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Text in solidworks

Text in solidworks

Text in solidworks

(OP)
Is there any way to insert text as a sketch in solidworks?  I'm trying to do this as I want to export as an stl and then into some CAM software for cnc toolpaths.  I'm trying to accomplish some engraving here.  Thanks!

RE: Text in solidworks

Sure.  It's under "Insert->Sketch Entities" or "Insert->Sketch Tools".  I can never remember which things are under entities and which are under tools.  

However, it sounds like you may be looking for single-line, no thickness fonts.  These have been discussed before on this forum.

RE: Text in solidworks

Tools > Sketch Entities > Text

See also, text, sketch in the Help files.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Text in solidworks

(OP)
I'm a waste of bandwidth aren't I...

I swear I looked through the help and menus and did not see it.  Thanks a lot for the help.

RE: Text in solidworks

Dude... You're such a WOB... lol
I think we have a new acronym.


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RE: Text in solidworks

Dang wobbers

RE: Text in solidworks

They're worse than waskilly wabbits.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Text in solidworks

children...play nice!

RE: Text in solidworks

(OP)
It's all in good fun.  I really do appreciate the help.  :)

RE: Text in solidworks

(OP)
Another stupid question.  I won't start a new thread.  

I'm in assembly mode trying to use the hole wizard on a 1/8" inch plate(in editing mode) and I'm trying to line these up with a part already in the assembly.  Is there any way to do this?  The position tab of the hole wizard just ignores everything outside the current part being edited.  Any ideas?

RE: Text in solidworks

It's actually preferable to start a new thread for a new & unrelated question. It makes it easier to find later on when someone else asks another stupid .. uh .. I mean similar question. smile (just kidding).

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Text in solidworks

Here's a stupid ... similar answer. Edit the hole sketch, move the points.

Chris
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SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
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ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

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