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Harald Friedrich: /* Elements of the Text dialog */

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Elements of the Text dialog

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Elements of the Text dialog

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Elements of the Text dialog

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	Under '''"Content"''', you can enter a name or several words (one line).<br>		Under '''"Content"''', you can enter a name or several words (one line).<br>
	The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter Omega for Ohm.		The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter Omega for Ohm.
	<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the ~~“Content”~~ field to capital letters or ~~small~~ letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>		<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the "Content" field to capital letters or lowercase letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>
	After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use “Arial” or “Times New Roman.” These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; “Segoe UI” is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts “TARGET” and “DIN-ISO-ANSI” are available.		After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use “Arial” or “Times New Roman.” These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; “Segoe UI” is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts “TARGET” and “DIN-ISO-ANSI” are available.

Harald Friedrich: /* Elements of the Text dialog */

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Elements of the Text dialog

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	Use '''"Position"''' to set the “bottom-left” corner of the first letter of the text. The coordinates displayed are those of your current cursor position.<br>		Use '''"Position"''' to set the “bottom-left” corner of the first letter of the text. The coordinates displayed are those of your current cursor position.<br>
	Under '''"Content"''', you can enter a name or several words (one line).<br>		Under '''"Content"''', you can enter a name or several words (one line).<br>
	The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter ~~omega~~ for ~~ohm~~.		The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter Omega for Ohm.
	<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the “Content” field to capital letters or small letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>		<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the “Content” field to capital letters or small letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>
	After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use “Arial” or “Times New Roman.” These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; “Segoe UI” is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts “TARGET” and “DIN-ISO-ANSI” are available.		After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use “Arial” or “Times New Roman.” These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; “Segoe UI” is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts “TARGET” and “DIN-ISO-ANSI” are available.
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	Changes to component names, component values, and symbol names affect the entire component and are transferred back and forward between the schematic and the PCB. The same applies to signal names and signals.		Changes to component names, component values, and symbol names affect the entire component and are transferred back and forward between the schematic and the PCB. The same applies to signal names and signals.
	<br>		<br>


	== Unicode special chars and foreign languages ==		== Unicode special chars and foreign languages ==

Harald Friedrich at 18:05, 15 March 2026

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	<br>		<br>
	What you can do...<br>		What you can do...<br>
	Click [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] to where the text later shall appear. Enter the text and its options to the following dialog. Close the dialog with '''OK''' to place the text. Caution: Win 95/98/ME have an old 16-bit graphic, which is not able to mirror Windows fonts. Only the font TARGET can be mirrored in Win 95/98/ME. The Windows fonts can only be mirrored by the 32-bit graphic of Win NT4/2000/XP/Vista.<br>		Click [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] to where the text later shall appear. Enter the text and its options to the following dialog. Close the dialog with '''[OK]''' or [Enter] to place the text.<br>
	<br>

	Leave this mode...<br>		Leave this mode...<br>

Harald Friedrich: /* Font blurred, image unsharp */

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Font blurred, image unsharp

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	== Font blurred, image unsharp ==		== Font blurred, image unsharp ==

	Starting with ‘’'V34'‘’, TARGET can scale all dialogs. If scaling is enabled in the Windows display settings (e.g., for a monitor with very high resolution), TARGET automatically displays its interface and dialogs at a larger ~~size~~. This makes them easier to ~~use,~~ and the display of the actual circuit remains crystal clear.		Starting with '''V34''', TARGET itself can scale all its dialogs. If scaling is enabled in the Windows display settings (e.g., for a monitor with a very high resolution), TARGET automatically displays its interface and dialogs at a larger scale. This makes them easier to handle and the display of the actual circuit remains crystal clear.

	Up to V33, this tip may help: If necessary, check the box in the properties of the TARGET exe (TarVxx.exe):<br><br>		Up to V33, this tip may help: If necessary, check the box in the properties of the TARGET exe (TarVxx.exe):<br><br>

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Internet links and links to files

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	== Internet links and links to files ==		== Internet links and links to files ==

	Starting with V34, you can also ~~insert~~ links to ~~the~~ Internet (URLs) or links to local files on the intranet into ~~text~~, which users can then open by double-clicking:		Starting with V34, you can also include links to Internet content (URLs) or links to local files on the intranet into texts, which users can then open by double-clicking:


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	If you insert a link into a text element, you can later double-click the text ([[M11]]) and TARGET will open the corresponding resource in Windows. If you want to edit such text, please select it and press the [e] key to edit.		If you insert a link into a text element, you can later double-click the text ([[M11]]) and TARGET will open the corresponding resource in Windows. If you want to edit such text, please select it and press the [e] key to edit.

