Font difference not visible when printed

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Hi all

I have drawings on which I would like to highlight the dimensions by putting them in bold but I notice that when printing there is no difference. 

My dimensions are associated with the document's font: Normal size 11 and the ones I want to highlight have a unique font: Bold  size 11.

So I was wondering if any of you had ever encountered this type of problems please? 
If not, do you have an idea to highlight the dimensions so that they are easily spotted on the drawing please? 

Enjoy your meal!

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Hello

Due to many printing problems, we only print PDF, which has proven to be more stable for us:) Can you try this solution there?

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I print the PDF

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Could you put a screenshot? Rub25

 

Possibility to use layers in MEPs (creation of an "Important Dimensions" layer with specific color)

 

We used it for something else but it may correspond to your pb.

(we were to put dimensions in "Valid 3D waiting / to be careful", it left a trace for the one who was going to take over the plan, in the case of several users on the same plan)

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Roub25 is that in "PDF option" when you generate your pdf with SW,

do you have the "embed fonts" checkmark??

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Hello

I think that using layers is a good solution, and then they can be reusable and configured according to the desired preferences (print/colors/line font/visibility).

 

Edit:Layers can't be used for fonts, only for line fonts. However, you can associate a color with a layer and associate dimensions with that layer.

 

 

 

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Excuse me for the response time, yes the "embed fonts" option is well and truly checked. Initially, I thought that the macro I used to make the pdfs didn't take this option into account but even by going through save as (checking the option) I have the same problem:

M.e.P. under SW: 

PDF:

I'm fine with layers, but could you tell me a little bit more about them because I've never used them. Thank you

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Hello

Dsl, but it is not possible to associate a font with a layer, they are only used for line styles and fonts, to show/hide elements and to choose the elements that should be printed.

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... and allows you to manage the "colors"

On the other hand, it's better to practice beforehand to understand the Layers tool, display your toolbar, etc...

example: if you create a new layer, it must be active, so you have to remember to switch back to "according to the standard" afterwards

 

And when you want to put the dimensions in this layer, just select them, then in the panel on the left go to the "Other" tab and at the bottom there will be "Layer" and you choose the right one.

(Tip, don't use the "Layers" toolbar to re-assign items, it's better to go through the property manager panel)

 

It is better to work with the management of layers "according to the standard"

and define the rules in the DOT (document option), because everything is automatic afterwards!!

 

Tip 1: often when you sketch lines on a view, they come out in light gray when printed, to come out in black, you just have to put them in layer 0.

Tip 2: Allows you to manage a "Hide" layer to put sketches to help dimension, or other elements that you want to hide.

 

Example: see capture, dimensions awaiting validation of a different color...

 

Edit: And no need to go through a "third-party utility" because everything is basically integrated into SolidWorks


capture.png
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+1 olivier42, we have practically the same list of layers, I also use them for watermarks

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It just goes to show that "the right methods" meet! It's a pleasure.

Sometimes I have the impression that we are a minority compared to those who use the software "down"

(example those who come out of school, or the methods of external performance...)

 

You can also use layers to color a sub-assembly, to help understand the assembly, or to show a product passage, to color the customer part, etc...

But the disadvantage is that it colors the room "in all views", but you have to deal with it...

 

May the dark side be with you...