Font for CNC Plasma

[marzjc56]

How can it modify font in Autocad for cutting in HD Plasma. I am tracing the font now, but looking for a better method.

[ReMark]

I think you need the SHP file for the font you want to modify. Which one is it?

[marzjc56]

I think you need the SHP file for the font you want to modify. Which one is it?

 

Which font or file? Not sure what SHP file is.

[ReMark]

SHP = Shape file.

 

Which AutoCAD font are you interested in modifying or do you want to create an entirely new font shape file?

[marzjc56]

Lets say "Tahoma" or "Arial" font style. I make signs alot and people ask for differant fonts. This is just a standard font. 2000i or 2002 Autocad.

[ReMark]

You do realize that those are not AutoCAD fonts don't you? They are TrueType fonts. I am not sure what goes into modifying a TrueType font.

[ReMark]

Create your own font with this software:

 

http://www.high-logic.com/fontcreator.html

[marzjc56]

You do realize that those are not AutoCAD fonts don't you? They are TrueType fonts. I am not sure what goes into modifying a TrueType font.

 

I do understand this. I was just looking for a faster process for converting so I can cut. Tracing works fine, I just looking for a quicker way.

 

I am not trying to create new font styles.

[eldon]

I know that you can not use it because you have LT, but there is an Express Tool that explodes text. See if you can find someone with the full version of AutoCAD and Express Tools.

[ReMark]

Ah ha...so you want to explode the text into its individual lines and arcs. Right?

[Coosbaylumber]

I used to use the freebie software called TT to DXF. This converted the oulines of the Adobe TrueType of font system into a useable Autocad system. Took a few tries, but you can make up a SHP file or a DWG file that I use mostly here.

 

The try-out sotware was good for like 20 uses, but immediately make a copy of any downloaded file, and you can then reinstall it over and over again. Or, once you get to either of the above noted file types, then use forever.

 

As Mark tried to explain here, the SHP file contains actual LINES to which your software can then understand. The TT or raster type of file fonts does not. Another need for old-timey, ink pen plotter fonts.

 

Wm.