How to Use the TextArt Editor in Chasys Draw IES
Be sure that you have Chasys on your computer., Start a new composition., Be sure that your colors and textures (if you want them) are already enabled before using the TextArt editor. , Click on the TextArt icon., Select a font., In the actual...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be sure that you have Chasys on your computer.
Click on File >> New.
The size doesn't matter, just create it in whatever size and format you think will work for your graphics. ,, This will give you the tools you need to create an area where your text art will be. , You have quite a few choices as to the types of fonts you can use and are probably only limited by your ability to download new fonts. , You will see the changes to your work as you make them. , They are as follows (from left to right):
Your text plain, shadowed, or mirrored How the color appears in the image , Your symbols are very much font specific.
If the font you are in doesn't have the symbol that you desire, check out another font.
One that is all symbols is Webding and different versions of that name. , If you are going to put it on the side of a notebook or need it to be vertical, experiment with the rotation. , Click on the Fit to Text button and have your selection fit your text. , If you are using it as a type of background, you will want it pretty transparent.
If you want to catch people's eye, you won't. , Once you are done editing your text, just click onto the desktop.
If you need to work on it again, go to Window >> TextArt Editor. -
Step 2: Start a new composition.
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Step 3: Be sure that your colors and textures (if you want them) are already enabled before using the TextArt editor.
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Step 4: Click on the TextArt icon.
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Step 5: Select a font.
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Step 6: In the actual textbox
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Step 7: put in the text that you want to work with.
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Step 8: Start working with the Render-Style parameters.
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Step 9: Consider using symbols or webdings in your art.
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Step 10: Decide if you need to rotate your text.
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Step 11: Fit your TextArt selection to your text.
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Step 12: Make your text transparent.
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Step 13: Go back to your original graphic.
Detailed Guide
Click on File >> New.
The size doesn't matter, just create it in whatever size and format you think will work for your graphics. ,, This will give you the tools you need to create an area where your text art will be. , You have quite a few choices as to the types of fonts you can use and are probably only limited by your ability to download new fonts. , You will see the changes to your work as you make them. , They are as follows (from left to right):
Your text plain, shadowed, or mirrored How the color appears in the image , Your symbols are very much font specific.
If the font you are in doesn't have the symbol that you desire, check out another font.
One that is all symbols is Webding and different versions of that name. , If you are going to put it on the side of a notebook or need it to be vertical, experiment with the rotation. , Click on the Fit to Text button and have your selection fit your text. , If you are using it as a type of background, you will want it pretty transparent.
If you want to catch people's eye, you won't. , Once you are done editing your text, just click onto the desktop.
If you need to work on it again, go to Window >> TextArt Editor.
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