11 Graphic object
1. To edit the parameters of the graphic object, select the object in the object list or in the
marking image editor.
The parameters are displayed in the category below the object list.
2. Select the “Change” button next to “Graphic file” to open the “Graphic” dialog.
3. Select the graphic file and select “Edit”.
The “Edit graphic” dialog opens.
4. To change the presets of a DXF file, select “ON” for “Graphic presets”.
5. Specify any of the following parameters:
• “Marking start position”: Specify the start position for the marking process of the
graphic file. Select one of these options:
‒ “Original graphic drawing order”
‒ “Graphic origin”
‒ “Right of graphic”
‒ “Left of graphic”
‒ “Top of graphic”
‒ “Bottom of graphic”
• “Marking direction”: Select “Horizontal” or “Vertical”.
With these settings, you define the direction in which the filling lines are drawn during
the marking process.
• “Filling line spacing [mm]”: Specify the distance between the filling lines.
(1)
(2)
(1) Filling line spacing value: 0.2mm
(2) Filling line spacing value: 0.7mm
• “Layer to mark”: Displays all layers of the graphic file. If you deselect a layer, it will
not be included in the marking process of the graphic.
• “Font in the graphic”: Select a font from the list box. Text in a graphic file is replaced
with a font stored in the laser marking system.
• To display the original graphic, select “Show original graphic”. Select the button again
to show the edited graphic.
6. Select “OK” to save your settings and close the “Edit graphic” dialog.
A confirmation dialog appears.
7. Select “Yes” to save your graphic settings.
To save the graphic file as a new one, select “No”, enter a file name and select “OK”.
8. Select “OK” to close the “Graphic” dialog.
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