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  1. #1
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    Lazy Cam Fonts

    Does anyone know of a single line font in LazyCams font database? I have tried many of the fonts that "look" like they should be single line and havent found one yet?

    Or is this a LazyCam setting I am missing?

    Thanks

  2. #2
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    Nothing? Wow, I thought that was a easy question.....did I not word it correctly?

  3. #3
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    Don't use LazyCAM, but I believe it uses the standard Windows Truetype fonts. Try installing these and see if they work.

    http://www.featurecam.com/general/su...rave_fonts.asp
    Gerry

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  4. #4
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    And no, it's not an easy question. It's been asked here hundreds of times, and other then these fonts, there is no easy answer.
    Gerry

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  5. #5
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    Gerry, after seeing the "machine" fonts, I understand why you mention its not an easy question. Thats exactly what I was looking for though, Thank you.

  6. #6
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    If it is a FONT, it is going to cut an outline of the letters. I found a solution to this problem, by actually creating drawings of different fonts. What I mean, is lines, and arcs drawn in CorelDRAW (a vector-based drawing program), and then grouped together to create each individual letter. I just store the file containing the drawn fonts, and click and drag them into position for any engravings I need lettering for. It's a real tedious way of doing things, and it helps to be a Typographer to get the letter spacing and kerning correct. But the results are beautiful, once they are engraved.

  7. #7
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    I use the engraving wizard in Mach 3, there are a few single line fonts that work really well. Single line fonts are hard to find unless your willing to pay money for programs like vcarve pro or 2l.

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