3D Text Tool

Use the 3D Text Tool to create 3 dimensional geometry from text. Activate the 3D Text Tool from either the Construction Toolbar or the Tools menu.

Creating 3D Text

3D text is text that has been extruded (push/pulled). To create 3D text:

1. Select the 3D Text Tool. The 3D Text dialog box appears.
2. Type text in the text field.
3. (optional) Modify settings in the Place 3D Text dialog box. See The 3D Text Dialog Box for further information.
4. Click on the Place button. You are placed in a move operation with the 3D text and the Move Tool.
5. Move the 3D text to the desired location. Refer to the Move Tool for further information.

Note - Press the Esc key at any point during the operation to start over.

Place 3D Text Dialog Box

Use the options in the Place 3D Text dialog box to enter and configure 3D text.

Font

Select a Font from the drop-down list to change font. Select Regular or Bold from the drop-down menu to create regular (non-bold) or bold text, respectively.

Height

Type the height, in current units, in the Height text entry box.

Align

Select Left, Center, or Right, from the drop-down list to align two or more lines text to the left, center, or right respectively.

Filled

The 3D Text Dialog Box allows you to create 2D text with just outlines (edges) or faces, or 3D extruded text. Check the Filled checkbox to create faces for 3D text. Uncheck the Filled checkbox to create 2D text outlines (just edges).

Note - The Filled checkbox must be checked to create 3D text.

Extruded

Check the Extruded checkbox to create extruded (push/pull) 3D text. Uncheck the Extruded checkbox to create 2D text.

Note - The extruded checkbox must be checked to create 3D text.