How to Get More Fonts in Tinkercad?

Expanding Font Options in Tinkercad

Understanding Tinkercad’s Font Capabilities

Tinkercad, a user-friendly 3D design platform, offers various built-in text features through its Text Shape Generator. While these default options are convenient, expanding your font library can enhance your creative projects. Here’s how you can diversify your typography in Tinkercad.

Step 1: Utilizing the Text Shape Generator

To kick off, familiarize yourself with the Text Shape Generator integrated within Tinkercad. This tool allows users to effortlessly add text, adjust font styles, and set text height. Start by:

1. Accessing Tinkercad and opening your project.
2. Locating the "Text" option in the right-hand panel.
3. Dragging the Text shape into your design area.
4. Typing your desired text into the provided field, then experimenting with the height and font options available in the properties panel.

Step 2: Importing Custom Fonts

To truly broaden your typography, custom fonts must be incorporated. Here’s how to import fonts into Tinkercad, specifically through SVG files:

1. Convert TTF to SVG:

   • Use an online conversion tool to change your TrueType font (.ttf) into Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg).
   • Upload your TTF file by either dragging it into the conversion tool or selecting it from your computer or cloud storage.
   • Specify that you want to convert the file to SVG and initiate the process.
   • Save the newly created SVG font file to your local storage.
2. Importing the SVG into Tinkercad:
   • Navigate back to your Tinkercad design.
   • Click the “Import” button located at the top right of the screen.
   • In the pop-up window, choose your SVG file (either by dragging it in or selecting it from your files).
   • Confirm the import, and your custom font will now appear in your project.

Step 3: Editing Imported Text Shapes

Once you have your custom font imported as an SVG, you can manipulate the text further:

1. Select the imported text shape within the design workspace.
2. Adjust the size, rotation, and positioning to fit your project.
3. Use the alignment tools to ensure the text is perfectly placed within your design.

Step 4: Working with Groupings

To maintain organization in your design, group your imported text shapes with other elements:

1. Select the text alongside other components you wish to keep together.
2. Click the “Group” button in the toolbar. This action will combine your text with other design elements, making it easier to move and edit simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use any TTF font in Tinkercad?
Yes, you can use any TTF font as long as you convert it to SVG format for import into Tinkercad.

2. Are there specific settings I should use when converting fonts?
While the exact settings can vary depending on the online converter, ensure that you select SVG as the output format. It’s also advisable to keep text outlines in the conversion settings, preventing any discrepancies in the import.

3. Can I edit the text after importing it as SVG?
While you can adjust the position and scale of the imported text, you will lose the ability to edit the individual character letters as vector text. Once it’s imported as SVG, it acts as a single shape. For text edits, it’s best to modify the text before converting.