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Rick Maitland
11-20-2006, 9:35 PM
I was playing (working ;) ) with different effects with text engraved on some alder wood. Do the following:

1. Type out a letter or word at 1" tall.
2. Select "Effects" at the top of page, then "Contour".
3. Select "Outside" with Offset-.06 and Steps - 2.
4. Click "Apply".
5. Now right click on the color black to give it an outline.

You should end up with something simular to the text below.
I have a 30W and used "3D Mode" - 100 power - 50 speed.

Not sure if the finished image shows it or not but the text has 3 different levels of depth.

Has anyone else used any filters or patterns to get a different look?

Scott Perry
11-20-2006, 9:42 PM
Rick,
Good tip...nice key chain. I have never played (worked) with the contour effect, this gives me a few ideas.

Thanks