7.6.10. Automatic annotations in views and isos
Automatic Annotations in Views and Isos
Learn how to manage specific annotations for different views in Plant 3D. Since the software's default behavior has certain limitations, understanding the configuration options is essential for consistent project standards.
Background
While Plant 3D offers an automatic annotation function, it is not controllable based on the view. This means that annotations are assigned project-wide according to uniform rules, and a separate definition for each view type (e.g., Front, Side, or Iso) is not natively provided.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of creating Ortho views in Plant 3D
- Access to the project configuration to define default annotations
Step-by-Step Instructions
Since fully automatic, view-based control is not supported by the software, the following procedure is recommended to implement your requirements:
- Generate basic annotations: Use the automatic annotation function of Plant 3D to consistently enter the basic information in all views.
Result: All components receive the basic tags defined in the project standard. - Manual additions for specific views: Navigate to the affected view (e.g., a side view). Manually add or change the desired additional information, such as the z-coordinate (elevation), using the annotation tools.
- Specific labeling in Isos: In the Iso representation, you can similarly add the line number or other specific attributes manually that go beyond the global standard.
Important Notes
- Default Behavior: The described behavior corresponds to the Plant 3D standard and cannot be switched to a fully automatic, view-dependent logic using out-of-the-box tools.
- Project Standards: Define internal conventions within your project team to determine which information must be manually added to which view types.
- Efficiency: Always use automatic annotation as the first step to keep manual effort as low as possible.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Information: If automated fields remain empty, check in the Data Manager view whether the corresponding properties (e.g., line number) are correctly stored on the 3D object.
- Annotations Disappear: Ensure that after manual changes, the view is not completely regenerated without locking or saving the annotations.