Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
thereby reduce your dependence on importing CAD data into your projects.
These symbols can be nested into component families in order to create
construction documents that show your design as you normally would, but
also with the benefit of 3D model information.
Generic Annotations
Annotation families are typically tags, but one type can be used to create
symbols that can be nested into component families or used directly in your
project.The
Generic Annotation.rft
templatecanbeusedtocreatean
annotation family that is not categorized as a tag. To create a new generic
annotation, click the New link in the Families section of the Recent Files
screen and browse to the
Annotations
folder. You can also click New
Annotation Symbol from the application menu, as shown in
Figure 18.4
.
Figure 18.4
Creating a new annotation symbol from the application menu
The generic annotation family contains horizontal and vertical reference
planes that intersect to define the insertion point of the family. There is also
a text object that serves as a reminder to assign the family to a category.
When creating a symbol for use in a component family, there is no need
to change the category of the annotation family. Delete the text object
immediately so as not to forget to do so later. Annotation families are
created at a scale of 1:1, so it is important to draw your symbol at its
