Craftsman CompuCarve 133.217540 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 122)

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Arc

The arc degrees for text will make the ends of the text come closer together

to form a circle. This ranges from -360 to 360 forming a standard or

reverse arc or circle for the text.

Rout Mode

Rout mode refers to the style of cut for the entire text. There are normally two options

available, but users with a centerline text license will see the option “Centerline”.

The Raster text option places the font on the board as a picture which has the same

properties as a pattern which can be adjusted by using the bounding box controls. Raster

text is the slowest of the Rout modes but allows for the most interaction with other items on the board. The

rules of raster pattern still apply.

The Outline text option creates a vector path that traces each letter and by default assigns a 90 degree V-bit to

the text path. Again, the sizing of the text is controlled through the bounding box surrounding the text. The

bit can be changed by going to the Select Bit icon once the text is placed on the board. The rout mode options

faster than raster because the cutting head follows the vector path instead of going left to right like an ink jet

printer.

Text Box

The text box is where any desired text is inserted. The typed text will appear with any of the features selected

with the exception of Rout Mode. The Rout Mode will not take effect until the text is placed on the board. The

text box does not automatically wrap the text to the bounding box as seen in some word processing programs.

Use the Enter button on the keyboard (Return on some keyboards) to break to the next line. Any and all

changes to text will be reected throughout the text. It is not possible to apply mixed features within the same

text instance.

Editing Text

Once text has been placed, it may be manipulated the same way as any other pattern. To change the font or the

text itself, right-click the text and pick the Edit Text option from the context menu. Since letters in many fonts

can run together, there may be a certain amount of trial & error that needs be used with the Bit Optimization

levels to make the letters appear more distinct when carved. If text is made small be sure to carve it very

shallow, as the small areas inside the text will easily chip out.

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