The attributes of a label are modified using the Label Tools Format tab, which displays when a label is selected.
Labels reflect the visual layers from the label template as long as the corresponding label properties are set to By Template (or By Style with the style properties set to By Template). Setting the label properties to By Layer overrides the label template and forces the use of the appropriate local sheet layer.

Visual Style Group
Label Style
Allows you to select a visual style for the label. Refer to Active Visual Styles for further information.
Text Group
Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label text.
Label Text Justification
Select By Template from the drop-down list to justify the label text using the default template setting.
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.
Label Text Alignment
Select By Template from the drop-down list to align the label text using the default template setting.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the label text with the base of the first character (on the first line of text).
Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the table text with the bottom of the body.
Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the label text halfway up the body.
Select TBody from the drop-down list to align he label text with the top of the body.
Line text spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the spacing factor for the label text.
Line character spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the label text.
Label text font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the label text.
Text height
Select from the drop-down list to define the height for the label text.
Leader Group
Visibility
If the label leader line is not currently displayed, click to display the label leader line.
If the label leader line is currently displayed, click to hide the label leader line.
Leader Shape
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the label leader line. For example, straight, bent or angled horizontal.
Label Leader Line Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label leader line.
Leader Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.
Leader Line Terminator
Select from the drop-down list to define the type of terminator symbol used at the attachment point of the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Clearance Value
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap size between the attachment point and the start of the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Angle Value
Allows you to define the label leader line angle if an angled leader line has been selected from the Leader Shape drop-down menu.
Input a value in the Label Leader Line Angle Value field to define the angle for the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Terminator Size
Allows you to define the size of the terminator symbol if a Leader Line Terminator has been selected.
Select from the drop-down list to define the size of the label leader line terminator symbol.
Frame Group
Generic Label Frame Visibility
If the label frame is not currently displayed, click to display the label frame.
If the label frame is currently displayed, click to hide the label frame.
Label Leader Line Frame Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label frame.
Frame Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the line type of the label frame.
Label Frame Rotation Angle
Input a value in the Label Frame Rotation Angle field to define the rotation angle of the label frame.
Note:
The text is rotated at the same angle.
Generic Label Box Gap
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap value between the text and label frame.
Label Frame Blanking Margin
Input a value in the field to define the blanking margin for the frame label.
Frame Sides Visibility
Select from the drop-down list to specify the visible frame sides for the label.
Scale X factor
Allows you to define the scale along the X axis for symbols used in labels. For example, SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.
Scale Y factor
Allows you to define the scale along the Y axis for symbols used in labels. For example SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.
Label Frame Blanking Visibility
Used to specify whether blanking is visible or not for the label.
Gaps Group
Create Gap
Allows you to add gaps in leader lines. Refer to Leader Line Gaps for further information.
Remove Gap
Allows you to remove gaps from leader lines. You are prompted to Select design element.
Visual Style Group

Label Style
Allows you to select a visual style for the label. Refer to Active Visual Styles for further information.
Text Group

Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label text.

Label Text Justification
Select By Template from the drop-down list to justify the label text using the default template setting.
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.

Label Text Alignment
Select By Template from the drop-down list to align the label text using the default template setting.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the label text with the base of the first character (on the first line of text).
Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the table text with the bottom of the body.
Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the label text halfway up the body.
Select TBody from the drop-down list to align he label text with the top of the body.

Line text spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the spacing factor for the label text.

Line character spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the label text.

Label text font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the label text.

Text height
Select from the drop-down list to define the height for the label text.
Leader Group

Visibility
If the label leader line is not currently displayed, click to display the label leader line.
If the label leader line is currently displayed, click to hide the label leader line.

Leader Shape
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the label leader line. For example, straight, bent or angled horizontal.

Label Leader Line Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label leader line.

Leader Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.

Leader Line Terminator
Select from the drop-down list to define the type of terminator symbol used at the attachment point of the label leader line.

Label Leader Line Clearance Value
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap size between the attachment point and the start of the label leader line.

Label Leader Line Angle Value
Allows you to define the label leader line angle if an angled leader line has been selected from the Leader Shape drop-down menu.
Input a value in the Label Leader Line Angle Value field to define the angle for the label leader line.

Label Leader Line Terminator Size
Allows you to define the size of the terminator symbol if a Leader Line Terminator has been selected.
Select from the drop-down list to define the size of the label leader line terminator symbol.
Frame Group

Generic Label Frame Visibility
If the label frame is not currently displayed, click to display the label frame.
If the label frame is currently displayed, click to hide the label frame.

Label Leader Line Frame Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label frame.

Frame Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the line type of the label frame.

Label Frame Rotation Angle
Input a value in the Label Frame Rotation Angle field to define the rotation angle of the label frame.

Generic Label Box Gap
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap value between the text and label frame.

Label Frame Blanking Margin
Input a value in the field to define the blanking margin for the frame label.

Frame Sides Visibility
Select from the drop-down list to specify the visible frame sides for the label.

Scale X factor
Allows you to define the scale along the X axis for symbols used in labels. For example, SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.

Scale Y factor
Allows you to define the scale along the Y axis for symbols used in labels. For example SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.

Label Frame Blanking Visibility
Used to specify whether blanking is visible or not for the label.
Gaps Group

Create Gap
Allows you to add gaps in leader lines. Refer to Leader Line Gaps for further information.

Remove Gap
Allows you to remove gaps from leader lines. You are prompted to Select design element.

Visual Style Group
Label Style
Allows you to select a visual style for the label. Refer to Active Visual Styles for further information.
Text Group
Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label text.
Label Text Justification
Select By Template from the drop-down list to justify the label text using the default template setting.
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.
Label Text Alignment
Select By Template from the drop-down list to align the label text using the default template setting.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the label text with the base of the first character (on the first line of text).
Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the table text with the bottom of the body.
Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the label text halfway up the body.
Select TBody from the drop-down list to align he label text with the top of the body.
Line text spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the spacing factor for the label text.
Line character spacing
Select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the label text.
Label text font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the label text.
Text height
Select from the drop-down list to define the height for the label text.
Leader Group
Visibility
If the label leader line is not currently displayed, click to display the label leader line.
If the label leader line is currently displayed, click to hide the label leader line.
Leader Shape
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the label leader line. For example, straight, bent or angled horizontal.
Label Leader Line Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label leader line.
Leader Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.
Leader Line Terminator
Select from the drop-down list to define the type of terminator symbol used at the attachment point of the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Clearance Value
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap size between the attachment point and the start of the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Angle Value
Allows you to define the label leader line angle if an angled leader line has been selected from the Leader Shape drop-down menu.
Input a value in the Label Leader Line Angle Value field to define the angle for the label leader line.
Label Leader Line Terminator Size
Allows you to define the size of the terminator symbol if a Leader Line Terminator has been selected.
Select from the drop-down list to define the size of the label leader line terminator symbol.
Frame Group
Generic Label Frame Visibility
If the label frame is not currently displayed, click to display the label frame.
If the label frame is currently displayed, click to hide the label frame.
Label Leader Line Frame Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the label frame.
Frame Line Type
Select from the drop-down list to define the line type of the label frame.
Label Frame Rotation Angle
Input a value in the Label Frame Rotation Angle field to define the rotation angle of the label frame.
Note:
The text is rotated at the same angle.
Generic Label Box Gap
Select from the drop-down list to define the gap value between the text and label frame.
Label Frame Blanking Margin
Input a value in the field to define the blanking margin for the frame label.
Frame Sides Visibility
Select from the drop-down list to specify the visible frame sides for the label.
Scale X factor
Allows you to define the scale along the X axis for symbols used in labels. For example, SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.
Scale Y factor
Allows you to define the scale along the Y axis for symbols used in labels. For example SLABs.
Input the scale factor in the field to define the scale for the symbol.
Label Frame Blanking Visibility
Used to specify whether blanking is visible or not for the label.
Gaps Group
Create Gap
Allows you to add gaps in leader lines. Refer to Leader Line Gaps for further information.
Remove Gap
Allows you to remove gaps from leader lines. You are prompted to Select design element.
Note:
The text is rotated at the same angle.

