Special characters can be used during dimensioning or creation of 2D text lines. Whenever a text input is required, a toolbar containing special characters is available. Click a corresponding icon to enter a special character.
The following special characters are available:
Special characters toolbar
If you need to specify a numeric value, you can enter a number or a mathematic expression. If either the expression or number contains errors or invalid characters, a warning message is displayed.
Mathematic expressions can contain the following operators:
Numbers and variables can be written in brackets or parentheses with unlimited insertion levels.
Mathematic expressions can also contain the following functions:
You must enclose arguments in brackets or parentheses. Trigonometric function arguments are entered in degrees.
Example of correct expression: 1+2*sin(30)+2*(2^2+sqrt(9))
The result is 16.
Calculator - CAL, Shift + F9
Enter and solve mathematic expressions.