What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
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We currently use the RomanS font for displaying fractional dimensions in our production drawings. We're now having problems with the text not showing up, or barely visible, when we print to a Xerox 8830 printer. Our IT department has requested us to replace the RomanS font with an Arial type font, which prints nice and dark.
Here's the problem,
When we use other fonts with fractional dimensions the numbers can be confused to what's actually being displayed. An example would be 11/16 can be confused with 1 1/16. We had this happen to us.
What does everyone use for their chosen font for fractions?
Thanks, Jim
Here's the problem,
When we use other fonts with fractional dimensions the numbers can be confused to what's actually being displayed. An example would be 11/16 can be confused with 1 1/16. We had this happen to us.
What does everyone use for their chosen font for fractions?
Thanks, Jim






RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
I've submitted an enhancement request but still nothing...
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RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
Does it appear ok in the print preview?
Are you printing directly from Solidworks?
Are you printing a file that is and always has been a SLDDRW (not something that was a DXF and now is a SLDDRW)?
Have you tried printing the same file directly through the printer (ie drag and drop)?
Have you tried printing the same file through SW Explorer?
Those are some things to consider that may have impact on a printed drawing. I am in no way suggesting you did anything wrong or that these may be the answer, but they are options to explore. It would be interesting to know the answer to these questions.
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
I circulated a survey showing the same text in different sizes and fonts. The hands-down winner was Century Gothic.
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
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Bring back the HP-15
www.hp15c.org
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RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
We usually use Arial Narrow, 11pt for all dimensions and notes. The letters appeared to be squished together, so I searched these forums. It seems everyone agrees that Century Gothic, 10pt is what should be used. I switched to this font, and my letters are still squished. Any suggestions?
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RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
"But what... is it good for?"
Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip.
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
This is a bug in SW 2005. I have the same problem and have been working with SW on the issue. It has been given an SPR number and should be fixed in SP1 or SP2.
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
"But what... is it good for?"
Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting on the microchip.
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
Thought I woul dlet you know that help for this issue is just around the corner.
RE: What is the best font to use for displaying fractions?
Also you can change the color of your dimensions in System\Options\Colors
Dimensions (imported)
Dimensions (non-imported)
You pick the color - Change them both to black
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
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