Can text be curved?
Is it possible to curve text, like making a circle, using Prusa slicer?
I mean on a flat surface, not emboss on a curved surface.
Not as I suspect you require 'though it is possible to orient text per glyph.
You will need to distort each character to taper towards the centre so use your preferred 2D graphic software to make the pattern, import it into your 3D cad, extrude it, and either apply it directly to the part or save the result as .stl which you can import into PrusaSlicer as a modifier.
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RE: Can text be curved?
More text-options would be nice. For example, having vertical text like:
T
E
X
T
Isn't even possible. Other than that, I really like the text tools in PrusaSlicer. I use them exclusively over inserting text in my CAD software.
All much better done in CAD. You don't want to be stuck having to go back and remake changes in a chain of programs if you need to tweak a corner.
PrusaSlicer modifiers are for printability purposes, not modifications to the part/model itself.
Cheerio,
RE: Can text be curved?
All much better done in CAD. You don't want to be stuck having to go back and remake changes in a chain of programs if you need to tweak a corner.
PrusaSlicer modifiers are for printability purposes, not modifications to the part/model itself.
Cheerio,
This is true, yet Prusa Slicer has certain capabilities which are like CAD tools. If only Prusa Slicer had the ability to record the user's activity, and re-execute, it could have been a CAD program. Actually, integrating the CAD and the slicer is a must.
integrating the CAD and the slicer is a must
Again, No.
Those are two very different tasks. I use my CAD for a range of 3D projects - yes, 3D printing but also woodworking, CNC, shop layout and even bits of boatbuilding.
Once you have a shape in CAD the next decision is whether it will be printed, milled from bar stock, built from lumber, or concrete blocks, or even sent to the blacksmith...
And them there are parts sourced from other people which may need to be tweaked before they are fit for printing - or differently tweaked before they are fit for milling.
The Slicer MUST be a seperate layer in the design flow. Think of it like a compiler that takes a high level program and creates machine-code for your computer - or cross compiles it for a different processor.
Cheerio,
RE: Can text be curved?
Take a look at the design flow. I ,for example, use OpenSCAD for the design, and Prusa Slicer for the slicing.
The first entry is purely design stage: no physical information, no material information, no analysis of strength, floating parts, supports etc.
The slicer is the software that gets physicals constrains. How many times did you go back to the design stage after slicing? I do it often.
Making the design more "sliceable" is a key factor for me.
If the same physical parameters were knows to the design entry (filament, nozzle, accuracy etc.), the slicing could have been better and faster.
Of course the slicing is a different layer, agreed. Yet it doesn't mean it shouldn't be integrated under same cockpit where the physical inputs are used at the design stage.
BTW, in my long wish list, I would love to see the design software sending slicing guidance to the slicer with the design itself. For example - where to place supports. The slicer is too generous with supports, wasting time & material, so instead of working manually on the slicer, why not make it a fluent flow?
For example - where to place supports.
It's usually better to place supports in CAD, that's another function that's implemented in slicers as a fallback aid for users downloading generic meshes without the option to edit.
Making the design more "sliceable" is a key factor for me.
If the same physical parameters were knows to the design entry (filament, nozzle, accuracy etc.), the slicing could have been better and faster.
Of course. You always know what you are designing for, your OpenScad file probably starts with a layer size constant if you are 3D printing or a router diameter if for CNC. If you switch to designing entirely in an enhanced slicer you lose your flexibility.
Cheerio,
RE: Can text be curved?
You can follow these steps:
1. Begin by creating or obtaining the curved text you desire in a vector-based design software such as Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape.
2. Export the curved text as an SVG or DXF file.
3. Import the SVG or DXF file into Prusa Slicer as a separate object.
4. Position and resize the curved text on the flat surface as desired.
5. Proceed with slicing and printing your model, ensuring that the curved text is integrated seamlessly.
RE: Can text be curved?
Yes, you can curve text on a flat surface using PrusaSlicer, but it requires an external software workaround. PrusaSlicer doesn't natively support curving text, so you'll need to create the curved text in a design program like Inkscape or Fusion 360. In Inkscape, you can use the "Text on Path" feature to curve text along a shape, such as a circle. After designing, export the text as an SVG file and import it into PrusaSlicer. You can then position the curved text on your model's flat surface, creating the effect you're looking for.