Locking text to a model?
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Just so everybody knows:
mitcorb don't have all the answers.
I am learning.
My reply was what I would have done in a pinch. Having the benefit of the other replies, I would approach the problem that way.
So, I concur with Dave and TIG. These methods will hold down the file size.Good day to all.
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@mitcorb said:
If I was doing a model with text that needed to stay put, I would use 3d text under the Tools drop down menu.
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Thanks, I'll give that a try.
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@joewoodworker said:
@mitcorb said:
If I was doing a model with text that needed to stay put, I would use 3d text under the Tools drop down menu.
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Thanks, I'll give that a try.
Alrighty, I just now performed the deed and the 3D text moves with the model. However, the text can't be edited. Even with the 3D text set at an extrusion level of 1/16" it looks nasty when the model is zoomed to extents. Further, if you don't wish to have an extrusion depth then the 3D text isn't filled, which means I have to go back and fill it. I'm afraid none of those options are, well...options to me.
I simply don't understand why SU can easily align a dim that can move with the model but text cannot.
The floor plan model I was talking about can be seen here - http://twistedknotwoodshop.com/ttkwreturns.htm
Scroll down a little - what I ended up having to do was make sure no changes were needed then zoom the model to fill the screen, then add the text then export the model in a 2D graphic. That's a whole lot of time being pissed away.
I will try the 2D plugin suggestion and see what springs out but I'm not overly optimistic
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@tig said:
My 2Dtools includes 2Dtext which lets you place 'flat' 3d-text onto a surface.
You have control over its font, size, style, color, etc and of course its 'text'.
After you have placed it select+right-clicking lets you edit it - changing its text or other properties.Hey Tig,
Where can I find this plug-in? I'll be glad to give it a try.
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Hi Joe,
Use TIG's tool.
However you missed an important point with the 3D Text tool (in 2D): you should hide its edges.
As for the 1/16" size; that's about under the limitation SU can create a face from those tiny edges. -
@gaieus said:
Hi Joe,
Hey Gaieus,
@unknownuser said:
Use TIG's tool.
I'm using it now and in this 2D instance those tools are quite handy.
@unknownuser said:
However you missed an important point with the 3D Text tool (in 2D): you should hide its edges.
As for the 1/16" size; that's about under the limitation SU can create a face from those tiny edges.Thanks, I tried it all sorts of ways, it still looks like warmed over bird crap. Maybe I'm expecting too much but if I can take a pencil and a piece of paper and draw something in iso and then label the parts, the text looks nice and if I move that piece of paper around the text goes with it and doesn't change. That's what I'd like to see. TIGs' 2D text tool is doing that for me just fine.
Appreciate the help fellas, and thank you, TIG, for the swell plugin. May all the hair you comb outta your head be enough to weave a blanket.
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Joe, I think you should consider other options as I mentioned before. You'll be able to get better looking text and have more control over it.
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why not use layout?
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I don't think Joe has the pro version so no LayOut. Of course there are other applications that could be used including something common like MS Word. If this is the sort of work someone is doing frequently especially as a business and where one needs to show the output to clients, I think it would make sense to just spring for the pro version and get LayOut and get on with it.
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