topic Marker Text in Libraries & objects

Marker Text

Anonymous — Fri, 26 May 2023 10:21:46 GMT

I have been using " Builder Dimension 11" as the marker for identifying doors and windows in my drawings. These look like 4x4 or 4-6x4-6. My boss has asked me to change so that they will read as 40/40 (the 0's are super script) or 46/46 ( 6's Superscript). Can anyone tell me how to make a custom marker? I can do the superscripting using text, but can not figure out on my own how to customize this feature. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff.

Re: Marker Text

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:47:52 GMT

I don't know of any existing part that can do it (but then I'm no expert on that since I script most all of my own).

You can make your own custom marker if you are willing to dig into the GDL, or you could hire someone to make one for you. The script doesn't have to be too complicated if you start from scratch, but correcting the rotation angle of the text can be a real head scratcher.

Re: Marker Text

David Maudlin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:52:36 GMT

Jeff:

For this type of problem, I recommend taking the "Builder Dimension 11" marker, making a copy of it, then modifying its script to display as you described. I took a quick look at this part, and there is a parameter called Separator that can be changed from "x" to "/". The superscript will take some work in the 2D Script, but starting with an existing part will save you a lot of trouble as the rotation issues, door dimensions, etc are already there, as opposed to starting from scratch.

HTH

David