In ZEdit, the software used for Z Corporation 3D printers, "Apply Text" is the proper command for adding and formatting text notes on a 3D model.  How to Use the Apply Text Tool 

To ensure your text displays correctly on your part, follow these steps within the ZEdit Software: 

Accessing the Tool: Navigate to Annotate > Text > Apply to place text directly onto the surface of your model.

Formatting Options: The Apply Text dialog box allows you to customize the following:

Font Properties: Select the specific font type, size, style (bold, italic), and alignment.

Color Selection: Use the color boxes to set the font color or the background color for the text note.

Transparency: Check the Transparent Background option if you want the text to appear directly on the part's original color without a colored block behind it.

External Text: You can copy and paste text from Microsoft Word directly into the Apply Text dialog for easier drafting of long notes.

Modifying Text: To change or remove text that has already been placed, use the Text > Edit or Text > Delete commands.  ZEdit Software Manual | PDF | Texture Mapping - Scribd

How to Use zedit32: A Step-by-Step Guide for Retro Modding

Even today, if you want to mod Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, you’ll likely turn to zedit32. Here’s a simplified workflow:

Step 1: Acquire and Install
Find a copy from a retro modding archive (e.g., Massassi Temple or The Ravengriim Archive). No installation is needed; just extract the .exe and run it. Note: zedit32 is a true 32-bit application. On modern 64-bit Windows 10/11, it works fine, but on Linux you may need Wine.

Step 2: Open a Target File
Launch zedit32, go to File > Open. Navigate to your game’s directory (e.g., JediKnight/Resource/). Select a .GOB or .KEY file. Don’t be alarmed by the binary gibberish.

Step 3: Load a Template
This is where the magic happens. Go to Templates > Load. If you have a pre-written template for, say, weapons.dat, load it. The bottom pane will reorganize the bytes into named fields.

Step 4: Edit and Save
Click on a field like Damage or AmmoCount. Change the value from 30 to 100. Hit Apply. Then, crucially, run Tools > Fix Checksum. Save the file. Copy it back to your game directory (backup the original first).

Step 5: Test
Launch your classic game. If you did it right, your blaster now one-shots AT-STs. If you did it wrong, you’ll crash to desktop—a rite of passage for any old-school modder.

2. Key Features

• High-Capacity File Handling: Unlike standard system editors that struggle with large log files, ZEDIT32 utilizes a buffered streaming engine to open, edit, and save files up to 2GB in size instantly.
• Syntax Highlighting Engine: Comes pre-loaded with syntax definitions for C++, Java, HTML, Python, and Assembly. Users can create custom syntax packs via XML configuration.
• Hex Editing Mode: Toggle seamlessly between text view and hexadecimal view for binary file patching or low-level debugging.
• Macro Recording: Automate repetitive text manipulation tasks with a built-in macro recorder. Save frequently used macros to a custom toolbar.
• Legacy & Modern Support: Native support for Windows 9x/ME/NT/XP, with full compatibility on Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit via WOW64).
• Tabbed Interface: Manage multiple files in a single window with a familiar tabbed document interface, including "Close All" and "Save All" batch operations.

Advanced Features of zedit32 (That Most Users Never Knew)

Beneath its simple interface, zedit32 hides powerful functionality.

Tips & Best Practices

• Always work on a copy of important files; keep originals backed up.
• Use “Save As” when testing patches to avoid corrupting the only copy.
• When patching executables, watch for digital signature invalidation.
• Use checksums before and after edits to verify intended changes.
• For complex modifications, document offsets and byte sequences in notes.

The Legacy: Where to Find zedit32 and Its Community Today

While the original author’s website went offline circa 2003, zedit32 lives on.