Texts

Text

Select the Text tool from the Texts drop-down on the ribbon or press the W key.

As you move the mouse around a preview of the Text will be displayed. Hovering over a geometric element will automatically rotate the Text be aligned with the element. If the element has a Seam, the text height will be changed to fit in the seam width. Click at the location where you’d like the center of your text. You can use the snap function for this center point.

In the dialog, enter your text. Press Tab to navigate to the Height and Angle entry fields. You can also change the Font and the Style used. After entering any values, press the Enter key or click the Create button in the dialog. Alternatively, you can start by entering the Center x and y coordinates in the dialog.

You can assign a Mark, Dot Mark, or Print tool to Text.

Barcode

Select the Barcode tool from the Texts drop-down on the ribbon or press the Ctrl + W.

As you move the mouse around a preview of the Text will be displayed. Hovering over a geometric element will automatically rotate the Text be aligned with the element. If the element has a Seam, the text height will be changed to fit in the seam width. Click at the location where you’d like the center of your Barcode. You can use the snap function for this center point.

In the dialog, enter your text. As you enter text, a preview of the barcode will be generated in real-time. Press Tab to navigate to the Height and Rotation fields. After entering any values, press the Enter key or click the Create button in the dialog. Alternatively, you can start by entering the Center x and y coordinates in the dialog. Use the Show Text toggle to include the text along with the barcode. It will display to the right of the barcode.

You can only assign the Print or Reference tool to a barcode.