Move letter from text

jacob_steiner

Hello
I'm not new to CAD, but to OnShape.

If I create a text with several letters in the sketch mode, how can I move just one letter? If I use the transform option the whole text moves along and not just one letter. Can I somehow de-link these letters?

Any help appreciated.

eric_pesty

Then extrude separately and move the bodies so they overlap, "transform by mate connector" might be a good option to control things precisely.

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/114101#Comment_114101

eric_pesty

Short answer: no (and I'm not aware of any parametric CAD that would do that)!
There are likely a number of workflows that can achieve what you need but can you tell us what you are trying to do and/or share a document?

MDesign

When you extrude the text. The individual letters will be separate parts. You can the. Use the transform tool on each letter.

jacob_steiner

Thanks.
I try to do something similar to "create an exploded view for drawings" in Autodesk. I want to move the letters together to get one piece.
I've found this question, which is basically the same I've asked:

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/7192/joining-text

eric_pesty

Then extrude separately and move the bodies so they overlap, "transform by mate connector" might be a good option to control things precisely.

https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/114101#Comment_114101