TUTORIAL
Effortless Text Labeling for 3D-Printed Parts in Magics
3 min
Video
Description
Text labeling makes printed parts functional and efficient. In this video, we’ll show you how to easily add labels directly to your parts using Magics.
Instructions
Define rectangular text area:
- Align the component as desired and open Edit Mode in the ribbon at the top of the screen
- Select the Label function (an icon with a cube and the letter A)
- Choose the Rectangular label option in the text section pop-up box
- Set two points to define the area for your text
Specify text content:
- Enter your text in the text field displayed in the Label pop-up box
Set text appearance:
- Choose the Font and Text size
- Select the alignment of the letters within the defined area
- Determine the Text height
- Select whether the text should be embossed or engraved (the two icons next to the Label height field)
Insert text into the defined area:
- Click the Apply button to add the text to the part
Define circular text area:
- Select three points on any circle in your part to define the first boundary circle
- Generate a second boundary circle parallel to the first one: move your cursor up or down to define the width
- Set the start and end points of the text area by selecting two points
Specify text content:
- Type your text in the text field displayed in the Label pop-up box
Set text appearance:
- Adjust the Font and Font size
- Select the alignment of the letters within the defined area
- Decide on the Height and whether the text is raised or engraved (the two icons next to the Label height field)
Insert text into the defined area:
- Click the Apply button to permanently add the text to the part
Text in planning phase:
- Define the text using the previously described steps
- Close the function without clicking the Apply button
- Review the planned text; it will have a visible frame around it
Finalize planned text:
- Open the Label function
- Click on the frame shown on the part to activate the text
- Apply any necessary changes to the text
- Click the Apply button to finalize and add the text to the part
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