Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Text Engraving

jfglass2001 wrote:

>
> Chris,
>
> Thank you for the offer. It's nice to see someone willing to help
> out when "newbies" are having a hard time.

No problem !

> I tried out CorelDraw 6
> (would you believe that I had the CD all along and didn't know it
> until my wife reminded me). It works pretty well, I must say. I
> especially like the font selection.

I somehow skipped 6. It was the first 32 bit release. I suppose that spooked me. If you spend a little time in it, you'll find it impossible to live without for the Art related stuff.

I'll never figure out why the real Cad programs refuse to incorporate Corel techniques for the artwork. Of course the same could be asked as to why Corel Draw refuses to add real CAD tools ??? I
give up thinking about stuff like that... I am convinced that all programers wear blinders like horses used to wear.

>
> What is this "SignLab"? Eventually I would like to get into
> commercial software insteasd of this mickey mouse of doing it. But
> for now, I just have to make money on this machne omine :)

Ya, I did the same. Use what you got till you have extra $$. I well know the monkeying around one sometimes does to pull it all together. Signlab is sold by Cadlink, http://cadlink.com/ and they
have different modules available so you can "Grow". Not exactly cheap, but once you have it you wonder why you didn't take the plunge right off and skip the mickey mouse stuff all together.

Interestingly Enough, I see TorchMate is now selling a private label version for Plasma cutting. I imagine he also offers a version for routing as he sells a router kit too. I wonder how much $$$$
???

The real secret *was* to Get Vision-Pro from Western Engravers. http://www.visionengravers.com/html/visionpro.html It is a private label version of Signlab, setup to do everything a 3 axis
machine can do. well, Even more, as I use it for Vinyl Cutting on my Vinyl Plotter as well. But, it was less money than from Signlab the last I checked. I say "Was" because there is a Signlab Dealer
on this List though..... He might be able to give out some good deals..??

Chris L