Using the Symbol Library The Symbol Library lets you select multiple symbols from all the symbols provided by the SOLIDWORKS software. You can also use the Windows Character Map to select additional symbols to insert. SOLIDWORKS provides symbol categories for specific types of annotation, such as weld symbols, geometric tolerancing symbols, and modifying symbols. ANSI Weld Symbols Geometric Tolerancing Symbols Modifying Symbols ISO Tolerancing Symbols Symbols categories: Category Example Description ANSI Lay Symbols Perpendicularity Weld Contour Symbols Fillet with concave Weld Spacer Symbols Double V groove spacer Weld Symbols Flange edge Draft Draft Symbols Plus Draft Flag Circle 1-99 Circle 1 Circle 1.-99. Circle 1. Circle A-Z Circle A Circle A.-Z. Circle A. Square 1-99 Square 1 Square 1.-99. Square 1. Square A-Z Square A Square A.-Z. Square A. Square Circle 1-99 Square/Circle 1 Square Circle 1.-99. Square/Circle 1. Square Circle A-Z Square/Circle A Square Circle A.-Z. Square/Circle A. Triangle 1-99 Triangle 1 Triangle 1.-99. Triangle 1. Triangle A-Z Triangle A Triangle A.-Z. Triangle A. Triangle Rotated 1-99 Triangle-rotated 1 Triangle Rotated 1.-99. Triangle-rotated 1. Triangle Rotated A-Z Triangle-rotated A Triangle Rotated A.-Z. Triangle-rotated A. Geometric Tolerancing Cylindricity GOST Geometric Tolerancing Position Weld Symbols Number (No) Hole Symbols Depth/Deep Inspection Symbols Inspection box (empty) ISO Geometric Tolerancing Symmetry Tolerancing Two-point size Weld Contour Symbols Flat Weld Symbols Butt JIS Weld Symbols JIS seam Key Symbol Key Modifying Symbols Conical taper View Symbols GOST unfold Contents Adding Symbols from the Symbol Library Deleting Symbols that Appear in Text Symbol Library File Location You can save the symbol library file, GTOL.SYM, in any searchable folder. Symbol Library Dialog Box You can use the Symbol Library dialog box to add symbols to annotations. You can insert symbols provided by the SOLIDWORKS software and additional symbols from the Windows Character Map dialog box. Creating Custom Symbols You can create custom symbols to use in most annotations, tables, and dimensions in a SOLIDWORKS drawing. Parent topicSymbols Surface Finish Symbols Datum Feature Symbols Datum Targets Geometric Tolerance Symbols Dowel Pin Symbols Weld Symbols Caterpillars End Treatments