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Set the orientation, size, and color of pattern annotations for quick and clear access to pattern information.
Create
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Click 2D toolbar ▶
Pattern Annotation tool.
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Click the Pattern to add an annotation, then press Ctrl + Enter on the keyboard or click anywhere else to complete.
Edit
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Click 2D toolbar ▶
Edit Annotation tool.
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Move the added annotation by clicking and dragging, or rotate it by clicking and dragging the pivot point in the desired direction.
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Click the annotation, then set the properties in the Property Editor.
Property Description Orientation Set the orientation of the annotation. Font Size Adjust the font size of the annotation. Color Change the color of the annotation. -
Right-click the annotation to set options as needed.
Option Description Delete Delete the selected annotation. Copy & Paste Copy the annotation and paste it at the desired position Rotate Rotate the annotation in the desired direction.
Link Annotation to Line/Point
Link Pattern Annotations to specific Pattern Outlines/points or Internal Lines/points to maintain their relative position when patterns are modified.
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Select the Edit Annotation tool from the 2D toolbar.
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Right-click on the annotation in the 2D window, and select Link to.
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Click on the Pattern Outline or Internal Line to be linked.
→ The annotation anchors to the line, and a dashed connection line appears.
- To remove the link, right-click the annotation and select Unlink.
📝 Note:
- Automatic Movement: Linked annotations automatically follow the movement and transformation of their parent line.
- Connection Visibility: The dashed link indicator is only visible when the annotation is selected or when the Annotation tool is active.
Show/Hide
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Click
Information Display ▶
Show Annotation in 2D window to show or hide pattern annotations as needed.
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