topic Re: Skew Fonts in Inventor Forum

Skew Fonts

vmontefusco — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:26:45 GMT

Greetings

Is there a way to skew fonts (words) in Inventor? I know I can use Extrude or Emboss fonts (words) in the +/ Z direction, but I would like to easily change there shape in the X and/or Y direction(s). As an example, let's say I create a word on a part and I'd like to slightly elongate it in the Y direction. Is this possible without creating it in another program (like Fusion 360) and saving it as an IPT?

Thanks

Vince Montefusco

www imdb com

Re: Skew Fonts

SBix26 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:14:02 GMT

Probably the easiest method is to edit your embossed/extruded text and change the value of Stretch as shown below:

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2024.1.1 | Windows 10 Home 22H2

Re: Skew Fonts

pcrawley — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:25:05 GMT

If you're extruding/embossing, then you can use Direct Edit to non-uniformly scale in any combination of X and Y:

Re: Skew Fonts

vmontefusco — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:07:46 GMT

Thank you so much!! Works like a charm!

Vince Montefusco

www imdb com

Re: Skew Fonts

SBix26 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:44:30 GMT

I'm a bit skeptical that @pcrawley 's solution will work for you. While it does stretch the text, Direct Edit > Scale only works with solid bodies, not features, so it is stretching the entire body containing the text as well. Is this really what you want?

The technique could be used with text extruded as a new solid, then scaled, then combined (subtracted) from the main body. But I think the text editing controls would be easier, no?

Sam B

Inventor Pro 2024.1.1 | Windows 10 Home 22H2

Re: Skew Fonts

pcrawley — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:58:17 GMT

Don't burst my bubble @SBix26 😉 The text extrusion I showed was created as a separate body from the base - so the non-uniform scale only scales the text. (You're right - I should have been clearer with the explanation/screen shots). Once scaled it can be combined with the original solid if needed.

(And I took "Works like a charm!" as being a workable solution for the OP 😊)

Re: Skew Fonts

vmontefusco — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:39:34 GMT

Greetings to all

Thanks for the added information. What I required for my current 3D Printer project text did work like a charm. I will check out the other option mentioned soon.

Thank you!

Vince Montefusco

www imdb com

Re: Skew Fonts

vmontefusco — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:47:37 GMT

Greetings

The answer to your question is "yes". I have been designing 3D Printer products and build the larger parts in sections due to the size of the build plate, then assemble them using a variety of techniques. The part that has the text needed to be skewed and the Direct Edit worked perfectly!

As I mentioned in other posts, I have been using Inventor from almost its inception. I became a certified User via an authorized dealer in LA California and college, however, due to my work load in the entertainment industry, I never went back to update my skills and frankly, I forgot many of the things that could make my life easier designing.

Thanks again!

Vince