Create custom symbols in Solidworks 2021

[Sa-Ro]

Hi

How can we create custom symbols in Solidworks 2021.

we need "FLAG TRIANGLE" with numbers inside (A1-1, A1-2, B1-1, C1-4)

Existing Flag tri symbol does not allow me to change these letters.

Use case:

We are trying to mark the revised dimensions with notations.

Example:

Initial part revision is "A1"

First revised part revision is "A2" - All modified dimensions and notes are marked with A2-1, A2-2

Second revised part revision is "A3" - All modified dimensions and notes are marked with A3-1, A3-2 (A2-1, A2-2 are remains in the drawing)

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[ctopher]

You can use balloons, change to triangle and type in text.

Chris, CSWP
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[Sa-Ro]

Hi

Balloons can not be inserted in to dimension text.

We need to insert the symbol into dimension text. So that the symbol and dimension will be inline.

Thank you

 

[ctopher]

You didn't mention to add it to text.
If you select the letter or number in the text, in feature tree select "Border", change to triangle.

Chris, CSWP
SolidWorks
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[Sa-Ro]

Hi

Kindly refer the attachment

Thank you

 

[3DDave]

Those look like a special font.

 

[BiPolarMoment]

You can group a note to a dimension which will keep it located approximately where you place it relative to the dimension.

Considering you have to manually add this balloon/flag to the dimension text in your desired "use case" I don't know if it's much different than manually placing the triangle flags?

To answer the exact question posed, this resource may be of assisstance:

https://www.cati.com/blog/creating-custom-symbols-for-drawing-annotations-in-solidworks/

 

[Sa-Ro]

OK. I will try.

Thank you for your feedback.

 

[jassco]

Hi, Sa-Ro:

It is not a good idea to use custom symbols for revision.

If you place your custom symbols across your drawings, you will have to manually remove them when you make a new revision.

If you use standard revision symbols, they will be tied to their revision and can be removed together automatically.

If you make your drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5, you should consider following ASME Y14.35-2014.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[BiPolarMoment]

If you place your custom symbols across your drawings, you will have to manually remove them when you make a new revision.

Considering the request, I took it as a given that is either a) acceptable or b) preferable.

 

[jassco]

Hi,

I remember years ago one of my colleagues did not know how to type degree symbol when we used AutoCAD software. So, he typed small circles and placed them on shoulder of angular numbers.

Creating custom symbols for revision and placing them into notes is just like what my colleague did with degree symbol.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[handleman]

No change since 2004, other than the ability to customize the location of the file. faq559-1052