WINPC-NC starter importing .plt outline problem

... I want single line letters, which I want to engrave in resopal. No need for outlines. My guess was that since .plt is a plotter files, it automatically transforms text into outlines.
The problem with opening .dxf files is that lots of data (letters) are lost.

Does anybody has tips on what file to use, to make a simple text engraving?

Thanks a lot.

Hi,
to achieve a single line letter you need to use a .... single line font. 😉
If there isn't one on your system check the internet for free single line fonts. e.g. http://www.mrrace.com/CamBam_Fonts/

To use it in a dxf you have to "explode" / "break down" (or how ever it is called in your program) the text in your drawing before it is send to your CAM Software.

Try this test dxf with exploded single line text:

Thanks a lot!
I will do a test run tommorow.
Also, I just bumped into app.easel.com which seems to be a browser-based really basic and quick CAM program. Seems to work easier than winpc-cnc from the way it looks.
Will let you know how it works.

Your test file in single line font (CamBam I guess, right?) opens fine in WINPCNC, after first exploding it in Autocad. Which is already a small step forward!

The strange thing, however, is that when I make a test text myself in Illustrator using the same single line cambam font (which I downloaded), and export it to autocad in order to explode it and save it as .dxf, than WINPCNC gives an error message: 'Error Data cannot be displayed'

What program did you use for that dfx file?

What program did you use for that dfx file?

I used QCAD Pro but for your test the QCAD free Community edition will do it too.

Regarding exploding: There are Programs out there which are working with different levels of exploding. Some of them are breaking down everything at the first time. Other programs are more sensitive like QCAD. Depending on the Object there are up to three levels of exploding.
Try in your program to explode the same text 1, 2 or 3 times - maybe that will already solve your problem. If not try the QCAD CE Edition which can be downloaded at this URL.