Thanks, Papermaker. I've never tried the Wizards. I ran down to the CNC computer and typed up a test text, set font, height, spacing, feed rate, etc., and saved the settings. I found the Write button and generated the G-code, but after it drilled down to the specified -0.1", it didn't go anywhere. That's when I noticed that all of the coordinates are '0'.
A bit more playing around and I got a usable G-code. I had a 3/16" endmill in the chuck, so I went with that. Obviously, the Wizard is set up for a 1/8" bit. The scrap I used has a woodgrain coating, probably vinyl, so there was a lot of fuzz left. I had selected a 1" font height, so the oversized bit left it at 1 3/16" high. My spacing was 50%, a tad close together. A very interesting exercise.
Now to the part that helps you. I didn't turn the Mirror function on and it worked properly. DMS is likely on the right track. Have you used your CNC setup before? I had to sort out directions on at least one axis when I first started out.
I hope this helps you out. And again, thanks for pointing out the Wizards to me. Whole new set of tools to play with.
