modifying text

I would like to be able to make text into a real sketch so I can edit
individual letters to make it easier for the guys making the EDM electrodes.
For example I would want to remove the crossbar on a "T" and then make
another part that has the crossbar present and the vertical bar missing.
The cutters can't get into the sharp inside corners, so we'd like to make
our EDM electrodes in 2 or more pieces to allow the inside sharp corners to
be burned into the mold.

Is it possible to edit parts of the letters as a sketch, but leave most of
the letters alone?

Thanks

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Bill Chernoff
Shooting Star Technology
52023 Yale Road
Rosedale, B.C.
Canada, V0X 1X0

phone 604-794-3364
fax 604-794-3139

 

You need Text Effects Add on located at
http://www.baren-boym.com/pages/solidworks_sa_te.htm

Michael

 

Bill,

It depends what version you're using, but in SW05 for sure you can RMB on
the sketch text and use "Dissolve sketch text", which will give you
editable lines and splines.

Matt

 

That's it!! Thanks Matt. The term RMB threw me for a few minutes OH Right
Mouse Button!!

Bill spot the newbie Chernoff

 

Just got SW2005... text always bummed me out (couldn't use the fonts I
like) because of "intersecting lines"... this RMB must be new? Now I
have to go back and update all the text on parts to a font I like!
Thanks!

MT