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Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
I'm trying to create a logo/watermark with some text at the top which curves round the top of a circle.
I've Googled my problem and found THIS page, 've managed to figure out how to get the line to follow the part of the circle I want the text to follow, but when I select 'Stroke Path', it puts half the text in the circle and half outside the circle when I want the text outside, on top of the circle.
Is there an easier way or am I doing something wrong?
I've included the .xcf file so you can see what I've done so far.
RE: Trying to create curved text - rich2005 - 02-14-2018
Not doing anything wrong, that is the way it works. If you want text above the path put a return (enter) after the text (before gives below the path)
screenshot https://i.imgur.com/fuIJEgJ.jpg
An alternative is ofnuts text along path plugin ofn-text-along-path
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-path-tools/files/scripts/ near the top
Using linux? The permissions are already set unzip and pop in~/.gimp-2.8/plug-ins.
Right click context in the paths dialogue. Does not use the text tool. Read the docs file that comes with it.
https://i.imgur.com/FqcHFNa.jpg
Using a circle can be a pain, an old video of mine showing some options
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y59JTjt-nLQ
EDIT: To be honest, I would just add another path and adjust until correct. A curved path does not need lots of nodes. A node each end and pull out the handles to adjust is the best way. Keep the text 'box' tight ie. dynamic mode
https://i.imgur.com/4yMqEHK.jpg
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
(02-14-2018, 04:57 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: I recommend installing ofnuts Text along Path plug-in, because its more convenient and has better functionality when it comes to getting the text exactly where you want it.
I have written a tutorial that explains how to use it, here:
https://gimp-science-labs.blogspot.de/2014/05/text-along-circle.html
For your image i alpha selected the teddy image, convert the selection into a path, rotate the path by 180° to get the skeleton path for the text, then used ofnuts' plug-in with the following values:
I'll d/l & install ofnuts plug-in and have a go trying to create it how I want.
I'm a complete noob when it comes to using GIMP.
& Rich 2005,
Yes, I'm using Kubuntu 16.04.
RE: Trying to create curved text - rich2005 - 02-14-2018
(02-14-2018, 06:28 PM)Espermaschine Wrote:(02-14-2018, 05:04 PM)rich2005 Wrote: Using a circle can be a pain
ofnuts posted a great trick years ago on GC:
you delete a small segment at the bottom of the circular path.
In companion with the 'Centered' layout option, you get perfectly centered text on a path, without having to rotate the circle.
Yes, all sorts of ways.
However, I still prefer the regular Text tool with the ability to mix Fonts / character size / spacing / position...
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
I'm finding it hard to follow your instructions Espermaschine.
I've managed to fumble my way to step 5.
I can't understand your instruction of 'call up a selection from' ~ How do I do that?
I think your 'tutorial' neds more specific instructions/screenshots.
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
Espermaschine
I've ran through your instructions again and your use of 'call up' just means 'use'
What I am having problems with is, where is 'text-path'.
Sorry if I'm being vague, I hardly use GIMP.
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
(02-14-2018, 10:37 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: in the paths tab
and no, it doesnt mean just "use"
dont you just wanna use the cicular text i made for you ?
i uploaded it for you earlier in the second post
If it doesn't mean 'use', what does it mean?
I could use what you uploaded for me earlier, but I prefer to try to do it myself, after all, that's the best way to learn (thank you, BTW),
Here's a screenshot of GIMP. I can't seem to find the item you refer to in step #5
'Create a new transparent layer, call up a selection from the text-path and fill it with a colour of your choice. Then deselect !
Also turn off the text-path'
![[Image: uUomuZH.png]](https://i.imgur.com/uUomuZH.png)
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
(02-14-2018, 11:34 PM)Espermaschine Wrote: Which you fill on a new transparent layer with a colour of your choice and then deselect and turn off the path's visibility.
That's the part I'm struggling with, I can't figure how to do it.
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-14-2018
I've just tried and something's gone wrong, why is the 'circle' yellow and not 'pooky2483'?
Progress enclosed.
I thought 'pooky2483' had been selected!!!!
RE: Trying to create curved text - pooky2483 - 02-15-2018
I am unable to do it, could you see if you can do it with what I just uploaded please!