Generic Annotations, Text

Text = normal text functions
Text (label) = quite different, imports a label, the size of a label (when creating a new one) is important as it must be able to accomodate likely changes to the text - ie this will change as you change parameters

Generic annotations

Text - can set up a new family template for standard notes (eg. standard notes for your plans/sections etc etc) that you always have:

• File, new, family, templates - find the Annotation Templates, choose the Generic Annotations
• open, delete red text in middle
• create text

To use, menu bar:

• Annotate, Symbol, load family
• find folder where you have saved your families (eg. My documents or similar) and select the ones you want
• these will now appear in the lhs properties area for selection.

Title blocks - sets up the whole sheet eg. pick a sheet size (A2, A3 etc)

• file, new, title block, select the size you want
• nb. the edges of this are real edges (not print ones) so probably want to draw in a border:
• most printers will be safe with an offset of 15mm
• home, lines, pick tool, offset 15, draw the border
• NB. normal text size is 2-2.5mm

Line Styles
To change line styles: Manage > Additional Settings > Pick the line style to edit/add etc.