On Mon, May 22, 2006 at 09:41:33PM -0500, Thetargos wrote:
I have some questions about the text to path[1] tool.
- Is there a way to control where will the text be placed after you run
this tool? For instance, I draw a stroke, write my text, then select the two elements and go to menu text->text to path, then the text follows the stroke (I assume from the 'fill side'). However, if wanted to place the text in a paticular part or segment of the stroke, how would I do it? (a not so elegant solution that occurs to me is using empty spaces by placing tabs or the like with the text tool).
I've done this using text kerning. Cursor to the first letter and then hit Ctrl+right-arrow a few times. Same sort of effect as using the space bar, but without the space characters inserted.
- Is there a way to make the text "adapt" when I move the text element
along the course of the stroke to that of the stroke? I don't know if I made much sense there, but imagine a winding line, when I place the text in the path, what it will do is place the text at the begining of the line (or strarting point, I assume), so if I move the text along the line, it retains the 'shape' of the starting segment of the line, and does not adapt to that of the other segments of the line through its course, is there a way to attain this? Is it a thought of feature or is it simply not possible to do?
I'm not sure I understand the question, but try playing with kerning (Ctrl+arrows) to adjust the text around, or using path offset.
If these don't do what you want, it might help in understanding if you could draw us a picture. Then, if inkscape can't do it, you can upload those pictures as a Request For Enhancement (RFE). :-)
Thanks in advance, and thank you VERY much for this incredible app, Inkscape is, keep up the good work!
Bryce