Tricia Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I need to create a sign on an exterior commercial building, which will consist of a logo and text. This needs to be seen in both 3d and elevation views. I have created the logo, but don't' know how to make the text show up on the signs. When I close out the elevation, the text is lost. The text needs to be MS Reference Sans Serif, size 10. The text included in my library does not comply to the company's logo established logo design. If there is no work around on this problem, suggestions on where to purchase something that is Chief compatible. 'Tricia Solomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKitchenAbode Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 That will be very tricky to do. CA's standard text functions do not support 3D. They do have one 3D text set available in the bonus catalogs but it just seems to be some generic block type text. Not sure but maybe sketch-up might allow you to design the text portion and then you could import it into CA as a symbol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, solver said: If the text itself is flat and not raised from the surface, then make an image of the sign and apply it to the surface. Much like placing a picture in a frame. It sounds like she wants it to show in elevations too which means an image file won't really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Tricia said: The text needs to be MS Reference Sans Serif, size 10. I can make that for you to build your sign with. Just send me a PM as I would need a little to cover my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Gia Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3D text in Sketchup. Import into Chief. Here’s a how to in sketchup... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 This is not the way I do it but here are some tips from Michael for the Sketchup import method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thank you all for your help! I've got it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADuser Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 And if you have Autocad it is easy too. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=3d+text+autocad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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