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PascalJ_87210
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"Square Diameter" Symbol

Can someone tell me how to insert a square diameter symbol in Autocad whether in a text or a dimension using ALT?

I cannot find the code anywhere.

For a round diameter, I always use ALT 0216 but I cannot find the code for the square diameter (a strike thru a square instead of a strike thru a circle).

I want to use the symbol for dimensioning either a square HSS or a square plate.

 

Thank you

 

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Message 2 of 9
rkmcswain
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

Here are a bunch of results:

https://www.google.com/search?q=autocad+square+foot+symbol+site:forums.autodesk.com

Most say you're going to have to create this symbol in the font of your choice, or find it in a TTF if you want to go the TTF route.

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Message 3 of 9
john.vellek
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

HI @PascalJ_87210,

 

I have searched through all my TTF fonts and I don't see a character definition like that.  You might be able to find a SHX font that has this character defined.

 

You might also check the Autodesk App Store to see if any of the structural add-ins include this symbol.

 

 

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


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Message 4 of 9
Patchy
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

You can use this:

 

SQ.JPG

Message 5 of 9
PascalJ_87210
in reply to: Patchy

I downloaded the font and inserted that square. It works just fine.

Thank you very much for the help.

Message 6 of 9
john.vellek
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

Hi @PascalJ_87210,

 

Make sure that when you are searching for a font such as the Meiryo one suggested by @Patchy, that you look for a TTF font and not Open Type (with Postscript outlines).  Also realize that this font is a commercial font and will have to be purchased.

 

 

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


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Message 7 of 9
scot-65
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

Late reply here...
I was unable to find anything that resembles a "square-foot" symbol (%%159)
other than the ones found in the "archstyle" shx font library.

There are three files, unfortunately I do not remember their true SHX file names...

 

H1H2H3.jpg

 

After extensively searching unicode/HTML, etc. I have not been able to find such symbol.

 

 

 

???

 


Scot-65
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Message 8 of 9
john.vellek
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

Hi @PascalJ_87210,

 

I ran across this article on thesourcecad.com previously and it took me a while to re-locate it for you. It describes the process of adding your own special symbols and characters to a font. I hope this proves useful to you.

 

 

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


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Message 9 of 9
MIranmanesh
in reply to: PascalJ_87210

 this is the closest thing to what you need.

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