# Write on surface

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 31, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507 "2020-07-31T18:22:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Giovanni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ea924/32.png) [@Giovanni](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Giovanni)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507/1 "2020-07-31T18:22:35Z")

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Is it possible write some Word/letter Whit different font on surface, directly without drowing, sorry for mi english.

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**Author:** ![Dzee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Dzee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dzee)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507/2 "2020-07-31T19:06:38Z")

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Text is currently not supported. ( although, it should be) The best workaround is to enter text in a Notepad app and screen shot the text. Then add the image and trace the result.

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**Author:** ![Gelphyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507/3 "2020-08-01T01:02:54Z")

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@Giovanni  
Although it is far from satisfactory, to avoid having to draw or sketch, you may find this useful:

> [@Ipad app to create text as DXF?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-app-to-create-text-as-dxf/8348):
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> Hi, Any tips on ipad apps (or online services) which allows you to create text and convert into DXF format file for import into shapr3d?

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**Author:** ![4jo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/8e7dd6/32.png) [@4jo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/4jo)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507/4 "2020-10-03T09:11:21Z")

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wow - thats odd… this was actually my first question (and why I joined the forum)  
a tool at this price I would have expected to have at least a base set of lettering tools…  
I assume if I get the pro version I could import a vector format from another app ? has anyone tried that ? any cheap vector drawinng recommendations for the ipad ?

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**Author:** ![Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ed655f/32.png) [@Mango](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mango)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/write-on-surface/8507/5 "2020-10-03T09:40:49Z")

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There is Vectornator, I like it and its free

> **[‎Vectornator X: Design Software](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vectornator-x-design-software/id1219074514)**
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> ‎Vectornator X (X4 as of 3.4.0) is an intuitive vector graphic design software that empowers you to design anything you can imagine. Create sophisticated illustrations, interfaces, beautiful designs, amazing layouts — all in one super powerful...