topic Re: Continuous Feature Symbol in AutoCAD LT Forum

Continuous Feature Symbol

JLeeSaxon — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:44:40 GMT

Surely this has been asked and answered and I'm just failing at searching, but:

I can't find the Continuous Feature symbol. Surely there's one somewhere?

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

steven-g — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:40:15 GMT

This is LT a very generic and basic drawing package aimed at everyone. A Continuous Feature Symbol sounds very specifc and industry related and probably found in one of the vertical products of Autocad.

LT has no built in symbol libraries, though you might find something in the samples folder, or you can create your own and populate a toolpalette or toolbar with them or probably even find a whole list on the Internet.

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

john.vellek — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 23:25:38 GMT

Hi @JLeeSaxon,

This symbol is not a part of AutoCAD LT by default. However, you can certainly create this on your own. I made a quick block for you as a starting point. I hope this helps.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

john.vellek — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:03:07 GMT

Hi @JLeeSaxon,

I am checking back to see if my post helped you with your problem. Did the block I provided help? Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

JLeeSaxon — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 02:41:26 GMT

Thank You! Yeah, just using a custom block is what I've been doing.

It's not a major inconvenience to move that around separately but it really is a shame that this isn't available. I don't think it requires a symbol library at all; I think this could be part of the GDT font just like diameter or depth symbols. It probably also ought to be an option in the Tolerance dialogue - an area that I think Autodesk needs to devote a lot more attention to in general. QLeaders are just the worst. There needs to be an AutoCAD IdeaStation so I can beg for MultiLeader Tolerances.

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

h_s_walker — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:37:31 GMT

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/custom/page/page-id/Ideas-Page

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

pendean — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:12:14 GMT

>>>... I think this could be part of the GDT font just like diameter or depth symbols...<<<
Find a font that has this built in and use it (TTF ideally), or create your own font with that in it (Full AutoCAD, no LT) http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/acadblog/create-shapes-to-insert-over-and-over/
https://www.lynda.com/AutoCAD-tutorials/Creating-custom-shape/123542/132836-4.html

There is no need to find an idea and then wait 1-5-10-20years for it to happen from Autodesk, if it ever will.

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

h_s_walker — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:40:24 GMT

LT can't create shapes or fonts

Re: Continuous Feature Symbol

pendean — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:42:28 GMT

Like I wrote "...(Full AutoCAD, no LT) ..."