	File paths with drive letters are supported, e.g., “Z:\directory\file.xyz,” as well as file paths in UNC format: “\\server\directory\file.xyz,” or URLs for Internet access via HTTP or HTTPS: “.https://domain.~~de”~~ .The user is then asked whether ~~they want~~ to execute the link. A warning is also displayed stating that it can be dangerous to execute links from unknown sources.		File paths with drive letters are supported, e.g., "Z:\directory\file.xyz," as well as file paths in UNC format: "\\server\directory\file.xyz" or URLs for Internet access via HTTP or HTTPS: "https://domain.de" .The user is then asked whether he wants to execute the link. A warning is also displayed stating that it can be dangerous to execute links from unknown sources.

	A URL link is forwarded to Windows, which then opens the default web browser and displays the link. For links to local files, the application associated with that file type is launched.		A URL link is forwarded to Windows, which then opens the default web browser and displays the link. For links to local files, the application associated with that file type is launched.

Harald Friedrich: /* Unicode special chars and foreign languages */

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Unicode special chars and foreign languages

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	By clicking the [Unicode] button, you can open the dialog for selecting Unicode characters. At the very top, you can select a range of Unicode characters from the list box. The Arial, Times New Roman, and Segue UI fonts provide a large number of characters for you to choose from. Characters not directly available in the selected font are often automatically replaced by characters found in other fonts through a sophisticated system.		By clicking the [Unicode] button, you can open the dialog for selecting Unicode characters. At the very top, you can select a range of Unicode characters from the list box. The Arial, Times New Roman, and Segue UI fonts provide a large number of characters for you to choose from. Characters not directly available in the selected font are often automatically replaced by characters found in other fonts through a sophisticated system.

	On the right are several buttons with collections of special characters that let you click directly to access interesting Unicode ranges. You can also search for Unicode characters online and enter their code in hexadecimal or decimal format at the top. Clicking the [OK] button inserts the corresponding character into the ~~“Content”~~ field of the text dialog. You can also double-click [[M11]] on a character ~~at the bottom of~~ the character matrix to insert it directly.		On the right are several buttons with collections of special characters that let you click to directly access interesting Unicode ranges. You can also search for Unicode characters online and enter their code in hexadecimal or decimal format at the top. Clicking the [OK] button inserts the corresponding character into the "Content" field of the text dialog. You can also do a double-click [[M11]] on a character below in the character matrix to insert it directly.

	== Multilingual text within one project ==		== Multilingual text within one project ==

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	By clicking the [Unicode] button, you can open the dialog for selecting Unicode characters. At the very top, you can select a range of characters from the list box. The Arial, Times New Roman, and Segue UI fonts provide a large number of characters for you to choose from. Characters not directly available in the selected font are often automatically replaced by characters found in other fonts through a sophisticated system.		By clicking the [Unicode] button, you can open the dialog for selecting Unicode characters. At the very top, you can select a range of Unicode characters from the list box. The Arial, Times New Roman, and Segue UI fonts provide a large number of characters for you to choose from. Characters not directly available in the selected font are often automatically replaced by characters found in other fonts through a sophisticated system.

	On the right are several buttons with collections of special characters that let you click directly to access interesting Unicode ranges. You can also search for Unicode characters online and enter their code in hexadecimal or decimal format at the top. Clicking the [OK] button inserts the corresponding character into the “Content” field of the text dialog. You can also double-click [[M11]] on a character at the bottom of the character matrix to insert it directly.		On the right are several buttons with collections of special characters that let you click directly to access interesting Unicode ranges. You can also search for Unicode characters online and enter their code in hexadecimal or decimal format at the top. Clicking the [OK] button inserts the corresponding character into the “Content” field of the text dialog. You can also double-click [[M11]] on a character at the bottom of the character matrix to insert it directly.

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	In addition, the line fonts "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" are available in case there are difficulties with the conversion of Windows fonts in subsequent processes. If you select DIN-ISO-ANSI as the font, additional special characters will be available; you can scroll through and view them before inserting them into the text line using the "Up Arrow" button.<br>		In addition, the line fonts "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" are available in case there are difficulties with the conversion of Windows fonts in subsequent processes. If you select DIN-ISO-ANSI as the font, additional special characters will be available; you can scroll through and view them before inserting them into the text line using the "Up Arrow" button.<br>
	If you need to create multilingual documentation, you can also enter text for foreign languages. In the toolbar at the top, you can then click on the flag and change the language for texts in the project.<br>		If you need to create multilingual documentation, you can also enter text for foreign languages. In the toolbar at the top, you can then click on the flag and change the language for texts in the project.<br>
	'''"Font ~~height~~"''' and '''"~~- width~~"''' define the average letter dimensions. However, Windows fonts may deviate from these defaults. Starting with V34, you can also specify the '''font size in pt (~~points~~)''', as you are accustomed to doing in your word processor. Font height and width are set accordingly.		'''"Font Height"''' and '''"Font Width"''' define the average letter dimensions. However, Windows fonts may deviate from these defaults. Starting with V34, you can also specify the '''font size in pt (=Point)''', as you are accustomed to doing in your word processor. Font height and width are set accordingly.
	<br> The '''"~~stroke width~~"''' is used directly by the "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" fonts. All other fonts switch from normal to bold between 10% and 20%.<br><br>		<br> The '''"Thickness"''' is used directly by the "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" fonts. All other fonts switch from normal to bold between 10% and 20%.<br><br>

