Treasure signs & symbols

Shanghai · Dec 24, 2008

Hi all - I'm thinking of building a database of signs and symbols, and wondering which software package would be best. I'm guessing I'd have to draw each individual symbol freehand (Photoshop?) and then link to another document with the description. Would it be possible to create True Type Fonts so I could use the symbols in Office? Is the project even do-able? I ain't no programmer. Thanks!

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FXDiz · Dec 24, 2008

I'm not real sure how you would do it, but it's a great idea! It would go into my favorites for sure.

Shanghai · Dec 26, 2008

I'm off and running...

with MS Access - shouldn't take me more than a few years!

britpip · Dec 29, 2008

I use CorelDraw to create artwork for company logos (I have a small advertising specialties business) - it would be better if you're actually drawing something. Or, if you have some photos that you want to lift the signs & symbols from, CorelDraw has the ability to do that, too.

Ferrous · Dec 29, 2008

MTW, even if you were to draw the symbols freehand on paper. If you feel comfortable with your drawing abilities. Then scanning them and save as a PDF, it would seem this might be fairly easy.

Carol K · Dec 30, 2008

Sounds like a MAJOR undertaking! :wow:

Shanghai · Dec 31, 2008

It sounds like a(nother) project I'd never finish! My original line of thinking was drawing the symbols in Photoshop, saving as .jpg's, then linking each drawing to it's description (an MS Word doc?) At this point, I think I'll just keep using my books.... there are thousands of symbols out there....

Blackbeard1717 · Aug 23, 2012

I believe they have written guides and books on that.

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