I'd like to recommend Text2Curve component for this: http://gousable.com/flash/text2curve.html
It has a lot of advantages over "TextOnCircle" Weyert mentioned: - can place text along ellipse or sine, not only circle - more methods to manipulate this text - can be used in Flash IDE, even rotated/distorted there. - some more :-) Recently version 1.6 was released with more useful features. BTW, reminding some recent threads in this list: - it manages to evenly distribute objects (letters) along the ellipse - starting point can be moved (along the ellipse) at any distance. ============== Quotation: ============== === New in version 1.6 (see samples 6 and 7): - Center Text parameter allows text to be centered by the top or bottom point of the curve (round or ellipse). - Letter Spacing parameter adds some more space between letters (in pixels). - Start Point parameter allows you to change the distance along the curve (in pixels) from 0 point (marked with cross) to the first letter. Some kind of indent. - Some properties added to access via Actionscript - Updated help system === Description: Text2Curve Flash component allows you to place dynamic text along one of pre-defined curves. Unlike similar tools in programs as Illustrator, CorelDRAW or Freehand, it allows doing this dynamically, e.g. as a movie is playing. Text along the curve (circle, ellipse, wave and so on) is broadly used by designers to create artistic effects. Can be used as a component in Flash MX 2004 or later. Resulting movie require Flash Player 7 or later. The package contains complete Help system with API documentation and samples. === Features: - Place dynamic text along one of pre-defined curves. Broad range of parameters can approximate almost any curve you need. - This text remains dynamic and can be changed at runtime. - Use your favorite font (just embed it). - Interactive Live Preview. Edit Text2Curve component in Flash IDE like any other movie clip. No programming needed. - Using class constructor, you can create Text2Curve objects from scratch at runtime with Actionscript. - Scale, rotate and distort text along the curve in Flash IDE or at runtime via Actionscript. - Animate text along the curve either with timeline-based motioin tween or Actionscript. - Help system with illustrations and API documentation. You can also dynamically: - Change text to be shown; - Change text or curve's parameters and then update the view using redraw() method. -- Best regards, GregoryN ================================ http://GOusable.com Flash components development. Usability services. > ---------- Umesh Patel wrote: > I have following question. > > I saw nike's unifrm builder, Nike Uniform > Builder(http://www.niketeam.com/v2/new/Sport...T=BBM&CAT=UNI), they built > uniform > generator using Flash, the only thing wondering me is, how did they manage to > arch > the text, if anybody has any clue then I would be very happy to see little > bit of > action scripting. > > I want different arching with click of a button or something like that, I am > attaching a sample of arching that I am looking for! > > If anybody figures it out..... thanks, > > Umesh Patel > > > > > --------- Weyert de Boer wrote: > > I have asked a friend of mine, and he came up with this code and example: > http://richardleggett.co.uk/downloads/flash/StringWidth/ _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
