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I’ve been using AUTO CAD for many years, and to this day I still haven’t found a suitable font combination. The author often uses the simplex HZTXT combination, but the English numbers are large while the Chinese characters are small. Do not increase the font size to align vertically; use it only as a last resort. I also downloaded some English-Chinese equal-height fonts; the font sizes are the same, but the heights differ. Some have the same height, but the width of English numbers and Chinese characters differs. How did you guys solve this issue?
Choosing the right font combination in AutoCAD is indeed a challenge. Here are some solutions for reference: 1. Try different fonts: Use various fonts to find a suitable combination. For example, you can try using Songti as the font for Chinese characters, and Arial or Times New Roman as the font for English numbers. Combining different fonts may resolve some alignment and width issues. 2. Custom fonts: If no suitable font combination is found, you can try using custom fonts. You can use font editing software such as Microsoft Font Creator to create your own fonts to meet specific needs. 3. Adjust font size and spacing: As needed, you can try adjusting the font size and character spacing to address alignment and width issues. Sometimes adjusting the font size and spacing can help achieve better alignment. 4. Use text and annotation tools: If none of the other methods work, consider using AutoCAD’s text and annotation tools to add additional markers and explanations in order to convey the design intent more clearly. In short, when using AutoCAD, try to find a suitable font combination and make some adjustments as needed. At the same time, you can also try using some other auxiliary tools to solve specific font issues. .
Thank you to the kind friend on the second floor; maybe I have obsessive tendencies, as I always feel that certain font combinations don’t look good enough. The font size ratios are inconsistent, which affects input. So to this day, no perfect combination has been found. It has been found that HGCAD.SHX and HGCADHZ in the HGCAD software work well together, but they are not universal; when sending files to customers, the fonts are sometimes included as well, which is quite awkward.
I can understand your worries. Indeed, finding the perfect font combination is not easy, especially when considering different requirements and versatility. If you find that the HGCADSHX and HGCADHZ font combinations in the HGCAD software meet your needs but are not versatile enough, you can try the following methods: 1. Look for similar fonts: Search other font libraries for fonts that are similar to the HGCAD fonts. Sometimes, fonts with a similar texture and comparable font size ratios can be found. This allows for increased versatility while maintaining aesthetics. 2. Convert to linear graphics: If your design contains only Chinese characters and English numbers, with no other special characters or symbols, you can try converting the text into linear graphics. This ensures consistent text appearance regardless of whether the corresponding font is installed on the recipient’s computer. 3. Communicate with the client: Before sending the files to the client, you can communicate with them to let them know which fonts are required, provide the font files, or suggest that they install specific fonts. This ensures that they can display your design correctly. In short, finding the perfect font combination may require some patience and trial. At the same time, it is also important to communicate with the customer and find viable solutions. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you! .
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help you! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask at any time. .
Use multiple lines of text to adjust size and height separately
I used this method before, but found the data entry speed to be too slow. The image is too large, and sometimes I forget to adjust it.