extruded text

[draftsman101]

I was wondering if there was a way to extrude cut text into an objet or do you have to draw the text ?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Use the Text tool in the Sketches toolbar.

 

[draftsman101]

Thank you very much, I didn't know about that tool.

 

[ctopher]

Then "Tools/Sketch Tools/Modify" to move the text.

Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

If you use a line or curve as a guide for the text, you should not need to use the Tools/Sketch/Modify, because the line can be constrained as needed.

 

[jistre]

You should be aware that extruding or cutting the text can be a HUGE resource hog and may be very slow due to the curves and such. Also, since the text tool uses system fonts to create actual SW sketches of the letters, the transformation from font to sketch is sometimes imperfect depending on the font size and the complexity of the font. This can result in the sketches having all kinds of geometric problems that can foul up the cut/extrude. Finally, be prepared to fight to get the fillet/rounds on the root and crest of the extrude/cut if you need them. Sometimes the geometry of the text and the geometry of any needed fillet/rounds won't co-exist.

I did a project a while back where I needed to take the company font and emboss the company name into an injection molded part for branding. Between fighting the geometry and the extreme speed hit that dealing with those geometries caused, it took me a week of fiddling with the text sketch to be able to get everything ready to ship on to the toolmaker for verification.

I figured a heads up on the problems you might run into could be helpful if you're in a position where time is critical or has to be budgeted/okayed.

 

[draftsman101]

Yes, I know this. I am trying to come up with a design for a 3D logo and wanted to know how to extrude text. But thank you for your feed back. I have figured it out.

 

[SilasH]

As far as slowdowns are concerned, it might be easier to get your logo set up in AutoCAD, and then import the DWG or DXF.

 

[rlj4794]

I used to work with text and logos all the time, and you'll have the best luck using Solidworks fonts, IMO. This is especially if all you're doing is creating a custom extruded logo.

 

[Theophilus]

My old logo was created in 3D in SolidWorks, rendered in PhotoWorks with various lights. Worked well and was easily scaled (and this was back in 2001 or so):

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com/internet/IDLLC-Logo-Shadow-250-75.jpg

Jeff Mowry

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com

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