Appendix B: Special Characters

It is possible to use special characters and accents which are available with the computer. Usually these characters are described in an appendix of the computer’s user manual. Many symbols and characters are accessed from the keyboard.

Windows

If necessary, unlock the keypad with the NUM LOCK key, and then hold down the ALT key and enter the numeric code for the necessary character.

The character appears in the current font (including Graphite's Plotter fonts). The following list includes common symbols which are available in all fonts:

Tech Note: Numeric values must be entered with an enhanced 101 key­board using the separate number pad.

Macintosh

Use the OPTION key to generate international accents in the current font, including Graphite's Plotter fonts.

The following list includes common symbols which are available in all fonts.

Adding Special Symbols to the Dimensions Text

1.     Select the dimension you need to add special symbols to.

2.     Open the Edit Objects window. Next to the Text entry field there is  button. Click the button and the drop down list of symbols appears. Choose the one you need.

3.     Click ENTER. The symbol appears in the dimension text.