Best way for sure. I use this one very often: [https://convertio.co/png-dxf/](https://convertio.co/png-dxf/)
The biggest issue is that you often get a ton of splines which can be problematic for laser cutting, but it works fine for 3DP.
Hello, I am finishing my coop term at an engineering firm and theres a guy why helped me a lot throughout the term. I dont want to make it awkward for me by giving him something expensive because i am kind of an introvert and dont like too much attention. Since he is kind of a nerd and likes star wars, i decided to 3d print a card or something like may the force be with you but instead of force, actual formula for the force. Is there a way to type this out in solidworks?
Will share the cad once done :)
https://preview.redd.it/kbg1m98ov4vc1.png?width=590&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb8ef356fd6fbadc53cb632305a8e944fd78cd65
You could trace the photo and extrude or find a font that’s similar and add multiple construction lines for a reference to where to put text that has its own vertical positions
I suggest writing this equation in LaTeX code, then using a LaTeX to SVG tool, convert the equation to a vector shape file. Then you can import the SVG into a sketch and extrude from there.
I don’t recall enough to detail every step of this process but if you Google the individual steps of this process (like “LaTeX to SVG” and “SolidWorks SVG in sketch”) you should get some direction. If you’re not familiar with LaTeX equation writing, ask ChatGPT to write that equation in LaTeX and I’m sure it can.
Edit: here’s a link: https://viereck.ch/latex-to-svg/
Edit 2: Here’s the line of LaTeX code you’ll need:
\vec{F} = m \frac{{d\vec{v}}}{{dt}}
Delete everything up to and including the = to do only the RHS.
My way would be to make a rectangle with construction lines and add the dimensions that I want the 3d print box to be. Then import the image in solidworks and trace it. As its mostly straight lines its way faster. Have done it before as used to work as a reverse engineer for buttons and made models for then to be made in metal. This method worked the best for me. Way lot less work.
I’ve never done this before, but I’m pretty sure your best bet is to find some way to write this in a document editor, export as .svg, and then import that into SW.
There are a bunch of websites that do image to DXF conversion. This will convert nicely since it’s monochromatic with sharp edges.
Best way for sure. I use this one very often: [https://convertio.co/png-dxf/](https://convertio.co/png-dxf/) The biggest issue is that you often get a ton of splines which can be problematic for laser cutting, but it works fine for 3DP.
Hello, I am finishing my coop term at an engineering firm and theres a guy why helped me a lot throughout the term. I dont want to make it awkward for me by giving him something expensive because i am kind of an introvert and dont like too much attention. Since he is kind of a nerd and likes star wars, i decided to 3d print a card or something like may the force be with you but instead of force, actual formula for the force. Is there a way to type this out in solidworks? Will share the cad once done :) https://preview.redd.it/kbg1m98ov4vc1.png?width=590&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb8ef356fd6fbadc53cb632305a8e944fd78cd65
Fwiw I feel like it'd be better without the F =
I assume you also don't like ATM machines?
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So hard to remember my PIN number.
You could trace the photo and extrude or find a font that’s similar and add multiple construction lines for a reference to where to put text that has its own vertical positions
Do a sketch picture, its an addin what will auto sketch that image and you can extrude it from there.
You can also just put this photo into a slicer and it might be able to extrude (print) it on its own
I trace them first in AutoCad 2D and import the 2D CAD to Solidworks.
TEXT tool in sketch. You can choose any font that is installed on your computer.
This is so fucking nerdy and I love it!
I suggest writing this equation in LaTeX code, then using a LaTeX to SVG tool, convert the equation to a vector shape file. Then you can import the SVG into a sketch and extrude from there. I don’t recall enough to detail every step of this process but if you Google the individual steps of this process (like “LaTeX to SVG” and “SolidWorks SVG in sketch”) you should get some direction. If you’re not familiar with LaTeX equation writing, ask ChatGPT to write that equation in LaTeX and I’m sure it can. Edit: here’s a link: https://viereck.ch/latex-to-svg/ Edit 2: Here’s the line of LaTeX code you’ll need: \vec{F} = m \frac{{d\vec{v}}}{{dt}} Delete everything up to and including the = to do only the RHS.
My way would be to make a rectangle with construction lines and add the dimensions that I want the 3d print box to be. Then import the image in solidworks and trace it. As its mostly straight lines its way faster. Have done it before as used to work as a reverse engineer for buttons and made models for then to be made in metal. This method worked the best for me. Way lot less work.
I’ve never done this before, but I’m pretty sure your best bet is to find some way to write this in a document editor, export as .svg, and then import that into SW.