How to arch words - text to path in eCAL

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msmith1188
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How to arch words - text to path in eCAL

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Is it possible to arch words in eCAL?
I watched a tutorial arching with the text to path tool in SCAL, but I don't see that option in eCAL.

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sstehman
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Re: How to arch words - text to path in eCAL

Post by sstehman »

Look on your Tools bar at the left of the screen. Choose the little down arrow. There is a feature called "Type on Path". Have your shape on the mat first, then start with the text. Go to Object - Break Apart and then delete the shape. Then merge the letters again if needed. I believe this is what you are asking.
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msmith1188
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Re: How to arch words - text to path in eCAL

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Thanks! I guess I didn't put the shape down first. Got it!
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Re: How to arch words - text to path in eCAL

Post by pastda3 »

Sandy - I never knew you could do that!!! :oops: Thanks for the tip. I don't work in SCAL; I usually use Inkscape. Maybe I need to play in SCAL a little more. :)
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