Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Engraving (Dolphin does this)

Michael Milligan wrote:

> (snip)
> I know I am probably considered biased
> (being a Founding Partner of Dolphin)
> but I can confirm that our product offers
> a wide range of engraving features including
> Centre line fonts, True Type Fonts, Multi line,
> Mirrored, At angle, On an Arc, etc etc.
>

Michael,
Curious....Can you use any "align" a True Type font to location (on a part) using typical "Alignment" routines found in any word processor... Then totally AVOID any "smashing", "Exploding" or
"converting" technique, then Create and export Code, then be able to immediately Re-Type, Changing the text or Phrase (even font type) by highlighting it all the while keeping your previous
"Alignment" to the location apply ??

Example, Imagine engraving text on a switch tag. I generally have the shape of the switch tag drawn on screen, then I will type a word or phrase and place it in a preffered location. I am able to
"center the text" using typical text alignment methods, then place the text in the center of the part. After engraving, If I highlight the old text, I can re-type a NEW word and it will self center
itself on the part, and I can send out the code to the machine and do it over and over and over and over......... you get the idea.

(looking at options... as I am not overwhelmingly impressed with TurboCad/Cam....... well, other than the price.)

Chris L