≈ in a Dim Label?

[Husky]

Selected Dim ... Property editor - Geometry - Label:
How can I put a ≈ in the Label? ≈<> doesn't works

Thanks for help!

[andrew]

The font used for dimension labels does not contain the 'Almost equal to' symbol (≈).
I've attached a font update. Drop it into the 'fonts' sub directory of your QCAD installation and replace the existing standard.cxf.

[clive]

In addition, if you want to use symbols which are not in the standard.cxf. set for dimension labels this little 'work around' may help

My example:
1. Select the dimension in question.
2. Use the Explode tool.
3. In the property editor - select only the text and change the Font Name to something other than standard e.g. Arial.
4. Copy/paste, add your symbol in the contents field and hey presto -job done

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If you have several to change, use the property editor to target your selections accordingly, explode then target selection again to the text again followed by the same above method!

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[Husky]

The font used for dimension labels does not contain the 'Almost equal to' symbol (≈).
I've attached a font update.

Perfect - works - Thank you!
Any chance to get it also in the "Insert Symbol" menus ... maybe with one of the next QCAD updates ....

[Husky]

In addition, if you want to use symbols which are not in the standard.cxf. set for dimension labels this little 'work around' may help

Hi Clive - thank you for your work around - but I try to avoid a "Exploded Dimension". I like to have a working automatic dimensioning in my drawings because I can always trust the displayed figures

[clive]

Hi Clive - thank you for your work around - but I try to avoid a "Exploded Dimension". I like to have a working automatic dimensioning in my drawings because I can always trust the displayed figures

Absolutely, I agree - this workaround was more for ' one off ' symbols that could be added now and again!