Extra 'Add Text' Transformation Option

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Graeme R
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Extra 'Add Text' Transformation Option

Post by Graeme R »

It would be nice if there was the following additional option for 'Add Text' in Batch Processing:

> Instead of overlaying the text on part of the image and thus degrading the image, there should be an option to create a caption containing the parameter below the image.

Thanks, Graeme.
cday
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Re: Extra 'Add Text' Transformation Option

Post by cday »

Graeme R wrote:It would be nice if there was ... in Batch Processing ... an option to create a caption containing the parameter below the image.
Have you considered using a two-step process consisitng of a Canvas resize followed by an Add Text ?

A Canvas resize with the anchor set to Top Center can be used to extend the canvas below the image with the selected background colour, and the Add Text can then be used to write the required text where desired below the image on the extended canvas.

If you can obtain the result you want that way, which should offer considerable flexibility, it would be easier than creating a new Batch Processing transformation with a suitable interface. You may need to experiment a little though!
Graeme R
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Re: Extra 'Add Text' Transformation Option

Post by Graeme R »

That's a great idea. Thanks very much for solving the problem.
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