Active Visual Styles
Leader Line Gaps
Label Tools Format
By Template
By Style
By Template
By Layer
Visual Style Group
Label Style
Active Visual Styles
Text Group
Text Colour
Label Text Justification
By Template
Left
Right
Centre
Label Text Alignment
By Template
Base
BBody
HBody
TBody
Line text spacing
Line character spacing
Label text font
Text height
Leader Group
Visibility
Leader Shape
Label Leader Line Colour
Leader Line Type
Leader Line Terminator
Label Leader Line Clearance Value
Label Leader Line Angle Value
Label Leader Line Angle Value
Label Leader Line Terminator Size
Leader Line Terminator
Frame Group
Generic Label Frame Visibility
Label Leader Line Frame Colour
Frame Line Type
Label Frame Rotation Angle
Label Frame Rotation Angle
Note
:
Generic Label Box Gap
Label Frame Blanking Margin
Frame Sides Visibility
Scale X factor
Scale Y factor
Label Frame Blanking Visibility
Gaps Group
Create Gap
Leader Line Gaps
Remove Gap
Select design element


Sets the blanking options for labels and dimensions.
To set the blanking margin for every label and dimension on a sheet, input a value in the Blanking Margin field.
To turn blanking on or off for every label and dimension on a sheet, click Enable Blanking or Disable Blanking.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual label, refer to Label Format Tab for further information.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual dimension, use the settings in the Misc group of the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.
To set the blanking margin for every label and dimension on a sheet, input a value in the Blanking Margin field.
To set the blanking margin for every label and dimension on a sheet, input a value in the Blanking Margin field.
To turn blanking on or off for every label and dimension on a sheet, click Enable Blanking or Disable Blanking.
To turn blanking on or off for every label and dimension on a sheet, click Enable Blanking or Disable Blanking.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual label, refer to Label Format Tab for further information.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual label, refer to Label Format Tab for further information.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual dimension, use the settings in the Misc group of the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.
To turn blanking on or off and set a blanking margin for an individual dimension, use the settings in the Misc group of the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.
Note:
Applying blanking settings at sheet level overrides any settings made at individual level, and vice versa.

Label Format Tab
Properties
Blanking Margin
Enable Blanking
Disable Blanking
Label Format Tab
Misc
Properties
Properties
Note
:


Adds a leader line gap to a label.


Adds gaps with a specified diameter to the leader lines of the currently selected labels.
You are prompted to Specify first point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the diameter of a circle to define the gap.
You are then prompted to Specify second point or <Finish>
Click to identify the second point of the diameter of a circle to define the gap.
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple gaps to leader lines.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The gaps in the leader lines are created.
Throughout the gap creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Centre
Press the down arrow key and select Centre to define a gap with a specified radius. Refer to Leader Line Gap with Specified Radius for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to redefine the most recently created gap.
You are prompted to Specify first point or <Finish>

Centre
Press the down arrow key and select Centre to define a gap with a specified radius. Refer to Leader Line Gap with Specified Radius for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to redefine the most recently created gap.
You are prompted to Specify first point or <Finish>

Leader Line Gap with Specified Radius
Specify first point or <Finish>
Enter
Specify second point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Centre
Centre
Leader Line Gap with Specified Radius
Finish
Finish
Back
Back
Specify first point or <Finish>


Adds gaps with a specified radius to the leader lines of the currently selected labels.
You are prompted to Specify first point or <Finish>
Input C at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Specify centre or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the centre point of the diameter of a circle to define the gap.
You are then prompted to Specify radius or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the edge of the circle.
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple gaps to leader lines.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The gaps in the leader lines are created.
Throughout the gap creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
By two points
Press the down arrow key and select by Bytwo points to define a leader line gap with a specified diameter. Refer to Leader Line Gap with Specified Diameter for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

By two points
Press the down arrow key and select by Bytwo points to define a leader line gap with a specified diameter. Refer to Leader Line Gap with Specified Diameter for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

By two points
Press the down arrow key and select by Bytwo points to define a leader line gap with a specified diameter. Refer to Leader Line Gap with Specified Diameter for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Leader Line Gap with Specified Diameter
Specify first point or <Finish>
C
Enter
Specify centre or <Finish>
Enter
Specify radius or <#mm>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
By two points
Bytwo points
Leader Line Gap with Specified Diameter
Finish
Finish


Adds a symbol to the drawing using the symbol template (SYTM) or ISODRAFT symbol template (ISOTM) elements which are small drawings that can be created and modified.
Refer to Create Backing Sheets, Overlays, Symbol Templates, Isodraft Symbol Templates and Sheet Templates for further information.
Symbols reflect the visual layers from the symbol template as long as the corresponding symbol properties are set to By Template (or By Style with the style properties set to By Template). Setting the symbol properties to By Layer overrides the symbol template and forces the use of the appropriate local sheet layer.

Create Backing Sheets, Overlays, Symbol Templates, Isodraft Symbol Templates and Sheet Templates
Create Backing Sheets, Overlays, Symbol Templates, Isodraft Symbol Templates and Sheet Templates
By Template
By Style
By Template
By Layer


Adds a symbol to a drawing.

The Select window can be used to select the required SYTM or ISOTM element.
If the symbol templates are viewed as thumbnails, the Background Colour option becomes available. Click Background Colour to modify the background colour of all symbols in the currently selected symbol library using the Color palette. The background colour can be modified to prevent the symbol background being non-distinguishable from the symbol content.
Double-click the required element, or click the element and click Select. The symbol is used as the default symbol for the session until another symbol is selected.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
A preview of the image displays at the cursor.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the symbol. The symbol is added to the drawing.
You are again prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple copies of the symbol.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding symbols to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define the size of the symbol. Refer to Add Symbol with Specified Size for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define the size of the symbol. Refer to Add Symbol with Specified Size for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new SYMB element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define the size of the symbol. Refer to Add Symbol with Specified Size for further information.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The background change is not permanent. When the Select window is closed and reopened, the background colour reverts to the default colour specified in the project options.

Add Symbol with Specified Size
Select
Background Colour
Background Colour
Color
Note:
Select
Select
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Template
Template
Scale
Scale
Add Symbol with Specified Size
Finish
Finish


Add a symbol to a drawing with a specified size.

