How to input symbols, like ∆, into labview string?

[Anne Zuo]

Hi All,

A quick question.

I need to input ∆ into labview string for displaying. How to do that? 

I try copy from word, than it becomes question mark after I paste it to labview string.

Thanks for any help.

Anne

[RavensFan]

What font are you suing for your string control?  The delta symbol will have to be a part of the font in order for it to show up.

[johnsold]

Decimal 198 is delta in Arial.  Other fonts may differ.

Lynn 

[Anne Zuo]

Hi Lynn,

Could you please put a simple example there?   I tried, just couldn't get it.

Thanks a lot for help.

Anne

[Anne Zuo]

I am trying Arial.  😞

[johnsold]

Anne,

Here is a simple VI that lets you explore fonts and displays.

Lynn 

[Anne Zuo]

Hi Lynn,

For 198, I got Æ.   Still doesn't look right.  Any other trick?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Anne

[RavensFan]

I got that as well.

Pick a Greek font and use a capital D.

[johnsold]

The VI I posted will show all 256 characters of whatever font you name.  Find the delta and figure out where it is in the string.  Array2 (off screen to the right) has one character per element.  scroll down until you find the one you want and the index will be the numeric value.

I am using a Mac so the fonts may render special characters differently on other OSes.

Lynn 

[Anne Zuo]

That's what I am trying to do, but just couldn't find ∆ in the string.  😞

Anne