Symbols Menu (Drafting): Textual Tools

Access: Invoke this group of functions from the following locations:

  • Select Symbols > Textual from the menu bar. Select the required function.

  • Select the required function as specified in the function description.

This group of functions is used to display various textual drafting symbols.

The following functions are available in this group:

Dimension

Create a dimension.

ID Number

Add an ID number symbol to the drawing.

Ordinate Dimension

Create Ordinate dimensions.

Hole Dimension

Add labels (which comply to engineering standards) that fully describe the attributes of one or more holes.

Text
Create a wireframe (curves) out of text. Create and position wireframe text (arcs & lines only) from text defined in any language, font, or according to specific parameters. The result is a Text feature.

Note: For additional information on symbols, see Drafting Symbols.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.