Slinky Text
Function Syntax | CurveText |
Current Version | 1.4 |
Download | CurveTextV1-4.lsp |
View HTML Version | CurveTextV1-4.html |
Program Description
I suppose this program should really be listed under the 'Novelty Programs' section, however, perhaps some users may regard it as a practical solution.
The program will create individual text objects for each character in a selected/specified string, and, following selection of a curve object (line, arc, ellipse, circle, spline, lwpolyline etc), will proceed to dynamically space & rotate each character to align with the curve - creating a visual appearance similar to that produced by the Express Tools' Arc Aligned Text command.
The user is provided with additional refinement controls: character offset may be altered using the +/- keys, and furthermore, character spacing along the curve may be adjusted using the </> keys.
If the program is run in AutoCAD2000 or later, the resultant text items form an anonymous group, and hence may be selected as one item.
Preview
![](lisp/gifs/SlinkyText.gif)
Instructions for Running
Please refer to How to Run an AutoLISP Program.