Can I display text object like a mesh?

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I have a text (that displays ammo), which looks rather sloppy when it [text] is close to the camera. How would I convert this to a mesh that will still function as a text? I know I can convert it with Alt+C, but it stops functioning as a text object. I saw some videos, and it looks like I will have to use the UV editor with each number separate. How can I have a text display as a mesh, but still keep its function as a text object?

Related: http://blender.stackexchange.com/q/14339/599 – gandalf3 Apr 14 '15 at 23:33 — gandalf3, Apr 14 '15 at 23:33
Almost have a working prototype ready for an answer- – X-27 is done with the network Apr 14 '15 at 23:49 — X-27 is done with the network, Apr 14 '15 at 23:49

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:57

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You can do this with the special text property only found in text objects.

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In this case, I am using Always ➨ And ➨ Property

The property actuator copies another property from a different object. I am using the cube from this question to change the properties so you can see it updating.

I have two text objects, neither one of them have been transformed into a mesh. they both retain there edibility as a text object.

In this example, the text is white. see this question to change the text color.

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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:57

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answered Apr 14 '15 at 23:58

X-27 is done with the network

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"neither one of them have been transformed into a mesh. they both retain there edibility as a text object." I want them to be objects but retain text functions. – blackhole Apr 15 '15 at 00:00
What kinda of text functions do you want them to have? – X-27 is done with the network Apr 15 '15 at 03:05
@X-27 so they don't look 8-bit when camera is close to them. – ruckus Apr 24 '15 at 01:09

Can I display text object like a mesh?

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