The Select window can be used to select the required SYTM or ISOTM element.
If the symbol templates are viewed as thumbnails, the Background Colour option becomes available. Click Background Colour to modify the background colour of all symbols in the currently selected symbol library using the Color palette. The background colour can be modified to prevent the symbol background being non-distinguishable from the symbol content.
Double-click the required element, or click the element and click Select. The symbol is used as the default symbol for the session until another symbol is selected.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
A preview of the image displays at the cursor.
Input S at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Specify X scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor for the X dimension.
You are then prompted to Specify Y scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor for the Y dimension.
You are then prompted to Specify the Insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the symbol. The symbol is added to the drawing.
You are again prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple copies of the symbol.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding symbols to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to modify the scale of the symbol.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to modify the scale of the symbol.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
The new SYMB element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different symbol from the template.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to modify the scale of the symbol.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
The background change is not permanent. When the Select window is closed and reopened, the background colour reverts to the default colour specified in the project options.
Note:
A value of less than 1 decreases the width of the symbol. For example, to reduce the width of the symbol by half, input 0.5 at the prompt.

Select
Background Colour
Background Colour
Color
Note:
Select
Select
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
S
Enter
Specify X scale <1>
Enter
Note
:
0.5
Specify Y scale <1>
Enter
Specify the Insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Template
Template
Scale
Scale
Finish
Finish


Adds an image to a drawing.
Select the required image from the window and click Open
You are prompted to Specify the centre point or <By corner and scale>
A preview of the image displays at the cursor.

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the center of the image.
You are then prompted to enter the Scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor. Alternatively you can move the cursor away from the insertion point to increase the size of the image or move the cursor closer to the insertion point to decrease the size of the image. Click to define the scale factor.
You are then prompted to enter the Rotation angle <0deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to define the rotation angle. Alternatively, you can move the cursor around the centre of the image to visually select the required angle. A ghosted preview of the image rotates to reflect the angle. Click to define the rotation angle.
The image is added to the drawing.
Throughout the process of adding the image to a drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an image with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner or.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the image.
The image can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.

By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an image with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner or.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the image.
The image can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.
The new EXTIMG element displays in the Draw Explorer containing an ARCHIV element.

By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an image with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner or.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the image.
The image can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.

Open
Specify the centre point or <By corner and scale>
Enter
enter the Scale <1>
Enter
enter the Rotation angle <0deg>
Enter
ESC
By corner and scale
By corner and scale
Specify the left down corner or
Enter


Adds an overlay to a drawing sheet.


Adds an overlay to a drawing sheet.
Select the required overlay sheet from the window and click Open
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
A preview of the overlay displays at the cursor.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the insertion point for the overlay. The overlay is added to the drawing.
The prompt is repeated allowing you to add multiple overlays to the drawing.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding overlays to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to add an overlay with a specified scale. Refer to Add Overlay with Specified Scale for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to add an overlay with a specified scale. Refer to Add Overlay with Specified Scale for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new OLAY element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to add an overlay with a specified scale. Refer to Add Overlay with Specified Scale for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Add Overlay with Specified Scale
Open
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Over
Over
Open Overlay Sheet
Scale
Scale
Add Overlay with Specified Scale
Back
Back
Finish
Finish


Add an overlay to a drawing sheet with a specified scale.
Select the required overlay sheet from the window and click Open
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input S at the prompt or press the down arrow key and select Scale
You are then prompted to Specify X scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor for the X dimension.
You are then prompted to Specify Y scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor for the Y dimension. The overlay is added to the drawing.
You are again prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated allowing you to add multiple overlays to the drawing.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding overlays to the drawing you press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define a different scale factor for the overlay.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define a different scale factor for the overlay.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new OLAY element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Over
Press the down arrow key and select Over to select a different overlay. The Open Overlay Sheet Window displays.
Scale
Press the down arrow key and select Scale to define a different scale factor for the overlay.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Note:
A value of less than 1 decreases the width of the overlay. For example, to reduce the width of the overlay by half, input 0.5 at the prompt.

Open
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
S
Scale
Specify X scale <1>
Enter
Note
:
0.5
Specify Y scale <1>
Enter
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Over
Over
Open Overlay Sheet
Scale
Scale
Back
Back
Finish
Finish


Define Required Layers of Overlay Elements

Sets the visible layers of the currently selected Overlay (OLAY) element using the Properties window.

Select the Layer Visibility drop-down list to display the available OLAY layers.

Select the required check boxes to define the visible layers.
The ALL and DESI check boxes display by default, all other check boxes are added dynamically. If you select the ALL check box, all other check boxes in the drop-down list become inactive.

Properties
Layer Visibility
ALL
DESI
ALL


Adds intelligent text to the Text Editor window.

Select a category from the drop-down list. The list of intelligent code words associated with the category displays.
Select the intelligent text to add to the annotation and click Insert selected Intelligent Text. The text is added to the Text Editor window at the current cursor position.

Text Editor
Insert selected Intelligent Text
Text Editor


Modifies annotations that contain intelligent text using the Properties window.
On the Properties window, select the property to be modified (for example, Dim line text or Projection line text).
Dim line text
If the By style property is set to Yes, the field displays By Style.
If the By style property is set to No, the field displays the annotation text value. Click to add intelligent text fields to the annotation.
By Style
Select Yes from the drop-down list to inherit the annotation text from the visual style.
Select No from the drop-down list to explicitly define the annotation text.
Value
Allows you to modify the annotation text explicitly.
Dim line text
If the By style property is set to Yes, the field displays By Style.
If the By style property is set to No, the field displays the annotation text value. Click to add intelligent text fields to the annotation.
By Style
Select Yes from the drop-down list to inherit the annotation text from the visual style.
Select No from the drop-down list to explicitly define the annotation text.
Value
Allows you to modify the annotation text explicitly.

Dim line text
If the By style property is set to Yes, the field displays By Style.
If the By style property is set to No, the field displays the annotation text value. Click to add intelligent text fields to the annotation.
By Style
Select Yes from the drop-down list to inherit the annotation text from the visual style.
Select No from the drop-down list to explicitly define the annotation text.
Value
Allows you to modify the annotation text explicitly.

Properties
Properties
Dim line text
Projection line text
Dim line text
By style
Yes
By Style
By style
No

By Style
Yes
No
Value


Adds a table to a drawing.
You are prompted to Specify start point
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first corner of the table.
You are then prompted to Specify end point
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the opposite corner of the table. The outline of the table is drawn.

You are then prompted to Specify number of columns <10>
Input the required number of columns at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Specify the number or rows <10>
Input the required number of rows at the prompt and press Enter.

The table is then added to the drawing.

The new TEXP element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Specify start point
Enter
Specify end point
Enter
Specify number of columns <10>
Enter
Specify the number or rows <10>
Enter


Adds a marker point to a drawing.


Adds a marker point to a drawing.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the insertion point for the marker. The marker point is added to the drawing.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple marker points.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding marker points to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing.

The new MRKP element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing.

Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph
Add Marker Point with Specified Size
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Glyph
Glyph
Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph
Size
Size
Add Marker Point with Specified Size
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Insert
Insert


Adds a marker point to a drawing with a specified glyph.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input G at the prompt and press Enter to display the Glyph Selection window.

