Introduction:  The instructions and video below show how-to use the Insert Symbol tool in OpenRoads SignCAD.

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Step 1:  Activate the Text tab by selecting the Drawing > Text > Place Text tool or double clicking on existing text.

Step 2: Position the text cursor by clicking the left mouse button in the drawing window. The example below shows the text cursor inside a panel.

Step 3: From the Text tab, pick the Insert Symbol tool.

Step 4: Select a standard stacked fraction (1/3, 2/3, 1/5, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4) to place it. Close the Insert Symbol dialog.

Step 5: If the stacked fraction is placed in a panel, press <enter> or left click to have the panel recognize the fraction and display dimensions for it.

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Step 1:  Click on Text>Place Text. In the Place Text dialog, select the desired text font and size (ex: Font: Highway E Mod 2K and Size: 15).

Step 2: Click in the Place Text dialog, pick the Insert Symbol icon and select a symbol to place it. Press Close to exit the Insert Symbol dialog.

Step 3: Press the Place Text button and left-click to place the symbol in a panel or on the workspace.

NOTE: If placing white text on the white workspace, select the Letter Outline option in the Properties>File Properties to see the placed text.