To Create a Line of Vector Text

1. Click Raster menu Vectorization ToolsText.
2. The current style, height, and rotation are displayed and the following prompt appears.

   Specify insertion point or [Height/Angle/Baseline/Justify]:

   Do one of the following:

   • Enter h (Height) to set the text height in pixels. Enter a value on the command line or click two points in the drawing to specify the text height.
   • Enter a (Angle) to set the text angle. Enter a value in the current AutoCAD units on the command line or click two points in the drawing to indicate the start and endpoint of a line segment at the desired angle. You will then be prompted to specify the insertion point.
   • Enter b (Baseline) to set the text baseline by clicking two points in the drawing to indicate the start point and the direction of the baseline.
   • Enter j (Justify) to specify the justification method for the text.

   • The following prompt is displayed:

     Specify justification [Left/Center/Right/Align/Mid/Fit] <Left>:

   For more information, see Justification Options section later in this topic.

3. In the drawing window, select an insertion point for the text, subject to the justification method.

   For example, for left-justified text, select an insertion point that corresponds to the lower-left corner of the text block.

   The VText Edit dialog box is displayed.

4. Enter the text you want to place on your image and click OK.
5. The text is placed at the location that you selected.
   Note: If want to change the text, type e (Edit) to edit the text in the VText Edit dialog box.
6. Do one of the following, depending on the VTools Removal Method you selected in the Raster Design Options dialog box:
   • If None, you can press Enter to end the command.
   • If Rub, see Rubbing Raster Data Within a Diagonal Region.
   • If REM, see Defining REM Enhanced Bitonal Regions.
7. You can continue to replace raster text with vector text, use the COPYLAST option, or press Enter to end the command.
   Note: The COPYLAST command displays the VText Edit dialog box where the last text string you placed in the drawing is displayed. You can edit this text string if necessary, then click OK and pick an insertion point for the copy.

Justification Options

• You can justify text in the following ways:

• Left, to place the insertion point at the left side of the text baseline.
• Center, to place the insertion point at the center of the text baseline.
• Right, to place the insertion point at the lower-right corner of the text baseline.
• Align, to select two points to define the text baseline. This option does not stretch or compress the text like the Fit option; it maintains the aspect ratio of the text style and overrides any height setting you have specified. With this option, you do not need to specify an insertion point.
• Mid, to place the insertion point in the middle of the text block.
• Fit, to select two points to define the baseline for the text. This option uses the height that you specify and stretches or compresses the text to fit into the length specified. With this option, you do not need to specify an insertion point.