getting text to follow a pattern

[smurfjeep]

Isn't there a way where you can place text over a pattern and have it follow the contour of the pattern?

I purchased the wedding rings on the pattern store and was looking to put names on each ring. How do I get the text to sit atop and follow the contour of the ring? As you can see , the bottom of the text seems to fall off.

Any help would be appreciated.

Woody

[eelamb]

You need the conforming vectors add on program
http://store.carvewright.com/product...cat=252&page=1

[smurfjeep]

OK, I already have "Conforming Vectors" included (Purchased), I went on to the two different tutorials that describe "Conforming vectors" (Design project 4 & 7-12) and simply put they just say to click the conform button.

From design project 4 "With the text selected check the box labled “conform” to make the text merge to your texture" and from design project 7-12 "9 CONFORMING VECTORS Click the Conform box. Conforming Vectors applies the vector to whatever surface is below it. In this case, the inverted shape of the leaf."


I have read both of these tutorials, and when I try and click the conform box, the option id greyed out.

What am I doing wrong?


Thanks, Woody

[smurfjeep]

Wanted to include a screen shot of my designer, maybe I am doing something painfully wrong, such as not turning on a feature. Thanks

[DianMayfield]

Hi Woody, conforming will only work on outline or centerline text. Well, at least on my copy. Now we need to see if there is a workaround from the Masters

[DickB]

You need Designer 2 or 3. Draw a spline to follow the curve of your pattern. Click on "Decorate with text" and enter your text.

[mtylerfl]

I made some quick modifications. This is not the only way to a solution, but it may work for you. I enlarged the rings a little, added arcs to the lettering, some spacing, Merge Add, Draft Small, Bit Optimization Best, Angled the names, adjusted Height...no workarounds, just using the standard tools.

[henry1]

I made some quick modifications. This is not the only way to a solution, but it may work for you. I enlarged the rings a little, added arcs to the lettering, some spacing, Merge Add, Draft Small, Bit Optimization Best, Angled the names, adjusted Height...no workarounds, just using the standard tools.

modifications ok but I only have the 2.07 not 3 software what a bummer

[mtylerfl]

modifications ok but I only have the 2.07 not 3 software what a bummer

Good time to upgrade. Don't get left behind. It's all up from here!

[eelamb]

Thanks Michael, I could not see the MPC of his, so until I saw the image, only guessed as to the problem. Smurfjeep Michael did a great job for you.
Smurfjeep, another way is to use the V bit and do the names using centerline. They will then follow the surface of the rings using conform.
Here is my version of some interlocking rings.
http://lambswoodworking.com/products...id_product=411