Understanding Text Size in Draftsight
Draftsight is a powerful CAD application widely used for 2D and 3D design, but users often face challenges with text size, particularly when working with dimensions and annotations. This guide will walk you through the process of increasing text size in Draftsight, ensuring your dimensions and textual content are clear and easy to read.
Steps to Increase Dimension Text Size in Draftsight
Select the Dimension: Begin by clicking on the dimension line or text that you want to modify. This action will highlight the selected element, allowing you to make changes easily.
Open Properties Palette: After selecting the dimension, access the Properties palette. This can usually be found on the right side of the interface, but you might need to enable it through the View menu if it’s not visible.
Locate the Text Section: Within the Properties palette, scroll to find the "Text" section dedicated to dimension properties. This area contains various settings affecting the appearance of your text.
Adjust Text Height: In the Text section, find the option labeled “Text height.” Enter your desired height value in the designated box. The unit of measurement here corresponds to your active drawing units, so you might want to ensure that you’re specifying the height appropriately based on your preferences.
Preview Changes: After entering a new height, observe the change in real-time on your drawing. This immediate feedback helps ensure the new text size meets your requirements.
- Finalize Settings: Once satisfied with the new text height, close the Properties palette to save your settings. If necessary, you can also select additional dimensions and repeat the process to ensure consistency throughout your drawing.
Changing General Text Size in Draftsight
For adjusting text size beyond just dimensions, you may want to modify the overall text style:
Access Text Style Dialog: Navigate to the Home tab on the toolbar and locate the Text Style option. This area allows you to define and alter the attributes of several text styles used in your drawing.
Select Existing Style: In the Text Style dialog, you’ll see a list of existing text styles. Select the one you wish to modify – typically, this will be the style associated with standard text or annotations.
Adjust Text Height: Within the selected style options, find the setting for “Text height” and set it to your preferred value. Remember, this height is applicable to all text elements using this style.
Apply Changes: After making adjustments, click Apply. This action will ensure that all text using the modified style reflects the newly defined height automatically.
- Check Compatibility with Dimensions: It’s crucial to confirm that changes to general text size maintain readability when used in dimensions, as text that is too large could overlap or disrupt other elements in your design.
FAQs
Q1: Why is my text still small after changing the height in Draftsight?
Text size may remain unchanged if the dimension style or text style is set to a fixed height. Ensure that you are adjusting the correct style and that the height settings are active.
Q2: Can I change the text height in a specific dimension without affecting others?
Yes, you can modify the text height for individual dimensions by selecting them and making changes in the Properties palette without altering the text heights across the entire drawing.
Q3: Is there a way to revert to the original text size after making changes?
You can revert to the original text size by either undoing your last actions or going back to the Text Style dialog to select the default text height or another previously saved style configuration.
