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2D and 3D text

Both 2D and 3D TrueType and PostScript text can be generated in the modeling environment, and 2D text in drafting, using any of the fonts available on your machine. Text can be created as plain text or as an object, which can be a surface or a solid object. Solid text can also be rounded or beveled.

A variety of text placement methods are available, including the placement of text on or between fully editable control lines. 3D text is typically created as a controlled entity which can be edited and changed after its initial generation. The content of a text string, its font, size, or any of its parameters can be changed any number of times. Also, the shape of the control lines, which may be used for the generation of text, can be edited and reshaped using the controlled curve editing tools.

Two bit text, such as Japanese and Chinese, is also supported, and can be generated when running under the appropriate operating system. It is generally treated in a manner similar to the Latin text.

 

 

form·Z feature list

Introduction


Interface


Modeling

Primitives
Spherical objects
Metaballs
3D solids and 2D shapes
Patterned polygons
Derivative surfaces, extrusions, enclosures
Parallel objects
Frames

Projection objects
Unfolding
Terrain models
Revolved objects
Helixes
Screws and bolts
Stairs
Sweeps
Draft Sweeps
Skinning
Lofting
S-lofts
Meshed objects
Subdivisions
Moving and disturbing meshes
Deformations
Bending along curves
Morphing
Image based displacements
Rounding
Blending and filleting
Draft angles
Splines and c-curves
C-Meshes
Nurbz
Formula curves and surfaces
Patches
Boolean operations
Trimming, splitting, and stitching
2D and 3D sections
Deriving contours
Lines of intersection
Grouping and ungrouping/Joining and separating
Placing and editing text
Symbols
Editing 3D lines
Converting representations of objects
Extracting controls
Inquiring and measuring
Repairing objects and projects
Moving, rotating, resizing, and mirroring
Clones
Attaching
Replace
Inserting
Deleting

Drafting


Rendering


Special features

Extensive import/export
Panoramic views
Straight up perspectives
View matching
Walk through animation
Rapid prototyping
2D/3D digitizing

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