Symbol Files

Description

The files holding the different symbol fonts have been changed from binary to ASCII format and renamed from d012syxxx.sbd to d012syxxx.port. The reason for this is that these files now will be easier to maintain and also somewhat more readable for the human eye (even though updating such a file still should be done with specific Drafting functionality).

Benefits

It will be easier for both provider and customer to maintain the new format.

Compatibility Constraints

The system-defined symbol font files will be delivered in the new ASCII format. However, please note that any symbol font files modified or created by the customer at site must be converted to the new ASCII format before it can be used. This is done by running the conversion utility sb022 that is part of 12.0 or older releases.

Note:
The utility programs sb022 (convert from binary to ASCII format) and sb023 (convert from ASCII to binary format) have been withdrawn in this release.

If needed, the 12.0 or older releases can be used.

For More Information

Only noted here.

Affected Programs

Hull Design, Marine Drafting