"2D Text" is a tool that provides for the creation of 2D annotation text on the screen. The text always stays flat on the screen and does not rotate with the camera. 2D text is useful for annotation and titling. However, it will not appear in the VRML output or the ray-traced image.
If an existing 2D text object is selected while invoking this tool, that object will be edited, otherwise a new object will be created.
Object Name
You can give a meaningful name to the main object using the "Object Name" text field, and pressing "Ok".
Input Text
This tool takes its input from the keyboard. Just type in whatever you wish. To start a new line, press <Enter> and type in the new line. When you are done, click on "Update".
Automatic
If you turn on "Automatic", you can see the text appear as you type. This may slow things down, but you get instantaneous feedback. If "Automatic" is off, click on "Update" to update the 2D text object with the text you typed in.
Font
The "Font" list field contains a list of fonts available. Select a font by choosing an item in the list. You can change the font any time while editing the text.
Font Size
You can change the size of the font by entering a new value in the "Font Size" text field.
Line Spacing
You can change the vertical spacing between lines of text by entering a new value in the "Line Spacing" text field.
Justify
You can set the justification of the text to "Left", "Center" or "Right", with respect to the location point of the text.
New
This is used when you want to work on a new "2D Text" object. You can use this option to create or edit a new 2D text object, without having to close the tool and invoke it again.
Close
This will close the tool. If the input text is empty, no object will be created.
