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Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

(OP)
I have a very simple problem.  I'm trying to create ONE letter of text on my sheet, with a circle around it.  If there's another way to do this, please tell me.  I'm being tortured.

I'm creating the single letter using the text tool.  Then, I'm sketching a circle around the letter.  Looks great.  However, when I print, the circle moves about 1/8".  Sometimes left, sometimes right.  It does it on different sheets, different formats, everything.  IT WON'T STAY STILL...

RE: Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

1) Create the text
2) Click OK
3) RMB the text and goto properties
4) Go down to Border and pick cicular under style.
5) pick the type of size

Now the circle won't move because it is part og the text.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help

RE: Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

re:Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

Do try not to take my name in vain. ;)

RE: Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

(OP)
The circular border works just fine, and I appreciate the help!  

I did find a work-around, though.  Since I'm only enclosing an "S" and a "P" in a circle (starboard and port), I can use the symbols for Free State(S) and Projected Tolerance Zone.

Thanks, guys!

Sorry, Tick,,,,

RE: Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

You can easily do this as a note.
1)Insert note.
2)Remove leader.
3)Change justification to center.
3)Change border style to circular.

HTH

Ray Havermahl
www.ielinc.com

RE: Text problem really beginning to tick me off...

Alos, I think that you could do it with a standard balloon set to "custom" for the Item Number.

Ken

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