Text Alignment

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

I’ve created a text object and rotated and positioned it. I set the reference point to left center. The initial text looks fine.

When the text updates I notice the text shifts to the right. It gives me the impression that the text is center aligned within the field. It’s hard to say for sure since I didn’t set width and can not see a boundary.

How can I get the text to display aligned left, with the first character is always at the left edge?
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#2

Text alignment can be annoying at times… but yes, you can make the left edge always aligned.

When you update the text, make sure you set the text objects x and y co-ordinates again, (im not sure if you have to set its reference point again off the top of my head) but that should help keep it aligned :slight_smile:

When im back on my home pc i’ll take a look at my code and see just how i did it. [import]uid: 69826 topic_id: 17670 reply_id: 67264[/import]

#3

You’re right text can be very frustrating. I created a text object positioned and set it’s reference point. The text shows up in the correct position initially. As soon as I update the text it shifts to the right. So I add the positioning code at the update. Now the text moves above it’s initial position on the first update and then below it’s initial position on the second update. Very irritating.

I suppose I shouldn’t bring up the subject of wrapping. [import]uid: 98652 topic_id: 17670 reply_id: 67288[/import]

#4

Text wrapping is supported in daily builds [import]uid: 84637 topic_id: 17670 reply_id: 67748[/import]