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JD Paint 5.5 Tutorial — Practical, Actionable Guide

4. Post-Processing for Engravers

The software natively outputs .ENG or .NC files that Jingdiao (and many other Chinese CNC controllers) read directly. Users frequently praise the "G-Code conversion" engine for its efficiency.

Core Features of JDPaint 5.5

Why has this specific version persisted for over a decade? Let’s break down the features that make JDPaint 5.5 a cult classic.

Step-by-Step Workflow: From Idea to Engraving

Let’s walk through a typical use case: creating a walnut wood sign with a 3D rose relief. jdpaint 5.5

Step 1: Import or Create Design Open JDPaint 5.5. Use the Draw menu to create vectors. Alternatively, go to File > Input > Raster Image and select your rose picture.

Step 2: Convert Image to Relief Select your bitmap, navigate to Artistic > Image to Relief. Adjust the "Z-height" scaling. A portrait might use 2mm height for fine detail; a door panel might use 10mm. JD Paint 5

Step 3: Outline and Text Use the Text tool to type your sign company name. Convert the text to curves (Ctrl+Shift+C) so you can edit the nodes.

Step 4: Generate Toolpaths Go to the NC (Numerical Control) module. Roughing: Choose a large end mill (e

• Roughing: Choose a large end mill (e.g., 6mm flat). Set stepover to 50%, depth per pass 3mm.
• Finishing: Choose a ball nose bit (e.g., 3mm radius). Set stepover to 8% for smooth finish.
• V-Carving: For the text, use a 90-degree V-bit.

Step 5: Simulate and Post Process Click the Simulation button (the "play" icon). If satisfied, click Post Process. You must select the correct post processor for your specific Jingdiao machine model (e.g., JD50, JD60, or 6090). This converts the internal toolpath into machine-specific G-code.

Step 6: Output Save the .ENG or .NC file to a USB drive or DNC link. Load it into your Jingdiao controller and press "Start."

4. Extensive Font Library

JDPaint 5.5 comes pre-loaded with hundreds of single-line fonts (stroke fonts) that standard Windows TrueType fonts cannot provide. Single-line fonts are critical for sign making because they allow a V-bit to carve text in a single pass, rather than outlining the letter.

Phase 1: 2D Design (Vector Creation)

Before you can carve, you need a shape.

1. Drawing Shapes:
   • On the left toolbar, select the Curve Drawing tools. You can draw lines, polylines, circles, and rectangles.
   • Click to start, drag or input dimensions, and right-click to finish.
2. Text:
   • Look for the "T" (Text) icon on the left toolbar.
   • Click anywhere on the screen. A dialog box will appear.
   • Type your text, choose the font (TrueType fonts are supported), and click OK.
   • Tip: You may need to "explode" or convert the text to curves to edit individual letters.