Click to identify the required marker symbol.
By default, the Glyph Selection window closes and you are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the insertion point for the marker. The marker point is added to the drawing.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple marker points.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding marker points to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

The new MRKP element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify the size of the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Size for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

Add Marker Point with Specified Size
Add Marker Points
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
G
Enter
Glyph Selection
Glyph Selection
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Glyph
Glyph
Size
Size
Add Marker Point with Specified Size
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Insert
Insert
Add Marker Points


Adds a marker point to a drawing with a specified size.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input S at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Specify the glyph size or <#mm>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the size of the marker point.
You are again prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the insertion point for the marker. The marker point is added to the drawing.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple marker points.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the process of adding marker points to the drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the marker point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the marker point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

The new MRKP element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Glyph
Press the down arrow key and select Glyph to select a different symbol for the marker point. Refer to Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph for further information.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the marker point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the marker point to the drawing. Refer to Add Marker Points for further information.

Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph
Add Marker Points
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
S
Enter
Specify the glyph size or <#mm>
Enter
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Glyph
Glyph
Add Marker Point with Specified Glyph
Size
Size
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Insert
Insert
Add Marker Points


Creates intelligent connection points on a symbol (SYMB) or symbol template (SYTM). Connectors or annotation leader lines can be connected to the connection points.
You are prompted to Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the connection point.
The prompt is repeated, multiple connection points can be created.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the connection point creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the connection point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
FInish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the connection point to the symbol.

Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the connection point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
FInish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the connection point to the symbol.

The connection point extended line indicates the connection direction. The associated connector can be connected using the specified direction.Refer to Status Bar for further information.
Use the rotate grip point to modify the direction of the connection point extended line. Refer to Rotate Objects using Grip Points for further information.
The new SYCNPT elements display in the Draw Explorer.

Size
Press the down arrow key and select Size to specify a different size for the connection point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
FInish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Insert
Press the down arrow key and select Insert to add the connection point to the symbol.

Status Bar
Rotate Objects using Grip Points
Specify the insertion point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Size
Size
Back
Back
FInish
Finish
Insert
Insert
Status Bar
Rotate Objects using Grip Points


Adds a Microsoft Excel table to a drawing.
Select the required Excel file from the window and click Open
You are prompted to Specify the centre point or <By corner and scale>
A ghosted preview of the Excel table displays at the cursor.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the center of the Excel table.
You are then prompted to enter the Scale <1>
Input a value in the field and press Enter to define the scale factor. Alternatively you can move the cursor away from the insertion point to increase the size of the Excel table or move the cursor closer to the insertion point to decrease the size of the Excel table. Click to define the scale factor.
You are then prompted to enter the Rotation angle <#deg>
Input an angular value in the field and press Enter to define the rotation angle. Alternatively, you can move the cursor around the center of the Excel table to visually select the required angle. A ghosted preview of the image rotates to reflect the angle. Click to define the rotation angle.
The Excel table is added to the drawing.

Throughout the process of adding the Excel table to a drawing you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an Excel table with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the Excel table.
The Excel table can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an Excel table with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the Excel table.
The Excel table can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
The new EXTIMG element displays in the Draw Explorer containing an ARCHIV element and an EXTDAT element. The EXTDAT element contains an ARCHIV element.

To modify the Excel table, double-click on the table to open Microsoft Excel.
You can make changes to the Excel table and save the file. The table on the drawing canvas is automatically updated.
By corner and scale
Press the down arrow key and select By corner and scale to insert an Excel table with a specified corner point.
You are prompted to Specify the left down corner.
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the location for the bottom-left of the Excel table.
The Excel table can then be scaled, rotated and positioned.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Open
Specify the centre point or <By corner and scale>
Enter
enter the Scale <1>
Enter
enter the Rotation angle <#deg>
Enter
ESC
By corner and scale
By corner and scale
Specify the left down corner
Enter
Back
Back


Adds a grid ruler annotation that allows you to visualize the grid plane positions of a reference grid. Grid rulers can be added to orthogonal views, including advanced views.
By default, a grid ruler is associated with the main reference grid. Refer to Main Reference Grid for further information. You can select an alternative reference grid during grid ruler creation. Additional functionality is available to create baseline rulers, center line rulers and baseline and center line rulers.
When base line or center line rulers are created using the menu options of the grid ruler function, the rulers are created using the defined active visual style for the grid ruler, refer to Active Visual Styles for further information. When base line or center line rulers are created using the Fluent UI options, the rulers are created using the defined base line ruler and center line ruler visual styles in the system defaults, refer to Visual Styles for further information.

Main Reference Grid
Active Visual Styles
Visual Styles
Main Reference Grid
Active Visual Styles
Visual Styles


Adds a grid ruler to an orthogonal view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view, a preview of the ruler displays. Move the cursor from the top of the frame downwards to create a horizontal ruler or from the left of the frame inwards to create a vertical ruler.
You are prompted to Specify insertion point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the ruler. The ruler is created.
Throughout the ruler creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Grid
Press the down arrow key and select Grid to modify the ruler association with a grid.
You are prompted to Enter grid name
Input the name of the grid in the field to associate with the ruler.
Centre line
Press the down arrow key and select Centre line to create a ruler at the center line of the view. Refer to Create Center Line Ruler for further information.
Base line
Press the down arrow key and select Base line to create a ruler at the base line of the view. Refer to Create Base Line Ruler for further information.

Grid
Press the down arrow key and select Grid to modify the ruler association with a grid.
You are prompted to Enter grid name
Input the name of the grid in the field to associate with the ruler.
Centre line
Press the down arrow key and select Centre line to create a ruler at the center line of the view. Refer to Create Center Line Ruler for further information.
Base line
Press the down arrow key and select Base line to create a ruler at the base line of the view. Refer to Create Base Line Ruler for further information.

The new GRDRLR element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Grid
Press the down arrow key and select Grid to modify the ruler association with a grid.
You are prompted to Enter grid name
Input the name of the grid in the field to associate with the ruler.
Centre line
Press the down arrow key and select Centre line to create a ruler at the center line of the view. Refer to Create Center Line Ruler for further information.
Base line
Press the down arrow key and select Base line to create a ruler at the base line of the view. Refer to Create Base Line Ruler for further information.
Note:
The prompt does not display if a view is already selected.

Create Center Line Ruler
Create Base Line Ruler
Select view
Note
:
Specify insertion point or
Enter
ESC
Grid
Grid
Enter grid name
Centre line
Centre line
Create Center Line Ruler
Base line
Base line
Create Base Line Ruler


Adds a centre line ruler to an orthogonal view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view, the ruler is created and positioned at the center line of the view.

The new GRDRLR element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if a view is already selected.

Select view
Note


Adds a center line and a base line ruler to an orthogonal view.
You are prompted to Select view
Click to identify the view, the rulers are created and positioned at the center line and base line of the view.

The new GRDRLR element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if a view is already selected.

Select view
Note
:


Sets the ruler properties to alter the display using the Properties window.

