Some ISO GPS / ISO 14405 symbols for 3D annotation are missing in Inventor

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Oct 8, 2023

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Issue:

When applying a 3d annotation to a model, there are dimension tolerance symbols missing compared to the list of symbols for 2d annotation.

3d annotation editor:
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2d annotation editor:
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Solution:

To add a symbol to a 3d annotation dimension follow these steps:
  1. While creating or editing a 3d annotation dimension click Edit Dimension.
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  1. In the Edit Dimension dialog box click the arrow next to the Insert Symbol icon.
  2. Click Character Map.
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  1. In the Character Map window select the Font AIGDT.
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  1. Select the symbol in the character grid as needed.
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  1. Click Select.
  2. Click Copy.
  3. Switch back to Inventor.
  4. Right-Click in the editor window > Paste.
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  1. Confirm with OK.
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Products:

Inventor; Inventor LT; Inventor Professional;

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