[scribus] Inserting unicode characters

[a.l.e]

  hallo ralph,
> I am using scribus 1.3.7 on a mac.

you should use 1.3.8

> I am trying to insert unicode characters by pressing F12 and then the 
> 4 digit code (25b3 f. ex.). It does not work though, I just type in 25b3.
> Are there other ways to insert unicode characters?

yes:
- insert > insert glyph
- unicode search (second button from left)
- search for the code and insert it in the "character palette"
- double click on the "character palette"'s glyhp each time you want to 
insert the char

hth
a.l.e