GPath CNC
Text
Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 6:31 PM
1. Open the tool
Click T (Text) under Draw. The right sidebar opens New Text.
2. Right sidebar — New Text
Text Content
Click the canvas first to set the insertion point, then type in the multiline field.
Font
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Font selector | System fonts discovered on your machine |
| Font Size | Height in project units |
Style
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Left, centre, or right (⬅ ⬌ ➡ buttons) |
| Bold | Thicker stroke weight where available |
| Italic | Toggle italic fonts where available |
Spacing
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Letter | Extra space between characters |
| Line Height | Vertical spacing between lines |
Curve
Turn on Curve text to bend a single line of lettering on an arc or around a shape. See Curved Text.
Position
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| X, Y | Text centre (updates when alignment changes) |
| Rotation (°) | Text angle |
3. Create or cancel
Create Text is enabled once the canvas anchor is set and text is non-empty. Cancel closes the tool.
4. Editing
Select text to open Edit Text with the same sections plus Name and Delete.
CNC notes
Engraving depth and tool choice are set in toolpath operations, not in the text tool. Use centre alignment for symmetric labels on parts, left alignment for datum-edge placement. Reposition with Transform or Mirror for symmetric layouts.
To bend lettering on an arc or around a shape, see Curved Text.
To leave letters standing proud of the surface (relief lettering), nest the text inside a closed outline and pocket with Subtract nested shapes — see Raised text.