How To Add Text to a Curve in Carveco

Overview

Adding text along a curve is a great way to create decorative designs like arched signs or badges in Carveco. If you’re unable to activate the "on a curve" option, it's likely due to a hidden text constraint. This tutorial explains how to disable constraints and apply text to any vector path.

Step 1: Draw or Select a Curve

Start with a curve (such as an arc or ellipse) that you want the text to follow.

Step 2: Open the Text Tool

1. Click the Text tool from the design toolbar.
2. Start typing your desired text — e.g., your name or company name.

Problem: “On a Curve” Option Doesn’t Appear

If the text doesn't snap to the curve or the “on a curve” option is missing, it's usually because the text is being constrained to a box.

Check for Constraints:

1. In the Text tool, look for the Method dropdown.
2. If it says Limit by Box, then your text is confined within a defined area.
3. Enable Show Constraints to visualize the bounding box.

Step 3: Switch to “None” Method

1. Change the Method to None instead of “Limit by Box”.
2. The On a Curve option will now be available.

Step 4: Apply Text to the Curve

1. With the text selected, click on the curve.
2. The text will snap to the curve path and adjust accordingly.

You can continue to edit spacing, alignment, or curve orientation from the text properties panel.

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