Symbol

New

Choose this command to create a new symbol. The New Symbol dialog box is displayed. Check the desired symbol type and click OK. A dialog box is shown where the parameters of the symbol can be defined, varying according to the symbol type.

For basic principles see Create a New Symbol.

• Point symbol: Symbol for point objects.
• Line symbol: Symbol for line objects.
• Area symbol: Symbol for area objects.
• Text symbol: Symbol for text.

For every text style, a separate symbol is required.

• Line text symbol: Line text symbols are used for text along curved lines.
• Rectangle symbols: Symbol for rectangular frames.