The content and location properties can be modified to define the display of the ruler.
Closing Ticks
Displays grid ruler first and last ticks as long ticks with labels.
Off - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler main locations indicated by long tick index.
On - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler closing ticks and main locations indicated by long tick index.
Auto - Grid ruler displays at least two long ticks with labels. Closing ticks are added when necessary on short grid rulers.
By Style - Closing ticks are defined by the grid ruler style.
When creating grid rulers on narrow views, the ruler length may be automatically extended to include at least two ticks when the closing ticks property is enabled in the grid ruler visual style.
Closing Ticks
Displays grid ruler first and last ticks as long ticks with labels.
Off - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler main locations indicated by long tick index.
On - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler closing ticks and main locations indicated by long tick index.
Auto - Grid ruler displays at least two long ticks with labels. Closing ticks are added when necessary on short grid rulers.
By Style - Closing ticks are defined by the grid ruler style.
When creating grid rulers on narrow views, the ruler length may be automatically extended to include at least two ticks when the closing ticks property is enabled in the grid ruler visual style.

Closing Ticks
Displays grid ruler first and last ticks as long ticks with labels.
Off - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler main locations indicated by long tick index.
On - Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler closing ticks and main locations indicated by long tick index.
Auto - Grid ruler displays at least two long ticks with labels. Closing ticks are added when necessary on short grid rulers.
By Style - Closing ticks are defined by the grid ruler style.
When creating grid rulers on narrow views, the ruler length may be automatically extended to include at least two ticks when the closing ticks property is enabled in the grid ruler visual style.

Properties
Closing Ticks
Off
On
Auto
By Style


Automatically generates labels for a set of design items that match a tagging rule (TAGR). Tagging rules are part of tag rule sets (TRSTs), which are part of tagging libraries (TRLBs).
The rule sets determine the type of label, and which design items the labels are applied to. For example, all nozzles that have a bore of >100mm and <300mm with a pressure rating of #150. After the labels have been created, they can be automatically updated to reflect any changes to the 3D model. When the labels have been created, their positions can be adjusted graphically.
You are prompted to Select element
Click to identify the element to apply automatic tagging to. The Automatic Tagging window displays.

The Automatic Tagging window allows you to specify the conditions for automatically generating labels for one or more views in a sheet.
Layer
Allows you to define a layer for the current view that can own GLAB and SLAB elements created using auto tagging.
Select from the drop-down list to define a layer for the current view.
Click to create a new automatic tagging layer. Refer to Create Automatic Tagging Layer for further information.
Note:
You can manually replace the Purpose attribute of the LAYE element from TAG[A-Z] to LAY[A-Z]. For example, LAYA, LAYB, LAYC. The LAYE cascade of attribute values is then used for label terminator type (Lterminator) and terminator size (Tsiztx) attributes instead of ByVStyle (because these form too many possible combinations to be reflected by the visual style). Other attributes are unaffected.
Library Tagging
Ref Library
Displays the tag rule library. An alternative library can be selected with the User Defaults window. Refer to Modify User Defaults for further information.
Tag Library
Select Piping from the drop-down list to define piping as the type of item required for tagging.
Select Equipment from the drop-down list to define equipment as type of item required for tagging.
Select Structural from the drop-down list to define structural as the type of item required for tagging.
Style
Select from the drop-down list to define a filtered item type for tagging.
The available list varies depending on the option selected from the Tag Library List.
Apply
Click to apply the Library Tagging settings. The Confirm window displays.
The Confirm window informs you that all current tags in the layer will be lost.
Click Yes to confirm the settings or No to discard any changes.
Local Tagging
Copy Library Style
Allows you to copy an existing Library Tagging Style and modify the tag rule, defining which elements are to be tagged.
Note:
After copying a library style, the Style field in Library Tagging is unset. If the Style field is already unset, no style is copied when Copy Library Style is clicked. The following error message displays:
Click OK.
Tag
Select from the drop-down list to define the item type to be tagged.
Rule
Select from the drop-down list to define the tagging rule from the local style.
Create
Click to create a new rule name based on the type of equipment to be tagged. For example, EQUIPMENT-1.
Further creation of a Local Tagging Rules using the same element type increments the suffix of the rule name. For example, EQUIPMENT-2.
Delete
Click to delete the Local Tagging Rule from the Rule list.
With
Allows you to enter selection criteria to filter the selected element types using standard operands.
For example, if the selected element type is Valve, an entry of STYPE EQ 'GATE' AND ABBORE GE 80 in the Width field would select only gate valves with a bore greater or equal to 80mm.
Template Type
Select Library from the drop-down list to define a library template type.
Select Local from the drop-down list to define a local template type.
Attributes
If Library is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Click to display the Select window.
You can browse and select the required STYM or TXTM.
Click Select to apply the selected template.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select window.
If Local is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Select Text Settings from the drop-down list to define the label text attributes. Refer to Label Text Attributes for further information.
Select Text Contents from the drop-down list to modify the label text. Refer to Modify Label Text for further information.
Select Frame from the drop-down list to define the label frame attributes. Refer to Label Frame Attributes for further information.
Select Leader Line from the drop-down list to modify the label leader line. Refer to Tagging Template Leader Line Line for further information.
Template Ref
Displays the currently selected element.
Apply
Click to create a tag rule (TGR) element and label master (GLAB) element beneath the LAYE element in the hierarchy based on the selected options.
Pline Name
Select from the drop-down list to define the p-line connection point.
Proportional Distance
The proportional distance is stored along the p-line from its start (0.0 to 1.0). The default value is 0.5 and can be altered. The initial value of 0.5 is the midpoint of the p-line.
Regenerate All Tags
Select the check box to regenerate tags using the current settings for either Library or Local Tagging.
Remove Redundant Tags
Click to remove all redundant tags.
Layer
Allows you to define a layer for the current view that can own GLAB and SLAB elements created using auto tagging.
Select from the drop-down list to define a layer for the current view.
Click to create a new automatic tagging layer. Refer to Create Automatic Tagging Layer for further information.
Library Tagging

Displays the tag rule library. An alternative library can be selected with the User Defaults window. Refer to Modify User Defaults for further information.
Select Piping from the drop-down list to define piping as the type of item required for tagging.
Select Equipment from the drop-down list to define equipment as type of item required for tagging.
Select Structural from the drop-down list to define structural as the type of item required for tagging.
Select from the drop-down list to define a filtered item type for tagging.
The available list varies depending on the option selected from the Tag Library List.
Click to apply the Library Tagging settings. The Confirm window displays.

The Confirm window informs you that all current tags in the layer will be lost.
Click Yes to confirm the settings or No to discard any changes.
Local Tagging

Allows you to copy an existing Library Tagging Style and modify the tag rule, defining which elements are to be tagged.

Click OK.
Select from the drop-down list to define the item type to be tagged.
Select from the drop-down list to define the tagging rule from the local style.
Click to create a new rule name based on the type of equipment to be tagged. For example, EQUIPMENT-1.
Further creation of a Local Tagging Rules using the same element type increments the suffix of the rule name. For example, EQUIPMENT-2.
Click to delete the Local Tagging Rule from the Rule list.
Allows you to enter selection criteria to filter the selected element types using standard operands.
For example, if the selected element type is Valve, an entry of STYPE EQ 'GATE' AND ABBORE GE 80 in the Width field would select only gate valves with a bore greater or equal to 80mm.
Select Library from the drop-down list to define a library template type.
Select Local from the drop-down list to define a local template type.
If Library is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Click to display the Select window.

