True Type Fonts In NX2
True Type Fonts In NX2
(OP)
Does anyone require True Type Fonts on their drawings?
In order to acquire True Type Fonts we export our files into AutoCAD, place any required text, then we send the AutoCAD file along as artwork with the Unigraphics file out for manufacturing. It's my understanding that the True Type Fonts in Unigraphics NX2 are not much help. They look great on the model but appear as wireframe on the drawing. Any suggestion out there? Are we missing something?
In order to acquire True Type Fonts we export our files into AutoCAD, place any required text, then we send the AutoCAD file along as artwork with the Unigraphics file out for manufacturing. It's my understanding that the True Type Fonts in Unigraphics NX2 are not much help. They look great on the model but appear as wireframe on the drawing. Any suggestion out there? Are we missing something?
Larry Leonard
Designer
Smith-Nephew Orthopaedics





RE: True Type Fonts In NX2
I'm a little unclear what you're using the TTF for in AutoCAD. Are you simply adding engraving to your parts or what?
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com
RE: True Type Fonts In NX2
Larry Leonard
Designer
Smith-Nephew Orthopaedics
RE: True Type Fonts In NX2
Another alternative, but unfortunately not a free one, is to purchase Wiedemann Engineering's True Type UG. This is a UG/Open API program that is invoked within UG and converts TTF into curves & allows for the placement of the curves along a guide curve or on a surface. I believe it costs around $1,000 per license the last time I checked. More info can be found here: http://www.w-eng.de
Hope this helps.
Tim Flater
Senior Designer
Enkei America, Inc.
www.enkei.com