Dyn.Text, pixel font & scroller

Why can’t I recreate the Dynamic text box in the infamous Claudio’s scroller? I need to have absolute control over the dimensions, because I wish to use pixel fonts. When I place them in the existing box they are distorted and fuzzy. If I adjust the box with the arrow tool it distorts the text; if I use the text tool I can’t control the dimensions of the box. AARRRGH! Has anyone else ever had this problem? :crazy: