I have found and used those ones: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/psfonts.zip
But I cannot change to another usual font like times as well. And as I wrote: in a new drawing it works fine. Just not in my existing drawing.
Could you please attache the drawing or an example of that drawing what shows the problem? I need also this particular font. PM would be also ok. Thanks.
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi,
yes everything exclusively done in QCAD Pro
How can I send you a dxf file ?
best regards
yes everything exclusively done in QCAD Pro
How can I send you a dxf file ?
best regards
Re: text as simple line doesn't work
viewtopic.php?f=47&t=3760MartinSmith wrote:How can I send you a dxf file ?
or quite similar via PM ...
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
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hi,
sorry missed the button. Now you should see it. I have simply copied a bit of text from my original file into a new one and it shows exactly the same behaviour.
best regards
hi,
sorry missed the button. Now you should see it. I have simply copied a bit of text from my original file into a new one and it shows exactly the same behaviour.
best regards
Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Thank you - now I know what you are talking about ....MartinSmith wrote:I have simply copied a bit of text from my original file into a new one and it shows exactly the same behaviour.
Ok - here is the thing - maybe you should have a seat
There are two ways in QCAD to create a text.
1. Simple text - one line - no formatting
This would be the best setting for the purpose in your test drawing.
or ...
2. "fancy" Text - eventual multiple lines + formatting (possible with unchecked Simple text option)
This is the setting which is used by you (unknowingly?) for the test drawing.
As you can see I used in this one multiple lines, different formatting styles and most important to you two different fonts.
QCAD needs now to put all this information in a code which can be used in the drawing - you can see that in the Source register ...
... and in the Property Manager
If you need to change the settings for this or all selected text entities you have to change this code - what is doable but kind of confusing. If you just change the Font Name ...
... and I think that is what you did - you will not see any effect to your text because the formatting code will overwrite the Font Name setting.
Long story short: If you don't need fancy formatting in your text then just don't use it. Simple text is then the way to go.
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
Hi and thanks again,
I am using the fancy style as this is the default and if I change to simple text I will only see my text in this source code style ON my drawing.
What I find strange is that I can change the font for multiple NEW text elements by changing the font name in the property dialog but not for the existing ones. There I can only change them text element by text element - doesn't make sense. Seems that I have done something to those text elements that prevents changing them. And I just see that I can only change the old ones via the text window and not through the property dialog. Problem must be in that area....
Are there any differences between QCAD Pro on Windows and on MAC ?
best regards
I am using the fancy style as this is the default and if I change to simple text I will only see my text in this source code style ON my drawing.
What I find strange is that I can change the font for multiple NEW text elements by changing the font name in the property dialog but not for the existing ones. There I can only change them text element by text element - doesn't make sense. Seems that I have done something to those text elements that prevents changing them. And I just see that I can only change the old ones via the text window and not through the property dialog. Problem must be in that area....
Are there any differences between QCAD Pro on Windows and on MAC ?
best regards
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Re: text as simple line doesn't work
...I think it has something to do with blocks. Had some problems in the past when doing a bit of copy and paste....