TTF PropertiesUse the TTF Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the TTF objects. | |
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Click on a TTF object and click on the Properties tab. Edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for TTF objects. Optionally, Right-Click on the TTF opening and select Edit to open the TTF Properties. |
TTF OpeningThe TTF Opening section allows the user to enter the desired text for the TTF, or select a different font for the TTF. While similar to LetterMats, TTFs do not offer all of the same property options of a LetterMat. | |
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Text Enter desired lettering text for the TTF in the Text field. Characters associated to the selected font are available, though they are not guaranteed to cut. TTF Font Name Select the desired TTF font from the Font Name dropdown control. When possible, the names of the Fonts are displayed in their typestyle. TTFs are located in the /Windows/Fonts directory, so the listing is only limited by the fonts currently installed on your computer. You can install more TTFs to the /Windows/Fonts directory. |
Set the Default for TTFs | |
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The default settings for the TTFs can be set in the Admin > Editor section. |
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X and Y Position Fields | |
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X (Position Field) The X Position field is used to manually set the horizontal position of the selected object (lines shown for illustration). Y (Position Field) The Y Position field is used to manually set the vertical position of the selected object (lines shown for illustration). |
Rotation Entry Field | |
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Enter the desired degree of rotation in the Rotation field. The currently selected TTF will pivot from the center point. To rotate a group of objects or to manually rotate an object, see Rotation on the Advanced Tab. |
TTF ParametersUse the TTF Parameters section to edit the specific TTF parameters. | |
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Kerning Kerning defines the distance between characters in the text field. Tracking defines the distance between words. |
Cartridge Selection and TypeUse the Cartridge and Type section to select the desired Cartridge and Cartridge Type for the particular TTF. | |
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Cartridge Icon Click on the Cartridge Icon and select the desired cartridge for the current TTF. | |
Cartridge Type When applicable, select the desired cartridge type from the Type dropdown control. Selections available are dependent upon the type of Cartridge tool selected | |
For instance for Deboss, the selections available are the Deboss - Wide, Deboss - Medium, and Deboss - Thin cartridges. |