centered text

Hi ...

I'm having a cylinder and want to center text (for a later protrusion) on
each end of it. It should be horizontally and vertically exactly in the
middle. I tried several constructions with construction lines, but didn't
get the text there.

thanks Helge

 

: Hi ...
:
: I'm having a cylinder and want to center text (for a later protrusion) on
: each end of it. It should be horizontally and vertically exactly in the
: middle.

Unfortunately, Helge, the text you are creating as the basis for a protuded
letters isn't text in the usual sense, not as is text in table or text in a note.
It is simply sketcher entities, such as lines and arcs. The usual Style functions
for text, such as horizontal and vertical centering, are not available.

I think you were on the right track with trying to create something to anchor the
text to and give it some centered reference. I would suggest though a sketched
datum curve in the shape of the rectangular text area that you would like the text
to occupy. Use the left side to draw the text height, check the box on the text
definition interface that says 'Place along curve' and pick the base of the box as
the curve to follow. This will give you a horizontal and vertical anchor point,
and will be useful in your case, though it was meant for creating curved text
paths. To adjust the text to fit in the box horizontally, use the 'Aspect ratio'
slider. Dimensions will be available to adjust text height and start location.
Using this method, you can achieve text which is exactly centered.

David Janes