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The Symbol tool inserts an [[SVG]] file into the page. This symbol can be anything that helps annotating your drawing, and that doesn't need to be further modified.
The Symbol tool inserts an [[SVG]] file into the page. This symbol can be anything that helps annotating your drawing, and that doesn't need to be further modified.


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[[Image:TechDraw_SymbolSVG_sample.png]]
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{{Caption|Compass rose added to the drawing page; this symbol is available by installing the SymbolsLibrary macro with the Addon Manager}}
{{Caption|Compass rose added to the drawing page; this symbol is available by installing the SymbolsLibrary macro with the Addon Manager}}


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# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Techdraw-symbol.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw Symbol|Symbol]]}} button
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:Techdraw-symbol.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw Symbol|Symbol]]}} button
# A File Save dialog will open. Select a location and file name.
# A File Save dialog will open. Select a location and file name.


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If the symbol appears larger than expected, use the scale property to adjust its size.
If the symbol appears larger than expected, use the scale property to adjust its size.


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==Scripting== <!--T:6-->


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{{Emphasis|See also:}} [[TechDraw API]] and [[FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].
{{Emphasis|See also:}} [[TechDraw API]] and [[FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].


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The Symbol tool can be used in [[macros]] and from the [[Python]] console by using the following functions:
The Symbol tool can be used in [[macros]] and from the [[Python]] console by using the following functions:


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Revision as of 20:41, 3 January 2019

TechDraw Symbol

Menu location
TechDraw → Symbol
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
TechDraw Templates, Draft SVG

Description

The Symbol tool inserts an SVG file into the page. This symbol can be anything that helps annotating your drawing, and that doesn't need to be further modified.

Compass rose added to the drawing page; this symbol is available by installing the SymbolsLibrary macro with the Addon Manager

How to use

  1. Press the File:Techdraw-symbol.svg Symbol button
  2. A File Save dialog will open. Select a location and file name.

If the symbol appears larger than expected, use the scale property to adjust its size.

Scripting

See also: TechDraw API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

The Symbol tool can be used in macros and from the Python console by using the following functions:

sym = FreeCAD.ActiveDocument.addObject('TechDraw::DrawViewSymbol','TestSymbol')
rc = page.addView(anno)
f = open(unicode(symbolFileSpec,'utf-8'),'r')
svg = f.read()
f.close()
sym.Symbol = svg
rc = page.addView(sym)