Wrong characters in BESA software

From BESA® Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
Module information
Modules BESA Research Basic or higher
Version 7.0 or higher


Problem description

Recently windows 10 introduced multi language support. This can however cause troubles with displaying special characters in any type of software (i.e. µV). Instead you can see something similar to this:

CharactersProblem.png

Solution

To solve this you need to change your system "Region & language" preferences.

  • Please press windows start button, and press settings button (the cog wheel).
  • Select Time & Language section
  • Select Region & language

Similar window will be displayed:

CharactersProblemReason.png


You need install proper language configuration. Press "Add a language" button and select the language pack correct for you. After installation make sure that the new language pack is in the top of the list. Alternatively you can also select one of the installed languages if there is any. When you click on the selected language the up and down arrow will be shown. Press up arrow until selected language is in the top. You should end up with similar configuration:

CharactersProblemSolution.png

While this is done you may close all the windows and restart BESA. If the problem still persist try to install other language pack or contact BESA support

Retrieved from "https://wiki.besa.de/index.php?title=Wrong_characters_in_BESA_software&oldid=4736"