Part Annotations (3D)
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Annotation (Part Level)
Use these commands to create Part annotated text and dimension features and anchor them at points in the active part or in another component in an assembly or sub-assembly while in the active part. Annotation features can be associated with a datum plane or face and will appear in a 3D layout view that is parallel to that plane.
Annotation dimensions (linear and angular) are associated with a datum plane or face. They cannot be used to drive features but they will update if their associated points move during a history replay.
When 3D annotation text is projected to 2D and displayed via the "Show Part Text" button on the View Attributes Form, the annotation text is converted into a 2D text drawing sheet object which adopts the attributes defined by the text attributes. It is a pickable object and associative within the drawing sheet. Any changes are reflected in the next regen of the drawing sheet or the specific view that contains the text.
Use the Color tab of the VX Configuration Form to set the color of part annotations. Since the annotations are features, use the Redefine Feature command to revise them. Refer to the tables below for more information.
See Using Embedded Text Variables to learn how you can embed part attribute data and variables in annotation text strings.
This command creates part annotation text at a selected point. See below for optional inputs. You can apply this command to the active part or from another component in an assembly or sub-assembly.
Required Inputs
Text - Enter the annotation text string.
Point - Select a 3D point to locate the text.
Part Annotation
Dimension (Linear) (3D)
This command creates a linear part annotation
dimension between two points. The default plane is defined by the text
point. You
can apply this command to the active part to another component in an assembly
or sub-assembly from the active part.
Required Inputs
1st & 2nd points -Select the two 3D points to dimension. The full range of point input options are supported.
Text point -Select a point to locate the dimension text. This 3rd point also defines the default plane for the dimension.
Part Annotation
Dimension (Angular) (3D)
This command creates an angular part annotation
dimension between two lines. You are prompted for the default plane for
the dimension. You
can apply this command to the active part to another component in an assembly
or sub-assembly from the active part.
Required Inputs
1st & 2nd lines -Select the two 3D lines to dimension. Edges and wireframe curves are supported.
Plane - Select the insertion plane. It can be a datum plane or planar face.
Text point -Select a point to locate the dimension text.
Height
For the Part Annotation Text (3D) command, use this option to change the default text height.
Select the icon to either center or not center the dimension text between the extension lines. If not center is selected, the dimension location point will also dynamically locate the text.
Text
Use this option to determine how the text of the dimension is generated. Select from the following:
Value - The dimension text will default to the actual dimension value.
User Text - The dimension text defined in the User Text field (see below) is displayed instead of the dimension value.
User Text
This defines the dimension text that is displayed instead of the actual dimension value. It is used in conjunction with the User Text option above. Enter the user text in the field provided. You can also right-click in the graphics window to activate the Text and Dimension Editor. It provides additional options for creating special characters and symbols within the text.
Height
Sets the text height for the Part Annotation Text command.
Plane
Specifies a plane (datum or planar face) to associate with the annotation text and/or dimensions. Annotation dimensions will be placed on a plane that passes through the defining points or lines and that is parallel to this plane.
Placement
Use this option to determine the placement of angular annotation dimensions in relation to the selected lines.
Inside - Dimensions the smaller angle between the two lines.
Quadrant - Dimensions the quadrant selected by the location of the dimension text.
Outside - Dimensions the larger angle between the two lines.
