Owner`s manual

MaxMotion for Machines Appendix B-213
Appendix B
Common Questions
This appendix provides answers to questions which many new users
ask about Solustan’s MaxMotion software.
(1) Do I need to buy special fonts to work with MaxMotion?
No. MaxMotion works with standard PostScript Type 1 and TrueType
fonts. MaxMotion converts these fonts into vectors (arcs and lines) and
are sent to the plotter. Also, MaxMotion scales this information to any
size without losing the smoothness of the curves. A utility called Adobe
Type Manager is required if PostScript Type 1 fonts are to be inter-
preted. Additionally, MaxMotion works with the files created by most
of the major successful drawing programs. Most of these programs
convert fonts into Bezier curves or outlines that can be interpreted by
MaxMotion.
(2) Can I accept files from my customer on a floppy and create an
engraved solution ?
Yes, if the files have been saved in Postscript or DXF form, with the
fonts converted to outlines. Please, consult chapter on Software
Compatibility for additional information.
(3) We set up the software and connected our machine. However,
nothing happens when we try to machine an example file. What
can we do?
Check the following:
■ Proper connections and cables.
■ Proper set up for your machine.
■ Selection of port (serial or parallel) in the Windows set up.
■ Selection of proper driver in the Windows set up.