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{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_ShapeString|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> ShapeString|Shortcut=S S}} |
{{GuiCommand|Name=Draft_ShapeString|Workbenches=[[Draft Module|Draft]]|MenuLocation=Draft -> ShapeString|Shortcut=S S}} |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The ShapeString tool inserts a compound shape representing a text string at a given point in the current document. Text height, tracking and font can be specified. |
The ShapeString tool inserts a compound shape representing a text string at a given point in the current document. Text height, tracking and font can be specified. |
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[[Image:Draft_ShapeString_Example400.png]] |
[[Image:Draft_ShapeString_Example400.png]] |
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==How to use== |
==How to use== |
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The ShapeString tool can by used in [[macros]] and from the python console by using the following function: |
The ShapeString tool can by used in [[macros]] and from the python console by using the following function: |
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{{Code|code= |
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makeShapeString(String,FontFile,[Size],[Tracking]) |
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Example: |
Example: |
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{{Code|code= |
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<syntaxhighlight> |
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import FreeCAD,Draft |
import FreeCAD,Draft |
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Draft.makeShapeString("This is a sample text", |
Draft.makeShapeString("This is a sample text", |
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"/usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts/Arial.ttf |
"/usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts/Arial.ttf", |
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200.0,10) |
200.0,10) |
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}} |
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==Limitations== |
==Limitations== |
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* This tool is not yet generally available. It will be included in a future version. (post v0.13) |
* This tool is not yet generally available. It will be included in a future version. (post v0.13) |
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* TrueType(*.ttf), OpenType(*.otf) and Type1(*.pfb) font files are supported. |
* TrueType(*.ttf), OpenType(*.otf) and Type1(*.pfb) font files are supported. |
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* Very small text heights may result in deformed character glyphs due to loss of detail in scaling. |
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<languages/> |
<languages/> |
Revision as of 21:58, 2 December 2013
Draft_ShapeString |
Menu location |
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Draft -> ShapeString |
Workbenches |
Draft |
Default shortcut |
S S |
Introduced in version |
- |
See also |
None |
Description
The ShapeString tool inserts a compound shape representing a text string at a given point in the current document. Text height, tracking and font can be specified.
How to use
- Press the Draft ShapeString button, or press S then S keys
- Click a point on the 3D view, or type a coordinate
- Enter the desired text, press ENTER
- Enter the desired size, press ENTER
- Enter the desired tracking, press ENTER
- Press ENTER to accept the displayed font, or,
- Press ... to select a font file.
Options
- To enter coordinates manually, simply enter the numbers, then press ENTER between each X, Y and Z component.
- Pressing ESC will cancel the operation.
Properties
- DataPosition: The base point of the compound shape
- DataString: The contents of the text string
- DataSize: The height of the letters in FC units
- DataTracking: The inter-character spacing in FC units
- DataFont File: The font definition file used to draw the string
Scripting
The ShapeString tool can by used in macros and from the python console by using the following function:
makeShapeString(String,FontFile,[Size],[Tracking])
- Turns a text string into a Compound Shape using a specified font.
Example:
import FreeCAD,Draft
Draft.makeShapeString("This is a sample text",
"/usr/share/fonts/truetype/msttcorefonts/Arial.ttf",
200.0,10)
Limitations
- This tool is not yet generally available. It will be included in a future version. (post v0.13)
- TrueType(*.ttf), OpenType(*.otf) and Type1(*.pfb) font files are supported.