Engraving Font Resolution

[jeuclide]

Does anyone know how to change the font resolution when engraving? I use the "font" in the drop down menu which gives the text single line to follow when using a single point tool. The problem from an aesthetic point of view is that when the font gets large say .500"or larger the round curves of say a "0" or "P" ect. get pointed or not a nice round look to them. Is there a way to change the smoothing of the line somehow? Tried to with no luck.

Thanks,

Jeff

[MikeMinsterkett]

You can change your level of detail (lod) in your options or environment. Tools, options or tools, environment.

[SteveLucas · Accepted solution]

Jeff,

Try the leroy font. It gives you nice rounded O and 0 for engraving. I have my level of detail set very high and they still look pointy with font or isofont.

Steve

[MartinTroudt]

Fonts are just line segments defined in a grid of 63x63. The default font uses 16x16 grid where as Leroy used the full 63x63. Unfortunately TrueType, does not allow single line fonts.

[BrianMartin]

Hi Jeff....

Did you try an alternative font with a small style like cal_alf? That's one of the standard fonts we've used before. See if it works for you...

Thanks!

-Brian

[jeuclide]

Thanks guys. Looks like the Leroy font works much better!!!

Jeff

[NicolasBourgeoi1]

Hi,

Have a look at my "idea" concerning "font" typograpy: http://communities.ptc.com/ideas/1284

Thank you in advance for your vote 🙂

Best regards

Nicolas