To specify a symbol style based on a character from a TrueType font, use the following syntax:
SYMBOL (filename, color, size, customstyle)The filename argument is a text string that identifies a bitmap file (for example, "ARROW.BMP") in the CustSymb directory.
The customstyle argument is an integer that controls whether color and background attributes are used. The following table lists the values you can use as customstyle:
| customstyle value | Effect on Symbol style |
|---|---|
|
0 |
Both the Show Background setting and the Apply Color setting are off; symbol appears in default state. White pixels in the bitmap appear transparent, allowing whatever is behind the symbol to show through. |
|
1 |
The Show Background settings is on; white pixels in the image are opaque. |
|
2 |
The Apply Color setting is on; non-white colors in the image are replaced with the Symbol's color value. |
|
3 |
Both Show Background and Apply Color settings are on. |