	Characters can be rotated and mirrored as desired ('''~~Alignment~~''' and '''Mirrored'''). All Texts in TARGET 3001! behave in such a way during later [[Rotation\|Rotation with [d]] that they are always readable from the bottom or from the right, in accordance with DIN.<br> The '''"~~Fixed~~"''' setting specifies that a signature will simply rotate rigidly along with the object when [[Rotate\|rotated with [d]]] later, contrary to this rule. This allows you to turn text upside down. <br> '''Right-aligned'''shifts the text's anchor point to the right, and '''Italic''' makes the text tilted.<br> <br>		Characters can be rotated and mirrored as desired ('''Rotation''' and '''Mirrored'''). All Texts in TARGET 3001! behave in such a way during later [[Rotation\|Rotation with [r]] that they are always readable from the bottom or from the right, in accordance with DIN.<br> The '''"Stiff"''' setting specifies that a signature will simply rotate rigidly along with the object when [[Rotate\|rotated with [r]]] later on, contrary to this rule. This allows you to turn text even upside down. <br> '''Right-aligned'''shifts the text's anchor point to the right, and '''Italic''' makes the text tilted.<br><br>
	'''Page''' determines on which schematic page the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>		'''Page''' determines on which schematic page the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>
	'''Layer''' determines on which layout layer the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>		'''Layer''' determines on which layout layer the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>
	'''Aura''' represents the minimum distance between a ~~leading~~ element and a potential ground plane. ~~The~~ width can be set here (if applicable).<br><br>		'''Aura''' represents the minimum distance between a conducting element and a potential ground plane. This spacing width can be set here (if applicable).<br><br>
	When zooming out, there comes a point where the font becomes so small that it is no longer displayed and appears only as a "rectangle." You can determine when this point is reached in the "[[Settings / Options\|Settings and Options]]" dialog, by specifying a pixel value in the '''“Minimum Width”''' field. The smaller the number, the further you can zoom out while the text remains legible.<br><br>		When zooming out, there comes a point where the font becomes so small that it is no longer displayed and appears only as a "rectangle." You can determine when this point is reached in the "[[Settings / Options\|Settings and Options]]" dialog, by specifying a pixel value in the '''“Minimum Width”''' field. The smaller the number, the further you can zoom out while the text remains legible.<br><br>
	~~The~~ '''~~“Function”~~''' ~~text~~ can be ~~“Normal~~ Text", meaning free text elements. Text elements can also be defined ~~variably~~. The following ~~variables~~ can be selected:<br><br>		'''"Function"''' can be "Normal Text", meaning free text elements. Text elements can also be defined variables. The following variable types can be selected:<br><br>
	*'''Component name''' for the component reference name (e.g., IC17, R15)		*'''Component name''' for the component reference name (e.g., IC17, R15)
	*'''Component value''' (e.g., ~~4040~~, 4k7)		*'''Component value''' (e.g., NE555, 4k7)
	*'''Symbol name''' for the name of a symbol (e.g., IC17c)		*'''Symbol name''' for the name of a symbol (e.g., IC17c)
	*'''Signal name''' for the name of a signal (e.g., GND, Sig$13)		*'''Signal name''' for the name of a signal (e.g., GND, Sig$13)

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	The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter Omega for Ohm.		The '''[multiline]''' button allows you to enter a longer text. The '''[Windows]''' button opens the operating system's window for entering special characters. You can also open this by pressing the [Win] + [.] keys on your keyboard. The '''[Unicode]''' button opens a dialog where you can select from thousands of Unicode special characters. See below. Some ASCII special characters can be selected here as well, including the Greek letter Omega for Ohm.
	<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the "Content" field to capital letters or lowercase letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>		<br> The '''[A]''' and '''[a]''' buttons let you convert the selected text in the "Content" field to capital letters or lowercase letters. The '''[A✓]''' button starts the spelling checker.<br>
	After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use ~~“Arial”~~ or ~~“Times~~ New Roman.” These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; ~~“Segoe UI”~~ is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts ~~“TARGET”~~ and ~~“DIN~~-ISO-~~ANSI”~~ are available.		After that, you can select a '''font'''. You can safely use "Arial" or "Times New Roman." These fonts also display many special characters, which Windows "borrows" from other fonts in the background; "Segoe UI" is excellent for special characters. Always check whether all desired characters are displayed correctly in all output drivers. Also check whether the height and width of the font cause any problems. Additionally, the line fonts "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" are available.

