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Dyn_Metalworks  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:42:53 AM(UTC)
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When I convert this text to lines, I end up with jagged lines. How do I smooth this before cutting on the cnc?
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:59:33 AM(UTC)
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Hello

Try using the Arcs from curve tool in the arc toolbar
So all the entities become arcs for smooth cnc cutting.

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#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:11:42 PM(UTC)
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You made this wrong.
You need for good results:
http://www.cadkas.com/downgercad4.php
http://www.cadkas.com/dxf-splines-in-arcs.php

A very old Corel Draw Version i used 1999 made also good splines from Text.... But in SharkViaCAD i cant find such a Tool.

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Try using the Arcs from curve tool in the arc toolbar
So all the entities become arcs for smooth cnc cutting.
Jason

What when he have no curve already?

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#4 Posted : Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:16:42 AM(UTC)
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Hello

Try using the Arcs from curve tool in the arc toolbar
So all the entities become arcs for smooth cnc cutting.

Regards
Jason



I was able to find the Simplify Curves tool which didn't work, but not the Arcs from curves. Could you tell me where it's located? Thanks
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#5 Posted : Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:53:27 PM(UTC)
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I was able to find the Simplify Curves tool which didn't work, but not the Arcs from curves. Could you tell me where it's located? Thanks

Its in the Arcs-Section of the Toolbar.
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#6 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2021 8:28:09 AM(UTC)
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I was able to find the Simplify Curves tool which didn't work, but not the Arcs from curves. Could you tell me where it's located? Thanks

Its in the Arcs-Section of the Toolbar.


Thank you for the reply, I'm using ViaCAD so it appears I don't have that tool.
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#7 Posted : Monday, November 29, 2021 10:03:24 PM(UTC)
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Do you set the text resolution to super fine before you convert to lines?
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:26:17 PM(UTC)
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Do you set the text resolution to super fine before you convert to lines?


Yes, I confirmed it was set to super fine.
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1:55:32 AM(UTC)
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Yes, I confirmed it was set to super fine.
Did you use the right mouse button on the Text for context-menu Resolution. The Text resolution will be always down, also when your global setup is "super fine". Convertet you the Text to curves or Lines? Use just the CAD-Kas Software is my suggestion.

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#10 Posted : Wednesday, December 1, 2021 5:46:47 AM(UTC)
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Speculating, don't know if this'll make a difference, but is there a difference if you scale the text up with the resolution set super fine, convert to lines, then scale back down again?
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:20:08 AM(UTC)
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I ended up using inkscape for the text then importing the dxf into VC to finish the part. I appreciate everyone's replies.
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