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Re: parallel sign in postscript output in device fonts (direct graphics) [message #85748 is a reply to message #85741]

Fri, 30 August 2013 06:23

David Fanning
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Xin Tao writes:

> I have been trying to figure out how to output a parallel sign ('||') in postscript device font. In vector fonts, that's easy. I just need to use '!M'+string(35B)+'!X'. However, how to do this in a postscript file with device fonts? I've tried David's unicode method but got a box instead.
>
> http://www.idlcoyote.com/graphics_tips/lesign.php
>
> Frequently I need to use parallel and perpendicular signs in plots. I've figured out how to add perpendicular sign, but not the parallel sign. Could someone please help me here?

If you are getting a box, it is because the font you are using doesn't
support that Unicode symbol. I was successful with these commands:

ps_start
device, set_font='dejavusans', /tt_font
cgerase & cgText, 0.5, 0.5, Align=0.5, /Normal, $
'This is parallel symbol: ' + '!Z(2225)', font=1
ps_end

Cheers,

David
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		parallel sign in postscript output in device fonts (direct graphics) By: Xin Tao on Fri, 30 August 2013 02:16
		Re: parallel sign in postscript output in device fonts (direct graphics) By: David Fanning on Fri, 30 August 2013 06:23
		Re: parallel sign in postscript output in device fonts (direct graphics) By: Xin Tao on Tue, 03 September 2013 17:47

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