Jordanh Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I recently found out that FP can not handle variable text that has a transparency in the text color. Also that FP can not handle variable text on a path. I have tried both of these by creating a sample in Indesign and using the export to pdf from the FP plugin window. Also I have asked on this forum and was told FP does not support either case. My question to the big dogs at Printable is.....Will I ever be able to accomplish these two tasks using Fusion Pro Desktop? Or will I have to drop Fusion Pro and find a different variable data software that can? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmith Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Would DirectSmile offer this capability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danovh Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 You can use variable text on a path, but you have to build the path in FP. Use the text curve utility to build the path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanh Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thank you for telling me about the text path tool. That solved one of my problems. But there is still the matter of transparent text. I would like to be able to do this. Do any of you guys at printable know if transparent text will be offered at all or know a work around so I can get it done? I have a customer that wants to do this but I don't want to tell him we can't do it so I am stalling, trying to find a solution. Please help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpaterick Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 DirectSmile is probably going to be the only option. Creating graphics of the text you want to do. Is the text going on a "solid" background or a mix of bitmap images and variances of colors? If it was just a solid background, you might be able to achieve a font color that could achieve the look of being transparent. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanh Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 The text is in front of pictures. rpatrick your work around seems like it would work but only for sold backgrounds. That might not always be the case. Thank you for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpaterick Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The text is in front of pictures. rpatrick your work around seems like it would work but only for sold backgrounds. That might not always be the case. Thank you for your reply. Correct, solid background idea only. So your only option is to go with DirectSmile to achieve what you are describing. Creating graphic images to achieve that look of transparent text. Good luck with your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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