[Solved] "Coordinate system in the corner"

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Larsfelt
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[Solved] "Coordinate system in the corner"

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Dear forum

I'm working with the "Part" workbench.
The axis labels "X", "Y" and "Z" in the "Coordinate system in the corner" are hard to read.
Is there a way to make the font bigger for these 3 axis labels ?


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Re: "Coordinate system in the corner"

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Larsfelt wrote: Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:15 am
I know none of the possibilities, it could be difficult. is that a solution for you?
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Re: "Coordinate system in the corner"

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Dear thomas-neemann

Thank you for your axis cross suggestion - looks nice - but unfortunately my brain seems to have a problem getting use to remember which color belongs to x,y and z-axis. I know these colours are used in all CAD programmes, but I found myself falling back to rely on the axis labels. (my fault)

Thanks again, any other ideas are welcome...
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Re: "Coordinate system in the corner"

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Larsfelt wrote: Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:35 pm
the contrast is better with a white background. is that a help?

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Re: "Coordinate system in the corner"

Post by Larsfelt »

...changing the background colour helps a lot!

I have now chosen the "Background color" to be a "Color gradient" with a white "Bottom color" and a blueish "Top color",

This gives a pleasant view for the rest of the drawing and preserving the readability of the axis labels of the "Coordinate system in the corner".

Once again thanks for your kind help!
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