Create Text
When you create Text, the Properties of that Text will vary depending on the Text Type and the Caption Type.
Text Type
| Type | Description |
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| 3D | 3D texts are text overlays that are subject to 3D effects. |
| 2D | 2D texts are text overlays that are not subject to 3D effects. |
| Screen | Screen texts are 2D texts that are fixed to a screen position. The fixed position of the text may be hidden when the screen is resized. |
| Relative Screen | Screen texts are 2D texts that are fixed to a relative screen position. The relative position of the text is adjusted when the screen is resized. |
Caption Type
Choose whether the caption is plain TEXT, a static text string derived from an EXPRESSION, or a DYNAMIC TEXT string derived from an expression.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | The caption text is manually entered or pasted.. |
| Expression |
The caption text is evaluated from an expression and does not subsequently change. Click on the ellipsis to use the Expression Editor to generate a Caption Expression:
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| Dynamic Text |
The caption text is evaluated from a Caption Expression, however the expression itself is stored, rather than the text value. Dynamic text expressions are re-evaluated whenever the design layer or the animation is redrawn.
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Colour
Use the drop-down to select a Colour for the Text.
Font
Use the drop-down to select a Font for the Text.
Align to View
When the Text Type is 3D, select Align to View to align the Text with the current Camera View. Note that the Text is aligned in Plan View if this check box is not selected.
Height
Set the Height of the Text (in points).
Rotation
Set the Rotation of the text (0° to 360°) or accept the default (no rotation).
Vertical Alignment
Set the (Near, Centre, Far) Vertical Alignment of the Text.
Horizontal Alignment
Set the (Near, Centre, Far) Horizontal Alignment of the Text.
Z Offset
Set a Z Offset to adjust the elevation of the Text or accept the default (no offset).
Select Point
As you hover the mouse over the Design Window or the Animation, a Preview of the text (based upon the parameters you have specified) is shown.
Click to select the point at which to position the text. You can click multiple times to add the same text at multiple locations. Right-click the mouse (or press ESC) to finish.
Delete
Click to select a Text element and press Delete on your keyboard. You can also select Delete from the right-click menu. Hold down the CTRL key or the SHIFT key as you click the mouse to select multiple Text elements.