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Quick Tip: Embossing Text on a Part

Trevor English • Jul 04, 2018

Embossed text is often one of the last details that gets added to a design. Once you learn how to create text on a work plane, it is easy to extrude to add or even remove the lettering. But what if you want this text to be wrapped around a cylindrical surface instead of normal to the work plane? This quick tip video will walk you through the steps of creating your plane, adding text and applying it normal to the plane or surface of your part.

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Trevor English  is a civil engineer (B.S.) by trade and an accomplished writer with a passion for inspiring everyone with new and exciting technologies. He’s been working with Autodesk’s manufacturing division since 2016 creating engaging content on the web and social media. You can find his work on ShortSleeveandTieClub.com , Curiosity.com , and InterestingEngineering.com.

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