Use the convert to shape option on the spiral, this makes it a line, you can then fit text to curve. I couldn't get a very accurate fit but it might help.
Use the convert to shape option on the spiral, this makes it a line, you can then fit text to curve. I couldn't get a very accurate fit but it might help.
Last edited by Christine Farrelly; 29 July 2019 at 06:48 AM. Reason: image
Christine
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The option 'Fit Text to Curve' is probably grayed out because you first have to convert the spiral shape by selecting 'Convert to Edible Shapes' in the Arrange Menu.
Works well enough, Christine, but it seems a bit hit-and-miss regarding placement on the spiral shape.
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I would choose Illustrator for this as my weapon of choice, as it is very easy to place text and do it on the fly to produce what you want without any hassle. This was done in version CS6 (2012) so this is not exactly new technology.
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Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx.
No idea why the text is missing the curve.
Perhaps rather than Convert to Shape, you could simply Ungroup.
It works for me.
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yes ungroup seems to work ok.
Christine
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Good to know.
So the question is, should a Smart Spiral not be able to handle embedded text without making it dumb?
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I think it could have been just a glitch on my PC as it works now with either ungroup or convert to shape. would be nice to have on the adjustable spiral though.
Christine
Software: XDPX9, WD9,WD10,XDPX10,WD11,XDPX11,XDP365
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