For professional engineering, you typically need to "explode" text into lines before turning it into a solid mass.

Apply the effect and adjust the "Offset" and "Transparency" to create depth.

: Select the Model Text tool to place 3D lettering directly; you can adjust the "Depth" property to control its thickness. Graphic Design Tools

To create in various software platforms, the process generally involves converting 2D lettering into a 3D volume through extrusion or layering. CAD & Engineering Software

💡 When extruding in CAD, choose simple, bold fonts without thin serifs to avoid geometry errors or "mesh" artifacts.

: Use the built-in 3D Text Generator to automatically apply effects and extrusions from a simple text prompt. 3D Modeling for Beginners