Fonts in Export

For all exports, TrueType fonts can be used if properly installed and the naming follows the standard convention. For those fonts that do not follow the convention, it is usually possible to find them manually in the destination software – this should only need doing the once.

For AVEVA fonts, the folder %AVEVA_DESIGN_EXE%\autodraftfonts (or a copy of it) must be added to the correct place in the destination software. See Setting a Font Path in AutoCAD and Setting a font path in MicroStation below for further information.

The AVEVA Symbol font is available as both a TrueType font and as an AVEVA font. Many of the symbols defined in it are now available in many TrueType fonts, although a few characters may be rendered differently. When using TrueType fonts, it may be worth looking at using the characters available in the relevant font to see if they are handled better by the destination software.

Setting a Font Path in AutoCAD

To add the AutoDraftFonts path in AutoCAD:

1. Type options on the canvas to display the Options window

2. Click the Files tab.

3. Open the Support File Search Path menu entry.

4. Click the Add button.

5. Browse to the AutoDraftFonts folder in the Everything3D installation folder, typically "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVEVA\Everything3D2.10\AutoDraftFonts"

6. Click Apply followed by OK on the Options window.

Setting a font path in MicroStation

Add the AutoDraftFonts folder in the Everything3D installation folder, typically "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVEVA\Everything3D2.10\AutoDraftFonts" as an additional path to the MS_FONTPATH environment variable. This should make all fonts defined in that folder available to MicroStation.