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Engraving 2L Software - Full Version:  Engraves Text, Logos, Pictures, Drawings, and Creates Incrementing Serial Numbers.

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The Engraving 2L Software (Full Version):

• The CNC programming software for engraving allows you to program a CNC mill by producing standard g-code from any windows true type fonts.
• Converts text in any font and size into standard g-code for programming a CNC milling machine.
• The g-code programs produced use only G0 and G1 moves to ensure CNC control compatibility, no other nc codes are necessary for engraving.
• Produces generic g-code nc programs that are compatible with any CNC control that recognizes G0 and G1 commands.
• The output CNC g-code is saved as a text file (.nc) that may be edited with notepad or other text editor.
• Engraves Logos, Pictures and Drawings - Import and scale DXF files.
• Creates Incrementing Serial Numbers in any font or size.
• The font, size, depth of engraving, feedrates and origin location are all easily modified.
• Single or multiple lines of text may be entered into the program.
• A 2L single line (stick type) engraving font is included. Additional 2L Single Line Engraving Fonts are available separately that will function with either the Full or Light Versions of the Engraving 2L Software.
• The Engraving 2L Software is provided as a downloadable program. If the software is required on a CD to be shipped to you contact us prior to order placement.
• The Engraving 2L Engraving Software program is installed on your PC. In order to download and register the engraving software your computer must be connected to the internet and requires email access or a printer attached for the required registration process.
• Operates on Microsoft Windows® XP/2000/NT/Me/98.
   
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Full Detail of Features of The Engraving 2L Software - Full Version:

• Engrave any font and size.
  • Use any combination of uppercase, lowercase or special characters. The characters are converted into outlines.
  • Enter one or multiple lines of text.
  • A single line engraving font (stick type font) is automatically installed with the engraving program.
• Import and scale DXF files for engraving logos, pictures and drawings. Complex line engravings can be produced by importing DXF files from CAD, CAM or other drawing programs.
• Incremental serial numbers:
  • Create and engrave an incremental series of numbers in one output nc program (g-code program) by entering the starting and ending serial number and the increment.
  • Compatible with any CNC control that recognizes G0 and G1 commands. A pause command such as M0 (or any other code specified by the user) can also be used for pausing between incremental serial numbers.
  • Any font type, size and character spacing may be used for creating serial numbers. The serial numbers may also be rotated at an angle, mirrored, or wrapped around a circle.
  • Enter any nc codes before or after each incremental serial number.
    • - Enter simple nc codes. (Turn on or off the spindle and coolant, tool changes, pallet changes, coordinate offsets for multiple setups, etc.)
    • - Cut and paste other machining programs into the serial number interface window to run the programs before or after each serial number is engraved.
    • - Callout and run subprograms. (machine a part with a different nc program, then engrave the incrementing serial number)
  • Add fixed text to the left or right of the incrementing serial number. For example, the output could appear as "Lot number: 10368 rev.B" with 10368 as the incrementing number.
  • The serial number format is easily modified. For example, the output could appear as (with 1 as the incrementing number): "Lot:00001 rev.B" or "Lot: 1 rev.B" or "Lot :1 rev.B".
  • Add documentary comments to the output nc program to allow easily locating specific serial numbers within the g-code program. The comment format is easily modified for different CNC controls.
• Create standard 3 axis g-code output.
• Define and display the part stock.  Determine whether the engraving will fit into an area of specific size.
• Rotate the engraving at any angle. Rotate text, DXF files, and incremental serial numbers.
• Mirror the engraving for mold-making or reverse engraving (for engraving the back side of clear materials). Mirror text, DXF files, and incremental serial numbers.
• Align text to the left, right, or center.
• Control the spacing between letters, words, and lines of text in a paragraph.
• Wrap the text or incrementing serial numbers around a circle of specified size. (eg. - the letters on a coin.)
• Export the text as a DXF file for use in other drawing or CAD/CAM software programs.
• Add any nc codes to the beginning and end of the output nc program. Allows complete CNC programs to be created that do not require any manual editing.
• Provides control of cutting feedrate, plunging feedrate and depth, rapid clearance plane height, line numbering, and origin point location.
• Operates using inches or millimeters.
• Creates Absolute (G90) or Incremental (G91) Output.
• Output Preview Window shows the engraving output. Zoom (in or out) and pan (scrolling) to verify the engraving before any machining is performed. Rapid moves may be displayed or hidden.
• The Engraving Output nc program is saved as a text file. File may be viewed and edited with notepad or another text editor.
• Detailed Instructional Help is provided with the program.

Click below to view a sample output nc program (An output g-code program.) for a serial number operation.
<<Sample CNC Serial Number g-code program>>

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Download Details for Engraving 2L Software:

• Engraving 2L Software is available as a download program which is installed on your PC.
• To download and register the software your computer should be connected to the internet and either have email access or have a printer attached for the required registration process.
• If the software is required on a CD, please contact us before ordering.
• Single Line Fonts are emailed as a zip file with installation instructions.

Engraving Software orders are processed off-line.

• Orders are processed Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Eastern Time Zone.
• After your order has been processed you will receive an email with download instructions typically within 1 hour of order placement.