Hi, Ref: "could you not simply set text-anchor to middle?”
Do you mean: $fontAlign_M:=Align center If so then yes it is one of the parameters being sent into SVG_New_text command. John... > Hi All, > > 4D v15.2 Mac/Win > > I’m sure I’ve seen this recently but can’t find it (something about double > processing width/height). I recall reading but not quite understanding it. > What was it’s topic name? Anyway... > > I am working on a project where I need to place short text strings exactly at > a various points within a circle. Easy enough using a little trig. > > Even though my centering text on a point works, for the most part, I’m not > sure it’s exactly precise. I notice when changing the font and font size that > it’s off by a pixel or a few. And I can see it and it doesn’t look right to > me eyes. > > So before I check my question: > > Does anyone have routine that will reliably center an SVG text string on a > point? Here’s what I am using. > > $Dom_Ref:=SVG_New > $tDom_Text:=SVG_New_text > ($Dom_Ref;$text_t;$ptr_W->;$ptr_H->;$fontName;$fontSize;$fontStyle;$fontAlign) > $pic:=SVG_Export_to_picture ($tDom_Text) > SVG_CLEAR ($Dom_Ref) > > PICTURE PROPERTIES($pic;$ptr_W->;$ptr_H->) > > Is this the best approach? Or is there a more precise algorithm like double > processing width/height? > > Thanks, > John... ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: http://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************
