Changing the Font in Draftsight: A Step-by-Step Guide
To customize the font in Draftsight effectively, follow these comprehensive steps that outline how to access and modify font settings within the application. Understanding how to edit font styles and sizes can enhance the readability and presentation of your drawings.
Accessing Font Settings
1. Open Draftsight and load the drawing you wish to modify.
2. Navigate to the ‘Text’ command panel. You can find this usually on the top toolbar or by right-clicking and selecting the text tool option.
3. Click on the font settings option, typically represented with an ‘A’ or a text icon, where you’ll see a list of available TrueType fonts installed on your operating system. These fonts can be filtered by their family names for easier selection.
Selecting a Font Style
1. From the font list, browse through the various font families to find one that suits your document style.
2. Click on the desired font to view its details, which will display your selected font’s characteristics, such as style (bold, italic) and size options.
3. Once you have made your choice, click ‘OK’ or ‘Apply’ to implement the selected font in your drawing.
Modifying Font Size
1. After selecting the font, you can adjust the font size directly within the properties tab that usually opens when you choose a text command.
2. Locate the ‘Text Height’ setting, where you can set a specific numeric value that corresponds to the desired size.
3. Enter your preferred size and press Enter to confirm the changes. The text within your drawing will automatically update to reflect these adjustments.
Changing Font for Existing Text
1. To change the font for existing text, first click on the text you want to modify.
2. Access the properties tab to view the current settings for your selected text.
3. Just as before, navigate to the font dropdown list, select your new font, and adjust the size as necessary.
4. Once satisfied with the changes, hit ‘Enter’ or click ‘Apply’ to confirm the modifications.
Exploding Text for Detailed Edits
1. If you wish to change text into lines or polylines, navigate to the “Express Tools” menu.
2. Select the option labeled ‘Modify Text’ to open a dropdown menu.
3. Click on ‘Explode Text,’ and select the desired text you wish to transform.
4. Confirm your action by pressing Enter, and the text will convert into lines, allowing for extensive graphic editing.
Setting Default Font Attributes
1. To establish default font settings for all future drawings, access the main menu and select ‘Options’ from the ‘Manage’ tab.
2. Within the options dialog, navigate to the ‘Text’ or ‘Font’ section depending on the version of Draftsight you’re using.
3. Set your preferred default font, size, and any additional text attributes you wish to apply to future sketches.
4. Click ‘OK’ to save your preferences, ensuring that new text will automatically adopt the settings you’ve designated.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use my custom fonts in Draftsight?
Yes, you can use any TrueType font that is installed on your operating system. Ensure your custom fonts are installed correctly before accessing them in Draftsight.
2. How do I revert to the default font settings?
To revert to default font settings, navigate to the ‘Options’ menu, then restore the predefined settings found in the ‘Text’ section. Confirm your changes to apply the defaults.
3. Is it possible to save different font styles for different drawings?
Absolutely, you can set different font styles for each individual drawing by changing the settings in the drawing’s properties panel independently.