You can browse and select the required STYM or TXTM.
Click Select to apply the selected template.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select window.
If Local is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Displays the currently selected element.
Click to create a tag rule (TGR) element and label master (GLAB) element beneath the LAYE element in the hierarchy based on the selected options.
Pline Name
Select from the drop-down list to define the p-line connection point.
Proportional Distance
The proportional distance is stored along the p-line from its start (0.0 to 1.0). The default value is 0.5 and can be altered. The initial value of 0.5 is the midpoint of the p-line.
Regenerate All Tags
Select the check box to regenerate tags using the current settings for either Library or Local Tagging.
Remove Redundant Tags
Click to remove all redundant tags.
Click Update to generate the tags.
Layer
Allows you to define a layer for the current view that can own GLAB and SLAB elements created using auto tagging.
Select from the drop-down list to define a layer for the current view.
Click to create a new automatic tagging layer. Refer to Create Automatic Tagging Layer for further information.
Note:
You can manually replace the Purpose attribute of the LAYE element from TAG[A-Z] to LAY[A-Z]. For example, LAYA, LAYB, LAYC. The LAYE cascade of attribute values is then used for label terminator type (Lterminator) and terminator size (Tsiztx) attributes instead of ByVStyle (because these form too many possible combinations to be reflected by the visual style). Other attributes are unaffected.
Library Tagging
Ref Library
Displays the tag rule library. An alternative library can be selected with the User Defaults window. Refer to Modify User Defaults for further information.
Tag Library
Select Piping from the drop-down list to define piping as the type of item required for tagging.
Select Equipment from the drop-down list to define equipment as type of item required for tagging.
Select Structural from the drop-down list to define structural as the type of item required for tagging.
Style
Select from the drop-down list to define a filtered item type for tagging.
The available list varies depending on the option selected from the Tag Library List.
Apply
Click to apply the Library Tagging settings. The Confirm window displays.
The Confirm window informs you that all current tags in the layer will be lost.
Click Yes to confirm the settings or No to discard any changes.
Local Tagging
Copy Library Style
Allows you to copy an existing Library Tagging Style and modify the tag rule, defining which elements are to be tagged.
Note:
After copying a library style, the Style field in Library Tagging is unset. If the Style field is already unset, no style is copied when Copy Library Style is clicked. The following error message displays:
Click OK.
Tag
Select from the drop-down list to define the item type to be tagged.
Rule
Select from the drop-down list to define the tagging rule from the local style.
Create
Click to create a new rule name based on the type of equipment to be tagged. For example, EQUIPMENT-1.
Further creation of a Local Tagging Rules using the same element type increments the suffix of the rule name. For example, EQUIPMENT-2.
Delete
Click to delete the Local Tagging Rule from the Rule list.
With
Allows you to enter selection criteria to filter the selected element types using standard operands.
For example, if the selected element type is Valve, an entry of STYPE EQ 'GATE' AND ABBORE GE 80 in the Width field would select only gate valves with a bore greater or equal to 80mm.
Template Type
Select Library from the drop-down list to define a library template type.
Select Local from the drop-down list to define a local template type.
Attributes
If Library is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Click to display the Select window.
You can browse and select the required STYM or TXTM.
Click Select to apply the selected template.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select window.
If Local is selected from the Template Type drop-down list:
Select Text Settings from the drop-down list to define the label text attributes. Refer to Label Text Attributes for further information.
Select Text Contents from the drop-down list to modify the label text. Refer to Modify Label Text for further information.
Select Frame from the drop-down list to define the label frame attributes. Refer to Label Frame Attributes for further information.
Select Leader Line from the drop-down list to modify the label leader line. Refer to Tagging Template Leader Line Line for further information.
Template Ref
Displays the currently selected element.
Apply
Click to create a tag rule (TGR) element and label master (GLAB) element beneath the LAYE element in the hierarchy based on the selected options.
Pline Name
Select from the drop-down list to define the p-line connection point.
Proportional Distance
The proportional distance is stored along the p-line from its start (0.0 to 1.0). The default value is 0.5 and can be altered. The initial value of 0.5 is the midpoint of the p-line.
Regenerate All Tags
Select the check box to regenerate tags using the current settings for either Library or Local Tagging.
Remove Redundant Tags
Click to remove all redundant tags.
Select Text Settings from the drop-down list to define the label text attributes. Refer to Label Text Attributes for further information.
Select Text Contents from the drop-down list to modify the label text. Refer to Modify Label Text for further information.
Select Frame from the drop-down list to define the label frame attributes. Refer to Label Frame Attributes for further information.
Select Leader Line from the drop-down list to modify the label leader line. Refer to Tagging Template Leader Line Line for further information.
Select Text Settings from the drop-down list to define the label text attributes. Refer to Label Text Attributes for further information.
Select Text Settings from the drop-down list to define the label text attributes. Refer to Label Text Attributes for further information.
Select Text Contents from the drop-down list to modify the label text. Refer to Modify Label Text for further information.
Select Text Contents from the drop-down list to modify the label text. Refer to Modify Label Text for further information.
Select Frame from the drop-down list to define the label frame attributes. Refer to Label Frame Attributes for further information.
Select Frame from the drop-down list to define the label frame attributes. Refer to Label Frame Attributes for further information.
Select Leader Line from the drop-down list to modify the label leader line. Refer to Tagging Template Leader Line Line for further information.
Select Leader Line from the drop-down list to modify the label leader line. Refer to Tagging Template Leader Line Line for further information.
Note:
You can manually replace the Purpose attribute of the LAYE element from TAG[A-Z] to LAY[A-Z]. For example, LAYA, LAYB, LAYC. The LAYE cascade of attribute values is then used for label terminator type (Lterminator) and terminator size (Tsiztx) attributes instead of ByVStyle (because these form too many possible combinations to be reflected by the visual style). Other attributes are unaffected.
Note:
After copying a library style, the Style field in Library Tagging is unset. If the Style field is already unset, no style is copied when Copy Library Style is clicked. The following error message displays:

Create Automatic Tagging Layer
Modify User Defaults
Label Text Attributes
Modify Label Text
Label Frame Attributes
Tagging Template Leader Line
Select element
Automatic Tagging
Automatic Tagging
Layer
Create Automatic Tagging Layer
Note
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Library Tagging
Ref Library
User Defaults
Modify User Defaults
Tag Library
Piping
Equipment
Structural
Style
Apply
Confirm
Confirm
Yes
No
Local Tagging
Copy Library Style
Note
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OK
Tag
Rule
Create
Delete
With
Template Type
Library
Local
Attributes
Library
Template Type
Select
Select
Cancel
Select
Local
Template Type
Text Settings
Label Text Attributes
Text Contents
Modify Label Text
Frame
Label Frame Attributes
Leader Line
Tagging Template Leader Line
Template Ref
Apply
Pline Name
Proportional Distance
Regenerate All Tags
Remove Redundant Tags
Update


Creates an automatic tagging layer.

The Create LAYE window displays a default name for the element. Input a different name if required.
Click OK to apply the LAYE name or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create LAYE window.

