Adding vector text

Vector text strings can be cut, creased, and so on in CAM samplemaking and in diemaking.

To add vector text to a drawing

1. Do any of the following:

• On the Objects toolbar, click Vector Text .
• On the Objects menu, point to Texts, and then click Vector Text.
• Press CTRL+D+V+T.

2. In the contextual edit bar, in the text edit box, enter the text that you want.

3. In the contextual edit bar, in H, set the height of the text.
4. (Optional) To italicize the text, click Italic Text .
5. (Optional) Snap the control point of the text that you are about to place, to another object or point.
6. In the graphical area, click where you want the text string to be — the point you click is the control point of the text.
7. (Optional) To insert more vector text strings, repeat Steps 2–6.
8. To cancel the insertion of text, press ESC.

To modify a vector text string

1. Select the text.
2. In the contextual edit bar, edit the text content, height and font style, and then press ENTER.

To reposition a vector text string by dragging

1. Select the text.
2. Drag the text to the desired location, or directly enter in the contextual edit bar the Dx and Dy offset distances relative to the original location of the text.
3. Click again to place the text in its new location.