Edit annotations
Available from
Program version 3.5.0
This function is only available in the Pro version.
This function allows you to customize the appearance of created annotations and change their position and orientation on the drawing sheet.
Unlock annotation function
The annotation function is disabled by default because annotations can be used to visually modify the content of drawings. In administrator mode, the annotation function can be enabled under Edit (menu bar) > Settings > Administration > Annotations.
See Settings > Settings > Administration > “Annotations” group
Workflow
| Step | Action | Result | |
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| 1 | Open drawing sheet | Open the drawing sheet you want to annotate. | The drawing sheet is displayed in the drawing window. |
| 2 | Activate annotation mode | Click Annotation tool ( ) in the toolbar to activate the annotation mode. | In annotation mode, editability is limited to annotations: the Characteristics overview and Characteristics properties windows are replaced by the Annotation overview the Annotation properties, only annotations in the drawing window can be selected and edited with the annotation tool cursor ( ), stamps are locked. |
| 3 | Select annotation | Select the annotation you want to edit on the drawing sheet or in the characteristics list by left-clicking on it. | The annotation properties are displayed in the Annotation Properties window. A selection frame is displayed around the annotation. |
| 4 | Change appearance, position and orientation | In the Annotation properties window, all available properties that determine appearance, position and orientation can be viewed and changed. See User interface > Function windows > Annotation properties By using the square handles on the annotation itself, the size can be influenced. Position and orientation can be changed by grabbing and moving the element or the move (  ) and rotation handles ( ), respectively. | The annotation complies with the requirements. |
| 5 | [Optional] Save as template | The currently selected annotation can be added to the template library by clicking Save Annotation ( ) in the annotation overview toolbar. You manage the annotation templates under Edit (menu bar) > Settings > Annotations.See Settings > Settings > Annotations |
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Customization
There are no setting options for directly influencing this function.