Expert: Bill DeShawn - 10/18/2007

Question
This is probably something very simple that I am overlooking. I've created a text style in AutoCAD 2007 and used it in a specific drawing. When I open up another drawing, the text style doesn't show up. I want this font to be available by default in every drawing that I open. Is there some default list that I can edit or some command that I can use to facilitate this?

Thanks!

Answer
Text styles in AutoCAD are defined with each drawing.  The only way to make a style name refer to a particular or different font is to change it in the drawing.  However, you can create a LISP routine, script or menu macro to reference the desired font.  If you need help with that, let me know, and be specific as to the font name and whether or not you want the style to have height or if you want to be able to choose a different height each time you want to create text.  Even if you choose the 2nd option, a default text height can be achieved with the TEXTSIZE system variable.  

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