Create LAYE
OK
Cancel
Create LAYE


Sets label text attributes.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected GLAB as the working element.
Text
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
If you select True Type Font the True Type font selection window displays
Select the DB ordering option button to order the True Type fonts list by database order.
Select the Face name option button to order the True Type fonts list by Face name.
Select the Font ID option button to order the True Type fonts list by font ID.
Select the Description option button to order the True Type fonts list by description.
Select the Bold check box to apply bold formatting to the font style.
Select the Italic check box to apply italic formatting to the font style.
Click OK to confirm the selection or Cancel to discard any changes and close the True Type font selection window.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.
Alignment
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Height
Input a value in the text field to define the height for the label text.
Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the spacing for the label text.
Line Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the line spacing for the label text.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected GLAB as the working element.
Text
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
If you select True Type Font the True Type font selection window displays

Select the DB ordering option button to order the True Type fonts list by database order.
Select the Face name option button to order the True Type fonts list by Face name.
Select the Font ID option button to order the True Type fonts list by font ID.
Select the Description option button to order the True Type fonts list by description.
Select the Bold check box to apply bold formatting to the font style.
Select the Italic check box to apply italic formatting to the font style.
Click OK to confirm the selection or Cancel to discard any changes and close the True Type font selection window.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.
Alignment
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Height
Input a value in the text field to define the height for the label text.
Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the spacing for the label text.
Line Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the line spacing for the label text.
Click Apply to define the text attributes, or Reset to revert to the settings when the Label Text Attributes window was opened. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Label Text Attributes window.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected GLAB as the working element.
Text
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for text.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Font
Select from the drop-down list to define the font.
If you select True Type Font the True Type font selection window displays
Select the DB ordering option button to order the True Type fonts list by database order.
Select the Face name option button to order the True Type fonts list by Face name.
Select the Font ID option button to order the True Type fonts list by font ID.
Select the Description option button to order the True Type fonts list by description.
Select the Bold check box to apply bold formatting to the font style.
Select the Italic check box to apply italic formatting to the font style.
Click OK to confirm the selection or Cancel to discard any changes and close the True Type font selection window.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the label text.
Alignment
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Height
Input a value in the text field to define the height for the label text.
Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the spacing for the label text.
Line Spacing
Input a value in the text field to define the line spacing for the label text.

Pens
CE
Text
Pick
Pick a colour
Pick a colour
Pens
Font
True Type Font
True Type font selection
DB ordering
Face name
True Type fonts
Font ID
Description
Bold
Italic
OK
Cancel
True Type font selection
Justification
Left
Right
Centre
Alignment
Centre
Top
Bottom
Base
Height
Spacing
Line Spacing
Apply
Reset
Label Text Attributes
Cancel
Label Text Attributes


Sets the label text content.

Position
Select At Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 1 point(s) on a sheet
Select By Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Align
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Justify
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to center justify the label text.
Intelligent Texts
Click to add intelligent text to the label. The Intelligent Text window displays.
Select a category from the drop-down list. The list of intelligent code words associated with the category displays.
Click to identify the intelligent text to add to the Modify Text window.
Click Append to add the intelligent text to end of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Insert to add the intelligent text to the beginning of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Intelligent Text window.
Copy
Allows you to copy the text attributes of an existing label.
You are prompted to Select element
Position
Select At Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 1 point(s) on a sheet
Select By Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Align
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Justify
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to center justify the label text.
Intelligent Texts
Click to add intelligent text to the label. The Intelligent Text window displays.

Select a category from the drop-down list. The list of intelligent code words associated with the category displays.
Click to identify the intelligent text to add to the Modify Text window.
Click Append to add the intelligent text to end of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Insert to add the intelligent text to the beginning of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Intelligent Text window.
Copy
Allows you to copy the text attributes of an existing label.
You are prompted to Select element
Click Apply to modify the label text or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Modify Text window.
Position
Select At Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 1 point(s) on a sheet
Select By Cursor from the drop-down list to display the Point Construction Option Form window. Refer to Define View Frame with Cursor for further information.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Align
Select Centre from the drop-down list to align the center of the text with the center of the frame.
Select Top from the drop-down list to align the text with the top of the frame.
Select Bottom from the drop-down list to align the text with the bottom of the frame.
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the text with the base of the first character.
Justify
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the label text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the label text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to center justify the label text.
Intelligent Texts
Click to add intelligent text to the label. The Intelligent Text window displays.
Select a category from the drop-down list. The list of intelligent code words associated with the category displays.
Click to identify the intelligent text to add to the Modify Text window.
Click Append to add the intelligent text to end of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Insert to add the intelligent text to the beginning of the label text in the Modify Text window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Intelligent Text window.
Copy
Allows you to copy the text attributes of an existing label.
You are prompted to Select element

Define View Frame with Cursor
Define View Frame with Cursor
Position
At Cursor
Point Construction Option Form
Define View Frame with Cursor
Input 1 point(s) on a sheet
By Cursor
Point Construction Option Form
Define View Frame with Cursor
Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Align
Centre
Top
Bottom
Base
Justify
Left
Right
Centre
Intelligent Texts
Intelligent Text
Modify Text
Append
Modify Text
Insert
Modify Text
Cancel
Intelligent Text
Copy
Select element
Apply
Cancel
Modify Text


Sets the label frame attributes.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select On from the drop-down list to display the frame.
Select Off from the drop-down list to hide the frame.
Label Frame Pen Colour and Style
Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for the frame.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Style
Select from the drop-down lists to define the label frame style.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information.
When a style is selected, it populates the Style field and the check box is selected.
Clearance
Input a value in the field to define the distance between the label text and the frame.
Angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the frame.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select On from the drop-down list to display the frame.
Select Off from the drop-down list to hide the frame.
Label Frame Pen Colour and Style
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for the frame.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Select from the drop-down lists to define the label frame style.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information.
When a style is selected, it populates the Style field and the check box is selected.
Clearance
Input a value in the field to define the distance between the label text and the frame.
Angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the frame.
Click Apply to define the label frame attributes or Reset to revert to the values applied when the Label Frame Attributes window was opened.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Label Frame Attributes window.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected drawing as the working element.
Frame
Select On from the drop-down list to display the frame.
Select Off from the drop-down list to hide the frame.
Label Frame Pen Colour and Style
Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the representation colour for the frame.
Alternatively, click Pick to display the Pick a colour window. The functionality of the Pick a colour window is explained, refer to Pens for further information.
Style
Select from the drop-down lists to define the label frame style.
Alternatively, click Select to display the User-defined styles window. Refer to User-Defined Linear Styles for further information.
When a style is selected, it populates the Style field and the check box is selected.
Clearance
Input a value in the field to define the distance between the label text and the frame.
Angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the frame.

Pens
User-Defined Linear Styles
CE
Frame
On
Off
Label Frame Pen Colour and Style
Colour
Pick
Pick a colour
Pick a colour
Pens
Style
Select
User-defined styles
User-Defined Linear Styles
Style
Clearance
Angle
Apply
Reset
Label Frame Attributes
Cancel
Label Frame Attributes


Removes the currently selected auto-tag label. The label is not deleted but hidden from the view. A message displays on the status bar indicating that the auto-tag label is hidden.
Note:
It is not possible to delete an auto-tag label using the Command Window.

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Creates pipe end labels that are automatically sized to the pipe diameter.
Note:
The tubing must be normal to the plane of the View.
Note:
Tubes that have no piping components cannot have a pipe end label attached to them

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Note
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Creates pipe end labels for manually identified pipe ends.
You are prompted to Select Element

Click to identify the pipe end to be labelled in the active view. The pipe end label is added.

