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rotate text in sketch

rotate text in sketch

rotate text in sketch

(OP)
I know the use of text in sketch has been discussed a lot and there are even some FAQs on this issue. Still I have a question. I am trying to show a scale on a cylinder. It starts with 20. I create a plan tangent to the cylinder at the location of my "20". I create a sketch, select text feature, type 20 and the preview shows me the text rotated 270 degrees from what I want. I select the rotation tool with 270 degrees and now my text is right orientation but the 0 is on top of the 2. That's not what I want or expected. How can I do what I described above?

RE: rotate text in sketch

dogarila,

I would suggest you draw a construction line to base your text off of.  Should solve most if not all of your problem because there are other features within the sketch text function to allow you to get your words facing the right way.

RE: rotate text in sketch

Edit sketch ... Tools/Sketch Tools/Modify, type in angle, select "Enter" key.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: rotate text in sketch

I agree with janman. There seems to be no rhyme or reason why the text becomes rotated, so using a sketched line (or curve) as a guide ensures the text direction is correct. I usually create a separate sketch for the guide curve to make subsequent changes easier.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: rotate text in sketch

Don't forget about the use of decals in your models.  SW has pretty decent tools for positioning and modifying decals. This may help you avoid some of the headaches that come with futzing with text in sketches.

RE: rotate text in sketch

(OP)
Thanks guys for your help. Janman, I'm giving you a star.

I have a problem with my help in SW, but I better start another thread with that.

RE: rotate text in sketch

Eltron ... Decals only work if you have Photoworks.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

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