Is there a diameter symbol?

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Krischu
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Is there a diameter symbol?

Post by Krischu » Thu Feb 05, 2026 7:38 pm

As the subject already asks: when applying measures to drilled holes, is there a way to apply a diameter symbol with the measure? Or do I have to draw a text with the symbol whereever it can be found?
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Re: Is there a diameter symbol?

Post by CVH » Thu Feb 05, 2026 10:48 pm

Krischu wrote:
Thu Feb 05, 2026 7:38 pm
is there a way to apply a diameter symbol with the measure
When creating a Dimension see prefix in the Option Toolbar.
When editing the label in the Option Toolbar, click right and select 'Insert Symbol'

When editing the label of a selected Dimension, click right and select 'Insert Symbol'

Note that '<>' is the placeholder for the formatted measured value in a label.
Without it is merely text.

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Re: Is there a diameter symbol?

Post by Krischu » Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:28 am

I found this field. It appears as soon as the desired measuring method is chosen. I can choose e.g. diameter symbol from the listbox and I can also right click in the symbol field and choose a diameter symbol followed by <> or <> alone.

But it seems to have no memory. The setting disappears again and has to be renewed everytime I'm applying that kind of measure.Thanks.
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