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The Dtext command is used for conventional AutoCAD text in multiple lines.

 

Dtext is a standard AutoCAD command to type text. It is not altered in cadett ELSA. This means, among other things, that there is no automatic layer selection. The text is placed in the layer that is active when you select the command.

 

When you have written a line of text and then pressed <RETURN>, the command proceeds with the next line. To end the text you will have to press the <RETURN> button twice.

 

Still this command produces ordinary AutoCAD text objects; i.e. each line of text is a separate object.

 

When you use the Dtext command you have to select a proper text layer yourself. You should use one of the layers TXT18, TXT25, TXT35, or TXT50, depending on the text height. Do not forget to return to layer 0 (zero) to proceed with electrical lines and symbols.