topic Re: Unit Symbol Changed from script input in AutoCAD Forum

Unit Symbol Changed from script input

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:49:49 GMT

I am at a loss trying to figure this one out. I use a script to import notes and details to my drawing template. For some reason, I am getting odd symbols (â€, Â). â€ seems to be replacing the inch unit ("). Â is being added before degree (°) symbol & superscript text (²).

Is this a setting that needs to be adjusted. Between different users, we are not seeing any consistency in the issue.

Re: Unit Symbol Changed from script input

pendean — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:14:19 GMT

What font is in use in that DWG file? Looks like you ended up with symbols coded in that TTF font.

Re: Unit Symbol Changed from script input

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:12:23 GMT

I am currently using Arial Narrow font for this mtext.

Re: Unit Symbol Changed from script input

pendean — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:01:13 GMT

Can you test with other fonts, starting with an SHX then other TTFs like Times Roman perhaps?
Can you post your script here for others to test and confirm what ABOUT command shows to be your AutoCAd variant/version?

Re: Unit Symbol Changed from script input

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:31:16 GMT

hi,

Reason is Very Simple. always use Unicode while script

Degree = %%D

Inch = \U+0022

Square = \U+00B2

Thanks and Regards,

Hari Nair [Master From Lost Nalanda]

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