#How2 Add Text ?
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What is a practical way to add text labels to a 3d design?
I need to finish a data spec for a new product that still in the design mode
and usually we place a picture of the product in the front of the data spec. So
I think that the best realistic graphics I can do is using 3DS. the problems is
that on the front panel more then things that I all ready draw (like switches
and connectors) allot of text like power on, RS232, act will be place .
I think that the only way is to finish what ever I can accomplish with 3DS and
to move to photoshop and to add the text.
Any better or How You do it ?
Thanks
Shai
Hi Shai,
<< I think that the only way is to finish what ever I can accomplish with 3DS
and to move to photoshop and to add the text. >>
Have you looked at the 2d text that you can create in the shaper and then
create/object/get shaper in the 3d editor for possibilities?
Here are some ways to add text to your image:
– As you've suggested, add it to the rendered image in another program,
such as Photoshop. Downside: Not good for animations, and if the text is
part of the scene, you'll need to shade it appropriately to make it look
like it belongs there.
– Include it as a decaled texture map in the assigned material. Downside: It's
difficult to properly position the text within the material, and it's hard
to get the anti-aliasing right, depending on the resolution of your text
bitmap, the distance of the surface to the camera, etc.
– Create text objects and place them in the scene. This is probably the best
way to do it. As Jonas says, you can create the text in the 2D Shaper, and
then use Create/Object/Get Shaper to pull it into the 3D Editor, where you
can position it.
– Jack