Variable type on a path

[Jordanh]

When i create a document in indesign cs4 and type a sentence on a curved path. I click "export as variable text frame" but when i export the document, that frame becomes static.

 

Does FP desktop not support variable type on a path?

[mhilger]

Hello Jordan,

 

FusionPro does include the ability to typeset text on a curve but this uses a different underlying method than is available in InDesign. Therefore, text paths from InDesign will not export as variable text curve paths.

 

To create text on a curve, draw a "Text on a Curve" frame type in FusionPro Desktop in Acrobat. This is one of the 4 types of variable frames that can be drawn in the Acrobat tool.

 

hth

[Jordanh]

OK thank you for explaining it to me. I used the FP tool in acrobat and it works fine.

Another question: Can i make the text like 3d somehow on that curve?

 

Here is my idea.....A photo of a plane pulling a long red banner. The banner is waving in 3d and i want to be able to place variable text on the banner so it will look like it is actually on the 3d banner.

 

Is that possible? or do i have to use something like directSmile foor that application?

 

Thank you for you quick response.

[mhilger]

Jordan,

 

The DirectSmile image personalizations apps are definately THE tool to use if you are looking for photo-realistic personalized imagery. Their image personalization technology was built specifically for this purpose whereas FusionPro focused on VDP document design and output.

 

However, one option with FusionPro is to apply a hard drop-shadow on the text. Not as elegant of a solution as what you can do with DirectSmile but it might serve your immediate needs.