BonusTextExplode

Created: June 10, 2016 | Updated: April 11, 2017 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1, 20.2 and 21

Parent page: CAMtastic Commands

The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:

Explode Text to Base Objects

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to convert a text object into its constituent base objects.

Access

This command is accessed from the CAMtastic Editor by choosing the Edit » Explode » Text command from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a square and you will enter text explode mode. You will be prompted to select text objects to include in the explode. Simply position the cursor over a text object you wish to include in the selection and click. Clicking away from an object allows you to drag a selection area, for including multiple objects in the selection. Selection is cumulative.

Continue adding text objects to the selection and then right-click. The selected text objects will be converted to their constituent base objects.

Tips

The command can be canceled at any stage before the initial right-click by pressing Esc.
All exploded text objects can be restored by using the Undo command.