Having some issues converting to 3d

[TimC]

Alright folks I recently got a 3D printer and I want to make some custom number plates for my buddies and my boys 4 wheelers. I have a pretty good start but when I type TXTEXP to raise up the numbers and letters the numbers just go way off screen and get real big. Any ideas?

[BIGAL]

"Why Use TXTEXP?

3D Extrusion: Converts text into line/polyline paths that you can use the EXTRUDE command on."

 

So to use extrude you must have closed shapes it can take a few minutes to properly close the exploded text. When using extrude you should set a height that you want.

 

[SLW210]

Can you post a .dwg?

 

You might give the FREE Autodesk TinkerCAD, I barley have looked at it lately, but IIRC it does a great job with 3D Text creation.

 

But, like you I tend to use AutoCAD and Blender to make objects for the 3D Printer.