Karl Schaefer 0 Posted March 29, 2018 I have a signature engraver 8080 Plus. I have some large rodeo Buckles to engrave. Oval with raised ribbons. 3 different spots. None of which are center. Is there a way to outline the area to be engraved and fit it in to this area? Thanks, Karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted March 30, 2018 Hi Karl, I actually own the same machine. Practice on some blank plastic plates first. 1. Turn on the machine and set the origin. 2. Type you text , and outlines by keycode, and thru F7 or F8 page until it shows Fit text, or something like that. Set your text by height or by width. 3. Set engraving passes speed and pressure to appropriate settings depending on the metal. Most of this is found in the user manual - do you have a copy? I have PDF if you want to send me a PM with your email. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Schaefer 0 Posted March 30, 2018 I have a loose leaf notebook with pages. I did not see this in there so maybe I do not have it all. I would really appreciate the Manual. Here is the Buckle. Email is karl@beckerdiamonds.com Thanks again, Karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Schaefer 0 Posted March 30, 2018 I can not find the option to Fit text. F7 is more options, F8 is Exit F1 position text F2 Font F3 Enter Text F4 Letter Form F5 Engraving Options F1 Multiplate F2 Justify F3Text rotation F4 Filing system F5 Mirrored F1 Not Available F2 Special F3 Auto Run F4 Cups/Rings F5 Arcs These are the option lines using F7. I wonder if I do not have a current update for software. We purchased it used 5 or 6 years ago? Thanks in advance, Karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted March 31, 2018 Hi karl, I emailed you the manual. It will be tricky to get the same radius as teh buckle ribbon. the software seems "klugy" a little hard to work with but I think I have the latest version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites