How to trace an outline of fonts?

So, I'm trying to place text on a background.

I have created the object text, but really need to have a gap between the text and the background.

I have reproduced the text and given to the new text 4pt white stroke and then this layer behind the original text.

This gave the glance that I was after.

However I need a vector drawing of this (for cuts in a laser cutting machine).

If I convert the text to curves, the vector is still the original sketch of the text; It is just pulled a 4pt line.

I need to be able to trace the outline of the text 'fat', but I can't figure out how to do this.

Another example of this problem is when I draw a line.

If I draw a line, with a 4pt pen, then I get a long rectangle.

However, if I draw it, I just get a thin line.

I need to be able to trace it and get a rectangle.

Any ideas?

Nick.

Nick,

In the first case, you can, starting with direct Type and the background object down in the order of stacinkg:

(1) type > vectorize and ungroup;

(2) with everything still selected, object > path > Offest path by the width of the desired interval and group, then on locking, then group the original letters described, then unlock.

(3) select the group path of Offset and

3 (a) to select also the background object and the transparency palette flyout click the opacity with Clip mask and mask Invert unchecked, it is completely reversible.

3 (b) also select the background object and the Pathfinder > less before, it is irreversible and creates a background object a composite path.

(3 c) just change the a white fill, or according to the color you have behind the background object, as appropriate.

In the latter case, you can start by object > path > describe the path and continue more or less as in the first case, according to the needs.

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