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If you are working in and looking for a "solid" Western-style text effect, you can use the Appearance panel to add multiple fills, strokes, and Offset Path effects to create a layered, vintage look. Adding Raised Text

: If you want the text engraved instead of raised, select Extruded Cut instead of Boss/Base. 5.3 / 10 WesternThr...

: Click on a flat surface of your part or a standard plane (e.g., Front Plane) to start a new sketch. If you are working in and looking for

For a visual walkthrough of these steps, watch this tutorial on creating and extruding text: SolidWorks Text tutorial | Text in Solidowkrs 3DSolid (SolidWorks Tutorial) YouTube• Jan 10, 2023 For a visual walkthrough of these steps, watch

If no curve is selected, the text defaults to the origin of the sketch.

To place text along a specific path, select an edge, curve, or sketch line before or while using the tool.

: Enter the desired thickness (e.g., 5 mm) to turn the 2D sketch into a solid 3D object.