How to convert text to a mesh.

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1

I need to convert my text to a mesh to use the boolean modifier, but I have no idea how to do this. I know it’s probably VERY simple.
Please help!

2

Yup, quite simple. Go to object\Convert ext to mesh.

3

Select the font.
ALT-C (Choose Mesh From Curve).

Good luck, boolean has always disappointed me.

4

When converting text to mesh, mesh complexity from conversion can be controlled with number you set in DefResol button.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/cabby24/Blender%20Pics%202010/defresol.png

5

Wow that is a nifty tip ridix, I never knew that.