If you are working in , follow these steps to draft text that can be turned into a "solid" 3D feature:
For users in , you have two primary options for drafting text: SS-Ang-007_v.7z.002
: Exit the sketch and use the Extruded Boss/Base feature to give the text depth (e.g., 5 mm), turning it into a solid 3D object. Draft Text in Solid Edge If you are working in , follow these
: Type your desired text into the PropertyManager. Use the "Dissolve Sketch Text" option in SolidWorks
: If your font is too script-like, the letters may overlap, which can cause errors when trying to create a solid extrusion. Use the "Dissolve Sketch Text" option in SolidWorks to manually fix individual letter intersections.
: To draft text along a curve, select an arc or line in the "Curves" box within the PropertyManager.