How to insert Text in sketch

namju_KIm

Hi 

How do insert text into a sketch?

It can be used to import from outside?

andy_morris

Onshape does not currently have Sketch Text, but I will add you to the improvement request.
In the meantime you could import the text as a solid from another CAD system and then Boolean subtract to get the desired result.

brucebartlett

Every update now I am looking for sketch text. It's got to come in soon, I've got my fingers crossed for the next release.

ryan_blackwood

I too am looking for text.  I'm using this primarily to design models for 3D Printing, and several of my items have text.

benjamin_3

I also am hoping that it will come with the next update, working on something right now that needs text.

danielle_2

In the education space, students love customizing items with their names. It would be great to see an added function of utilizing text in Onshape. I don't have a strong preference for particular fonts.

jakeramsley

danielle_2 said:

In the education space, students love customizing items with their names. It would be great to see an added function of utilizing text in Onshape. I don't have a strong preference for particular fonts.

Sketch Text has been available since July 17th.  See: https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/1209/improvements-to-onshape-july-17-2015

Marc_Miller

Perhaps related to this question...  I wanted to use a custom font in my Onshape project the other day.  Here's a solution that worked for me:

I used Inkscape to type the text out in the custom font.
Then selected the text and under the Path menu selected "Object to Path".
Then Save As a dxf file, and when saving Unchecked the use ROBO-Master and LWPOLYLINE type options.

Back in Onshape in your document:
From the bottom left + (plus) symbol, Import the dxf file.
Start a new Sketch and then use the Insert dxf drawing icon.
Constrain text as needed (I just selected all and did Fix.)
Extrude.
Done!

andrew_troup

Dig the automatic colours!