How can I sketch curved text?

nestor_ricardo_benavides_avella

Hi,

I like to use OnShape to create DXF files to laser cut. I have been trying to create a circular perpetual calendar but have been unable to curve the text to follow a curved line as its base line.

Additionally, is there a way to import fonts into OnShape?

Matt_Shields

Text Custom Feature

robert_scott_jr_

Perhaps the best approach would be to use a design tool such as Inkscape to create your design, export the design as a DXF and import it into Onshape. Video. - Scotty

Matt_Shields

Text Custom Feature

martin_kopplow

@robert_sott_jr_

I'd rather go the other way round: Create my Design in Onshape, then export the 2D laser cut contours as SVG, open that in Inkscape (or the like) and just add the text there, then send to the laser. Much easier and you keep everyting feature based until exporting the manufacturing data, plus you have a good geometrical base in Inkscape (or the like) to work on.

jnewth

Here's how i would do it: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/07561573f2d23cc05324bc94/w/0b277402a8e44549805887d0/e/ceab3807c24db6ae02bfcb5f
notice each term "Jan" "Tue" "31" is straight because my strings are split by spaces in the feature, but depending on what you need you could also create each individual text element with its own path (see "February" as an example).

import fonts: no.

nestor_ricardo_benavides_avella

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/114787#Comment_114787

Exactly what I was looking for, Thanks!