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To draw GD&T symbols as text, create a style using the gdt.shx, GDT_IV25,
or GDT_IV50 font. Then use the lowercase alphabet to type the symbols. The
following table shows the symbol produced by each lowercase letter.
Lowercase Letter Symbol Produced
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z

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Architectural Symbols
The following table show basic examples of architectural drafting symbols.
Common Architectural Symbols

Water Heater
Exterior Door Toilet

Wall Hung Toilet

Interior Door
Shower
Pocket Door Urinal

Bifold Door
Oval Vanity Sink
Shower w/ Seat
Bipass Door

Window Rectangular
Vanity Sink
Lighting Outlet
Tub
Recessed Lighting
Outlet
Single Kitchen
Wall Lighting Outlet

Fluorescent Washer/Dryer
Light Fixture

Single Receptacle Double Kitchen

Outlet 220V
Duplex Convenience Outlet Range
Outlet
Weatherproof
Triplex Receptacle Outlet
Outlet
Thermostat
Special Outlet
Refrigerator
Floor Single Doorbell
Receptacle Outlet
Fan Hanger
Floor Duplex Receptacle Fan
Receptacle Outlet
Clock Hanger
Single Pole Switch Receptacle

3-Way Switch TV Outlet Conduit

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