To convert single line text to multiline text

[rishimad]

Hello all!!
Can anyone suggest how to convert a single line text into a multiline text (as in AutoCAD)??

I require the solution urgently please!!!!!!!!!!

Also,I am still searching for an answer to create Balloons which are always CIRCULAR regardless of the text fittng in it.

PLease answer these queries...

Looking forward to hearing from someone out there..

Thanks in advance

Regards
Rishi

[John Scheffel]

Originally posted by rishimad
Can anyone suggest how to convert a single line text into a multiline text (as in AutoCAD)??
You might need to provide some more info on this one. Can't you just Edit the single line text and add line breaks where you want them? Do you mean automatic word wrap or some type of automatic conversion from single to multi?

[bfisher]

Rishi,

I'm not sure what you are after with the multi-line text either, but a multiple line of text can be entered from the command line as follows:

text 'first line' 'second line' 'third line' 0,0 end

In a macro, the above text strings can be replaced with variable names as can the point of placement (0,0).

As to the circular balloon, the only way I see to do it is to write a macro that calculates the approximate space of the text and creates a balloon that is slightly bigger. Be sure to use a text adjust value of 5 which will put the attach point for the text in the middle both vertically and horizontally. Good Luck.

Bruce

[rishimad]

THanks for the answers to the 2 queries.
Yeah regarding the Conversion of single line to multi line, i suppose that is the way to work.Regarding balloons,isnt there an easier way?I mean,i am sure the macro would work,but isnt there a way,i can get it done from the commands and functions present?

If I may ask another query,how do i input angle measurements in degrees minutes seconds instead of converting it in long decimal places?

Regards
Rishi

[John Scheffel]

Originally posted by rishimad
If I may ask another query,how do i input angle measurements in degrees minutes seconds instead of converting it in long decimal places?
It's probably best to start a new thread if you are going to ask a question on a completely different topic. This thread is now discussing 2 topics not related to the title.

As an example, say you want to enter 10 degrees, 15 minutes, 25 seconds. The only way I know to do it in Drafting is to enter an equation such as:

(10+15/60+25/3600)

In Modeling you can enter degree-minute-second angles using this notation:

10:15:25 deg

I tried this under Drafting but unfortunately it doesn't work.

[rishimad]

Thanks John!!
That tip regarding putting angle measurements works....

and next time i post a query i'll keep it in mind to start a new thread...

thanks again
rishi