On a Mac, here is a workaround though it's lengthy. In Illustrator or like drawing app, create your type or shapes. Create outlines from any type you used and finally, Save as a Illustrator 6 eps. Import the eps file into Strata3D (it's free from strata.com) Now it's called Strata3D Base, and I don't know if it still extrudes. Anyway, import the eps file into Strata, delete the excess clump of garbage (you'll see it) and use the extrude tool on your outlines. (there is also a lathe tool which is handy too). Save the extruded file as a .dxf and import that into Bryce. Tadaa! 3D type with only 15-30 minutes of work. Yeah, it's a pain, but it works. And it's free (if you have Illustrator).