	In addition, the line fonts ~~“TARGET”~~ and ~~“DIN~~-ISO-~~ANSI”~~ are available in case there are difficulties with the conversion of Windows fonts in subsequent processes. If you select DIN-ISO-ANSI as the font, additional special characters will be available; you can scroll through and view them before inserting them into the text line using the ~~“Up Arrow”~~ button.<br>		In addition, the line fonts "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" are available in case there are difficulties with the conversion of Windows fonts in subsequent processes. If you select DIN-ISO-ANSI as the font, additional special characters will be available; you can scroll through and view them before inserting them into the text line using the "Up Arrow" button.<br>
	If you need to create multilingual documentation, you can also enter text for foreign languages. In the toolbar at the top, you can then click on the flag and change the language for texts in the project.<br>		If you need to create multilingual documentation, you can also enter text for foreign languages. In the toolbar at the top, you can then click on the flag and change the language for texts in the project.<br>
	'''"Font height"''' and '''"- width"''' define the average letter dimensions. However, Windows fonts may deviate from these defaults. Starting with V34, you can also specify the '''font size in pt (points)''', as you are accustomed to doing in your word processor. Font height and width are set accordingly.		'''"Font height"''' and '''"- width"''' define the average letter dimensions. However, Windows fonts may deviate from these defaults. Starting with V34, you can also specify the '''font size in pt (points)''', as you are accustomed to doing in your word processor. Font height and width are set accordingly.
	<br> The '''"stroke width"''' is used directly by the ~~“TARGET”~~ and ~~“DIN~~-ISO-~~ANSI”~~ fonts. All other fonts switch from normal to bold between 10% and 20%.<br><br>		<br> The '''"stroke width"''' is used directly by the "TARGET" and "DIN-ISO-ANSI" fonts. All other fonts switch from normal to bold between 10% and 20%.<br><br>

	Characters can be rotated and mirrored as desired ('''Alignment''' and '''Mirrored'''). All Texts in TARGET 3001! behave in such a way during later [[Rotation\|Rotation with [d]] that they are always readable from the bottom or from the right, in accordance with DIN.<br> The '''~~“Fixed”~~''' setting specifies that a signature will simply rotate rigidly along with the object when [[Rotate\|rotated with [d]]] later, contrary to this rule. This allows you to turn text upside down. <br> '''Right-aligned'''shifts the text's anchor point to the right, and '''Italic''' makes the text tilted.<br> <br>		Characters can be rotated and mirrored as desired ('''Alignment''' and '''Mirrored'''). All Texts in TARGET 3001! behave in such a way during later [[Rotation\|Rotation with [d]] that they are always readable from the bottom or from the right, in accordance with DIN.<br> The '''"Fixed"''' setting specifies that a signature will simply rotate rigidly along with the object when [[Rotate\|rotated with [d]]] later, contrary to this rule. This allows you to turn text upside down. <br> '''Right-aligned'''shifts the text's anchor point to the right, and '''Italic''' makes the text tilted.<br> <br>
	'''Page''' determines on which schematic page the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>		'''Page''' determines on which schematic page the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>
	'''Layer''' determines on which layout layer the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>		'''Layer''' determines on which layout layer the text element should be placed (if applicable).<br>
	'''Aura''' represents the minimum distance between a leading element and a potential ground plane. The width can be set here (if applicable).<br><br>		'''Aura''' represents the minimum distance between a leading element and a potential ground plane. The width can be set here (if applicable).<br><br>
	When zooming out, there comes a point where the font becomes so small that it is no longer displayed and appears only as a ~~“rectangle~~.” You can determine when this point is reached in the “[[Settings / Options\|Settings and Options]]” dialog, by specifying a pixel value in the '''“Minimum Width”''' field. The smaller the number, the further you can zoom out while the text remains legible.<br><br>		When zooming out, there comes a point where the font becomes so small that it is no longer displayed and appears only as a "rectangle." You can determine when this point is reached in the "[[Settings / Options\|Settings and Options]]" dialog, by specifying a pixel value in the '''“Minimum Width”''' field. The smaller the number, the further you can zoom out while the text remains legible.<br><br>
	The '''“Function”''' text can be “Normal Text", meaning free text elements. Text elements can also be defined variably. The following variables can be selected:<br><br>		The '''“Function”''' text can be “Normal Text", meaning free text elements. Text elements can also be defined variably. The following variables can be selected:<br><br>
	*'''Component name''' for the component reference name (e.g., IC17, R15)		*'''Component name''' for the component reference name (e.g., IC17, R15)