You are then prompted to Select Element
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to add multiple pipe end labels.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Note:
The Identified option only becomes active after the VIEW has been made the Current Owner using the Active Properties window. Refer to Active Properties for further information.

Active Properties
Note
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Active Properties
Active Properties
Select Element
Select Element
F
Enter


Automatically Identified Pipe End Labels

Creates pipe end labels using a rule to define the pipe ends that are labelled.

Layer
The layer name displays at the top of the window.
Label
Input a name for the label in the field.
With
Allows you to modify the rule that determines which elements labelling is applied to.
Input a new rule in the field and press Enter.
Purge Existing Labels
Select the check box to remove all existing pipe end labels.
Layer
The layer name displays at the top of the window.
Label
Input a name for the label in the field.
With
Allows you to modify the rule that determines which elements labelling is applied to.
Input a new rule in the field and press Enter.
Purge Existing Labels
Select the check box to remove all existing pipe end labels.
Click Apply to add labels to all the pipe ends in the active view or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Automatic Pipe End Labels window.
Layer
The layer name displays at the top of the window.
Label
Input a name for the label in the field.
With
Allows you to modify the rule that determines which elements labelling is applied to.
Input a new rule in the field and press Enter.
Purge Existing Labels
Select the check box to remove all existing pipe end labels.
Note:
To automatically add pipe end labels the selected view must be Limits Defined.

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Layer
Label
With
Enter
Purge Existing Labels
Apply
Cancel
Automatic Pipe End Labels


Repositions crowded areas of labelling, minimizing label overlap and leader-line crossing. In addition to changing label positions, label placement may also be used to change label orientations, text justification, alignment, and the definition of leader line shapes.

CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Select
Add
Select the option button to add labels to the drawing.
Remove
Select the option button to remove labels from the drawing.
CE's Labels
Click to select an individual label or all labels in the current layer or view.
Owner's Labels
Click to select all labels for the owner of the CE.
List
Click to display the Select List window. Refer to Select List for further information.
Clear
Click to clear the current selection.
ID Label
Click to select a series of labels.
You are prompted to Select Element
ID Design
Click to select a series of labels attached to the identified design element.
You are prompted to Select Element
2D Window
Allows you to select all the labels within a cursor defined window.
Click to display the Point Construction Option Form window.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Position
Remote
Allows you to place labels around the view border.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Remote Label Placement window. Refer to Remote Label Placement for further information.
Local
Allows you to place labels around significant design elements.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Local Label Placement window. Refer to Local Label Placement for further information.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Select

Select the option button to add labels to the drawing.
Select the option button to remove labels from the drawing.
Click to select an individual label or all labels in the current layer or view.
Click to select all labels for the owner of the CE.
Click to display the Select List window. Refer to Select List for further information.
Click to clear the current selection.
Click to select a series of labels.
You are prompted to Select Element
Click to select a series of labels attached to the identified design element.
You are prompted to Select Element
Allows you to select all the labels within a cursor defined window.
Click to display the Point Construction Option Form window.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Position

Allows you to place labels around the view border.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Remote Label Placement window. Refer to Remote Label Placement for further information.
Allows you to place labels around significant design elements.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Local Label Placement window. Refer to Local Label Placement for further information.
Click Apply to confirm the intelligent label placement settings or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Intelligent Label Placement window.
CE
Click to identify the currently selected view as the working element.
Select
Add
Select the option button to add labels to the drawing.
Remove
Select the option button to remove labels from the drawing.
CE's Labels
Click to select an individual label or all labels in the current layer or view.
Owner's Labels
Click to select all labels for the owner of the CE.
List
Click to display the Select List window. Refer to Select List for further information.
Clear
Click to clear the current selection.
ID Label
Click to select a series of labels.
You are prompted to Select Element
ID Design
Click to select a series of labels attached to the identified design element.
You are prompted to Select Element
2D Window
Allows you to select all the labels within a cursor defined window.
Click to display the Point Construction Option Form window.
You are prompted to Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Position
Remote
Allows you to place labels around the view border.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Remote Label Placement window. Refer to Remote Label Placement for further information.
Local
Allows you to place labels around significant design elements.
Select the check box and click Definition to display the Local Label Placement window. Refer to Local Label Placement for further information.
Note:
If no element has been selected, you are prompted to select an element before the Intelligent Label Placement window displays.

Select List
Remote Label Placement
Local Label Placement
Note
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Intelligent Label Placement
CE
Select
Add
Remove
CE's Labels
Owner's Labels
List
Select List
Select List
Clear
ID Label
Select Element
ID Design
Select Element
2D Window
Point Construction Option Form
Input 2 point(s) on a sheet
Position
Remote
Definition
Remote Label Placement
Remote Label Placement
Local
Definition
Local Label Placement
Local Label Placement
Apply
Cancel
Intelligent Label Placement


Horizontally or vertically aligns labels and text annotations.
You are prompted to Specify alignment mode <Vertical>
Input V at the prompt and press Enter to align the labels vertically.
You are then prompted to Select extended mode <Standard>
Input S at the prompt and press Enter to align the labels using the standard format. The angle of each leader line is not preserved.
You are then prompted to Select model label
Click to identify the label to align others to.

You are then prompted to Select labels to align
Click to identify the labels to align and press Enter.
The labels are aligned to the model label.
Throughout the label align process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align labels vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align labels horizontally.
Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Extend
Press the down arrow key and select Extend to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Only labels can be aligned in extended mode. The Connection point offset field in the Properties window must be set to Origin. Refer to Properties for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align labels vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align labels horizontally.
Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Extend
Press the down arrow key and select Extend to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Only labels can be aligned in extended mode. The Connection point offset field in the Properties window must be set to Origin. Refer to Properties for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

The model labels are aligned.
Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align labels vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align labels horizontally.
Standard
Press the down arrow key and select Standard to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Extend
Press the down arrow key and select Extend to align labels with the angle of the leader lines preserved.
Only labels can be aligned in extended mode. The Connection point offset field in the Properties window must be set to Origin. Refer to Properties for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Properties
Specify alignment mode <Vertical>
V
Enter
Select extended mode <Standard>
S
Enter
Select model label
Select labels to align
Enter
ESC
Vertical
Vertical
Horizontal
Horizontal
Standard
Standard
Extend
Extend
Connection point offset
Properties
Origin
Properties
Back
Back


Sets the position and orientation of labels and annotations using grip points.
Labels and annotations can be modified using grip points in the same way as other drawing objects. Refer to Modify Objects using Grip Points for further information.

Labels and annotations can also be moved, copied, rotated, scaled and deleted in the same way as other drawing objects. Refer to Move Objects, Copy Objects, Rotate Objects, Scale Objects and Delete for further information.
Properties for labels and annotations can also be changed. Refer to Properties for further information.
The annotation leader line connection point can be defined. Refer to Modify Annotation Leader Line Connection for further information.

Modify Objects using Grip Points
Move Objects
Copy Objects
Rotate Objects
Scale Objects
Delete
Properties
Modify Annotation Leader Line Connection
Modify Objects using Grip Points
Move Objects
Copy Objects
Rotate Objects
Scale Objects
Delete
Properties
Modify Annotation Leader Line Connection