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.

Timestamps

  • Define rectangular text area0:13
  • Specify text content0:27
  • Set text appearance0:38
  • Insert text into the defined area1:08
  • Define circular text area1:13
  • Specify text content1:29
  • Set text appearance1:39
  • Insert text into the defined area1:50
  • Text in planning phase2:22
  • Finalize planned text2:33

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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