Converting TrueType Text to Polylines

The TrueType to Polyline command converts text created with any TrueType font into polylines. After it is converted, the text is no longer a font and can be edited just like any other polyline. This is useful when creating 3D text objects. By their nature, TrueType fonts are defined by Bézier curves and arc points. VectorWorks uses these same definitions when converting them.

The text conversion is not affected by the conversion resolution setting in the VectorWorks Preferences dialog box. However, if the converted polyline is extruded, the 3D resolution setting in this same dialog box affect how VectorWorks extrudes the polyline.

To convert TrueType text to polylines:

1.	Select the text (lines or blocks) to convert.

2.	Select Text > TrueType to Polyline.

The text is converted into a group of polylines.

3.	To extrude the polylines, creating 3D text, select the group of polylines. Ungroup them by selecting Modify > Ungroup.

4.	Select all of the individual polylines and select Model > Extrude.

The Create Extrude dialog box opens.

5.	Specify the extrusion length and click OK.