' Font tracer

Font tracer

This command converts true type fonts into vector graphics so text can be linear follow an existing curved object such as a polyline. The following dialog box is shown:

Select the font

The preview area will show example text of differing fonts.

Linear cursor

Click on this button to set the start point for the text.

Object cursor

Use this option to select an object to follow.

Select the start point and the cursor will follow the geometry as the text is typed.

Symbols

Use the "Symbols" button to expand the dialog box:

Double click on the sign to insert it onto the drawing.