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09-27-2014, 05:11 PM #1
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Text Creation Software suitable to use with 3D Printers ( export as STL )
Has anyone used or heard about any Text creation programs where I can export to STL? Not looking for software like Word, something that creates 3D Text like "Xara 3D Maker". I know with experienced users they may be able to create lots of Bevels and Text shapes, programs like Xara just make it so much faster.
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09-28-2014, 04:42 AM #2
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I make simple text in Sketchup, by placing the test on a surface, and extruding it outwards.
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09-28-2014, 05:43 AM #3
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Yes that's what I do through my CAD Program, the simple text is fine, its giving Bevels and different edge shapes that can't be done as easy
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09-30-2014, 10:31 PM #4
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Blender paired with Inkscape is a great way to go for both custom and generic fonts. Best of all they are both free.
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09-30-2014, 11:23 PM #5
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Thanks for that, I will give them both a Try :-)
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10-01-2014, 02:08 AM #6
You can use the lithography instructable : you make a greyscale picture of your text then make a mesh out of it.
The high end version of that : you go in CATIA, export a sketch into your part and extrude it or make a pocket in your solid with it.
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10-01-2014, 05:26 AM #7
used to use xara years ago for geenrating gif logos for websites.
Does it have an export as dxf option ?
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