Importing text to a .gif file

[Genechr]

I am trying to design a business card. I created a line of text with Xara 3D Maker and now I don't know how to add it to the card I'm creating. Please help.

[gwpriester]

Welcome to TalkGraphics Genechr

What program are you using to create the card?

[Genechr]

Microsoft Office Picture Manager

[handrawn]

as far as I can see MOPM will open all the usual image formats - though I do not know if a gif will be animated or not; I have MOPM on my computer, as it comes with Office 2010, but I don't use it

so export your text from xara 3d maker in image format - as it's a business card I am assuming you do not need it animated, so PNG format should be best - if you do not want a background, you will probably have to select the right setting to preserve the transparency when you export if it does not do this by default [I don't have the latest xara 3D maker - I have ver 6 but not on the computer I am using at the moment]

[gwpriester]

You will need to Export the text in a format such as PNG or BMP.

I don't have Xara 3D installed on my computer at the moment. Maybe one of the members who does can give you the steps.

[Genechr]

I can save it in any format and it looks like PNG is the best. I hope someone can let me know the steps it takes to complete this. Thanks for your help.