Wrapping text around an arc or circle

[Senor Dorado]

I'm trying to wrap text around an arc to create an emblem. Can't find a way to get the desired effect. The only methods that I thought of were a polar array, and an oblique slant, but failed.

I'm trying to recreate the USCG emblem, and need to wrap the text around the arc in the center of the symbol.

Any helpful hints would be appreciated.


Senor Dorado

[skipsophrenic]

ARCTEXT command sounds like what u're after.

[Senor Dorado]

ARCTEXT is an unknown command in 2007 revision. Am I entering the command incorrectly?

Senor Dorado

[chulse]

Is Express Tools loaded?

[ReMark]

Just to add to the above...

Express > Text > Arc Aligned Text.

If you did not load Express Tools when you loaded 2007 initially you can go back to your installation CD and correct that oversight.

[JD Mather]

If you did not load Express Tools you can also

Create a block - say of the letter T
Use the DIVIDE command with the BLOCK option.

Go back and edit each letter as desired.

This method will also follow polylines and splines.

[Tankman]

Load Express Tools, easy enough.

From the "Express" drop down menu, "Arc-Aligned Text."

That was easy! Take a peek-a-boo at the attached *.dwg.
AutoCAD '07 Express Tools like ReMark states above.

Of course, edit as desired.

[Senor Dorado]

Thanks to all for your help.

Tankman, I am downloading your dwg. Thanks!


Senor Dorado

[Tankman]

Thanks to all for your help.

Tankman, I am downloading your dwg. Thanks!


Senor Dorado

Great! Be sure to post your USCG *.dwg file when you finish!

[dumfatnhappy]

Great! Be sure to post your USCG *.dwg file when you finish!

awesome, that's my old alma mater! served 81-85. best 4 years of my life! woo hoo!

that's me on the bow...