How to insert symbols and special characters
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific
Question:
How can I insert special characters ± ≤ ≥ or other symbols into a text in drawings?
Answer:
To insert a new symbol or a special character into a text in drawings, you first need to create the new symbol or character in Symbol Editor. After that you can add it in your text.
- To open Symbol Editor, open the File menu and select Editors > Symbol editor.
- Open an existing symbol file or create a new symbol file.
- Draw the ±, ≤, and ≥ symbols in the free cell area and remember the cell numbers.
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- Save the symbol file.
- Restart Tekla Structures.
- Open the drawing and enter the required text together with the new symbol in the following format:
<symbol_file_name>@<cell_number>
Example: xsteel@6
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In marks and associative notes you can select the symbol more easily from the available elements:
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Use keyboard shortcuts to create symbols
You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts for the following symbols:
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Alt+0177 for ± (Plus-minus)
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Alt+0176 for ° (Degree)
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Alt+0216 for Ø (Diameter)
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Alt+0248 for ø (Diameter with small letters)
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Alt+0178 for ² (Power of 2)
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Alt+0179 for ³ (Power of 3)
Use special font
You can also use special Creek font named Symbol. For example a-key to create alpha, b to beta, g to gamma.
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