Introduction:  The instructions and video below provide two methods for placing text with Accent Characters in OpenRoads SignCAD.

Method 1: Using the Insert Symbol icon in the Place Text dialog.

Step 1:  Click on Text>Place Text. In the Place Text dialog, select the desired text font and size (ex: Font: Highway B 2K and Size: 10).

Step 2: Click in the Place Text dialog and type Tú me importas; llámame. To get the accent characters, pick the Insert Symbol icon and select the appropriate 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 text 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.

Method 2: Pasting the text with Accent Characters into the Place Text dialog.

Step 1: Select and copy the text with accent characters to the clipboard from another application (ex: Word).

Step 2: In OpenRoads SignCAD, pick Text>Place Text. In the Place Text dialog, select the desired text font and size (ex: Font: Highway B 2K and Size: 10).

Step 3: Click in the Place Text dialog and pick Paste (Ctrl-V). Press the Place Text button and left-click to place the text in a panel or on the workspace.