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Step 1 - Create new image |
Make sure the Materials palette is displayed, and create a new image (by choosing File > New, or by clicking the New Image button on the Standard toolbar; or by clicking the script for this step) using these settings: a) set Width and Height to 200 pixels; b) choose the Vector background option; c) click OK |
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Step 2 - Choose the Preset Shape tool |
From the Tools toolbar, choose the Preset Shape tool. |
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Step 3 - Choose a shape, set tool options |
From the Shapes list in the Tool Options palette, choose any shape. And in the Tool Options palette, make sure the Retain Style, Anti-alias, and Create as vector checkboxes are marked. |
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Step 4 - Draw the shape |
Draw the chosen shape on the image canvas. |
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Step 5 - Choose the Text tool |
Choose the Text tool. |
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Step 6 - Set the Tool Options and Color |
Make the following Text Tool Options and Materials palette settings: a) set Create As to Vector; b) set Font to Arial; c) set Size to 20; d) set Alignment to Center; e) set Offset to 2; f) in the Materials palette, set the Background/Fill to any darker, solid color. |
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Step 7 - Place cursor over shape |
Place the Text tool cursor over the top center of the preset shape (notice how the cursor icon changes to an angled "A" with a curve below it), and then click. The Text Entry dialog appears. |
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Step 8 - Enter text and click Apply |
Type "Text on a Path", and then click Apply. |
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Notes and Tips: |
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To place text on top of a vector path without attaching to the object or path, hold down Alt and then click where you want to place the text. |
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To quickly modify the image so just the curved text is visible, in the Layer palette, toggle off the visibility of the Preset Shape object. |
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Use positive Offset values to place the text above the object path; use negative values to place the text below the path. |
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Learn More: |
Place text on top of vector objects |
Add a picture frame |
Create a tool Preset - An example |
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