# Block of Text Generator for Coasters, Signs, and more

JUN 4, 2024

Here's the latest with [Cuttle](https://cuttle.xyz/).

-   Free template: [Block of Text Generator](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Block-of-Text-Generator-qQNRwDWVT9iN)
-   Recorded livestream: [Adding a cut outline and holes to an imported SVG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6VlYfEPQO8)
-   Improvements to undo/redo in the Cuttle Editor

## [Block of Text Generator](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Block-of-Text-Generator-qQNRwDWVT9iN)

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/block-of-text-generator-for-coasters-signs-and-more/a1bdc3fa1509899c4ee27e2af59f1799d4de8df5cdbecdfc6672844b7bc5ffca.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

[Our latest (free!) template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Block-of-Text-Generator-qQNRwDWVT9iN) lets you type anything and make a connected “block of text” for a coaster or sign.

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/block-of-text-generator-for-coasters-signs-and-more/1afdfb31bda9a573f953c1609b722a386ce4fa50bc36b2a566ae6afcb58430d2.gif)

The text is automatically sized to fit into a rectangle.

You can leave the size as default (3.8 inch square) for a coaster, or change the size to make a wall hanging sign or other project.

Optional blue [score lines](https://cuttle.xyz/learn/common-questions/how-to-score-on-a-laser-cutter) are added between letters. This is all one single, connected cut but the scores help the letters pop. Behind the scenes this uses Cuttle’s **Weld and Score** feature.

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/block-of-text-generator-for-coasters-signs-and-more/e29446d65147b4f684d53179bd7d80fb8071f1cf117a6b3990b243fb837295bd.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

Like the [Family Name Christmas Tree Ornament](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Family-Names-Christmas-Tree-Ornament-3TGvZj8E49p7), you can add +’s or -’s at the end of a line to make any particular line bigger or smaller.

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/block-of-text-generator-for-coasters-signs-and-more/6251db2d63a0bffb15158588ce436485dfbcdec69f12d074edb607c994455f98.gif)

We’re releasing this as a [free template](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Block-of-Text-Generator-qQNRwDWVT9iN). Enjoy!

## Livestream: [Adding a cut outline and holes to an imported SVG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6VlYfEPQO8)

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/block-of-text-generator-for-coasters-signs-and-more/9c80d3ffe6cf43edfc83f60aba3b231cf0cca96e565600dfd7d6647ceba4f1e9.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

In [Federico’s latest half hour livestream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6VlYfEPQO8), he answered a viewer question about turning an imported SVG design into a necklace charm.

If you have a topic you’d like Federico to cover, definitely let us know! Your questions guide what we cover in these livestreams. Reply to this email or post in the [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cuttle).

Federico hosts the weekly livestream every Thursday at 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET in our [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cuttle).

## Other Improvements and Fixes 🐞

-   We shipped a major overhaul to the undo/redo system in the Cuttle Editor. This is mostly behind the scenes, but it improves performance on large projects and fixes a few quirks.
-   Fixed an issue where your selected shape or focused component could change erroneously during undos and redos.
-   Fixed an issue where changing a parameter in a parameter folder wouldn’t create an undo checkpoint.
-   Fixed an issue where the focus spotlight could disappear.
-   Fixed an issue where a selected shape would sometimes not show as selected in the Outline. Thanks for the report [@chaske](https://cuttle.xyz/@chaske)!
-   Fixed an issue where a minor text modification wasn't saved if it was the final change made before closing the project.
-   Fixed an issue where line guides were created erroneously when you clicked on the ruler.
-   Cleaned up the design of embedded components in packaged view. Removed the … menu.

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Toby Schachman