how to create smoothest text

[49er]

I am developing a map legend that can be used in a number of programs but the text keeps coming up looking terrible. What is the best way to add text into an image and having it appear smooth and crisp? Thanks.

 

[mThomas]

Are you anti-aliasing the text? If not then try checking the anti-aliasing checkbox. Also, if you're using version 6 or 7, try placing your text as a vector object.

Also, the color depth can affect the way your text is displayed. Make sure you have the color depth set to 16mil.

mike

 

[PetitPal]

If you are developing a map legend then chances are that you want the legend to be relatively small and also have the ability to look ok with a transparent background - in which case try using something like Verdana at 8pt with no anti-aliasing.

You should find that this looks good and, because there is no anti-aliasing, transparency works fine with it.

(In general though, I agree with everything mThomas said)

Thinking about it if you are 'add[ing] text into an image' then what mThomas said about 16 million colours is probably your problem; up the colour depth to 16 million, add your text, then reduce it back to 256, or whatever, after.

=)

PetitPal.