= Create shapes and text =

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    Create simple shapes such as rectangles, polygons, circles, and
    triangles:
        # In the compositor network editor,
          create a [Shape node|Node:cop2/shape].

        # Use the parameters in the node's parameter editor to choose
          the type of shape, number of points, radius, etc.

    Create complex and free-form spline shapes:
        * In the compositor network editor,
          create a [Rotoshape node|Node:cop2/rotoshape].

          The [online help for Rotoshape|Node:cop2/rotoshape] has
          extensive information on how to use it to create spline
          shapes.

    Create text:
        # Use the [Font operator|Node:cop2/font] to create an image
          containing text.

        # Type the text to render into the __Text__ field, or specify a
          __Text file__ from which to get the text.

        # Use the __Text size__ to resize the text.

        # Use the __Color__ parameter on the __Layout__ tab to set the
          color of the text.