[TheForge] software

[Bruce .]

Back in the Windows 95 or 98 era, I bought a version of Windows Office (or
some such name) that had a program similar to Word, but under another
name.  This program featured "word art" which allowed you to do exactly
what you're describing.  As I recall, it was pretty easy to use.

If you open Word (for Windows 7 in my case) and click on the "insert" tab,
toward the right is a group called "text" that includes Word Art.  This is
similar to what I remember, and could possibly be of use.

However, Word is limited in its output file types, and in particular DFX
does not seem to be one of them.  You might check whether any of the others
will do.  Or you might check on PowerPoint, which also supports WordArt.

On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Mark and Sylvia Mondloch <
mondloch at silvercreekpottery.com> wrote:

> I have been finding a need to do some lettering for signs. I want the
> ability to use different fonts and curve the words. Also would want to be
> able to have the files compatible with my laser cutter.Also would like to
> be
> able to scan leaves or pictures and trace for laser cutting. Any
> suggestions?
>
> Mark and Sylvia Mondloch
> Silver Creek Pottery & Forge
> mondloch at silvercreekpottery.com
> www.silvercreekpottery.com
>


-- 
Bruce
NJ