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Chapter 7

Using Text

Note: Manipulating text on a path in 3D only works when Path Shape is set to Open
Spline.

If you lose the path selection, select the text layer in the Layers list.

Note: To enter specific values for the control point locations, click the Control Points
disclosure triangle in the Path Options group of the Layout pane. The first value field is
X, the second value field is Y, and the third value field is Z.

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To change to a different camera view, click “Top” in the upper left corner of the Canvas,
then choose another camera view from the Camera menu in the upper-left corner of
the Canvas.

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To reset the camera view, do one of the following:

 Choose Active from the Camera menu.
 Choose View > 3D View > Active.

Text on a path in 3D Top view. The right and left control
points are set to positive Z values.

Text on a path in Right camera view.